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Finals season can already be a stressful time, but add in a global pandemic and online school and it becomes even more stressful.

The ultimate finals season playlist

By Mahika Ghaisas | May 7, 2021

If you need a mood-booster for this finals season, give this motivational pop playlist a try.

At just 22 years old, British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna has achieved a lot.

Declan McKenna is the best thing to happen to indie-pop

By Mahika Ghaisas | April 25, 2021

Through his determination to use his voice for change, Declan McKenna has become the best thing to happen to indie-pop.

"Bling Empire" is a bingeable riff on typical reality TV shows.

“Bling Empire” is a surprisingly fresh and dazzling addition to reality TV

By Mahika Ghaisas | January 26, 2021

While some may see “Bling Empire” as an uninspiring take on “Crazy Rich Asians,” it's a fresh addition to reality television.

The Early Music Access Project hosted another edition of "Expanding the Narrative" with musicians James Dargan, Patrick Dailey and Reggie Mobley.

‘Expanding the Narrative’ — slave songs and spirituals as early music

By Mahika Ghaisas | December 8, 2020

The latest in "Expanding the Narrative," a program from the Early Music Access Project, focused on analyzing slave songs and spirituals from historical and modern-day lenses, and featured the points of view of three unique musicians.

Food has the unique capacity to blend art and necessity.

When food meets art — THE ART IN LIFE

By Mahika Ghaisas | November 17, 2020

The virtual session explored the art of food — its plating, styling and how that contributes to its enjoyment — and featured the perspectives of four dynamic panelists.

Kelsea Ballerini performs in September 2017.

Kelsea Ballerini stuns with reworked album “ballerini”

By Mahika Ghaisas | September 17, 2020

Ballerini took the time to reflect during quarantine and re-recorded the songs on her album “kelsea” in a more stripped-down, honest way.

When you can't go out, stay in and chill with these tunes.

Having trouble catching a vibe in self-isolation? Give this playlist a try

By Mahika Ghaisas | September 9, 2020

Featuring a selection of mellow yet positive songs, this playlist can help you catch a chill vibe during self-isolation.

Mahika Ghaisas

The ultimate finals season playlist

Declan McKenna is the best thing to happen to indie-pop

“Bling Empire” is a surprisingly fresh and dazzling addition to reality TV

‘Expanding the Narrative’ — slave songs and spirituals as early music

When food meets art — THE ART IN LIFE

Kelsea Ballerini stuns with reworked album “ballerini”

Having trouble catching a vibe in self-isolation? Give this playlist a try

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