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OPINION: No way TikTok is our biggest concern right now

Makenzie Miller, Columnist April 17, 2024

For the umpteenth time, the rumor has begun that TikTok will be blocked for Americans by the U.S. government. This time, though, the rumor could actually come true. On March 13, 2024, the U.S. House...

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REVIEW: Happy belated to Rob Zombie’s ‘House of 1000 Corpses’

Owen Prothro, Reporter April 17, 2024

Hitting the theaters on April 11, 2003, Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses” epitomizes slasher gore, and the movie has since gained the status of a cult-classic film. The 89-minute runtime of Zombie’s...

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REVIEW: Sheryl Crow’s ‘Evolution’ doesn’t live up to its titular promise, not that it needs to

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist April 14, 2024

Legendary country and rock artist Sheryl Crow has returned with her 12th studio album, “Evolution.” Here, she displays yet another album of country rock ballads. However, there aren’t too many songs...

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REVIEW: ‘Quiet on Set’ opens the door to hard conversations

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter April 13, 2024

The lights blind the kids on set. The creator is yelling at them, striking fear into them, as a female employee is forced to massage him. The whole set is uncomfortable and awkward.  In the realm of...

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REVIEW: Vampire Weekend releases the perfect album for reflecting while moving forward

Maleah Evans, Reporter April 12, 2024

Vampire Weekend’s fifth studio album has a melancholic feel to it, with tones of jazz and electronic beats that work entirely too well together. The deeper meaning of the album delves into the idea of...

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OPINION: More people should use YouTube Music

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist April 12, 2024

A good amount of people in their early twenties listen to music on their phones. It is convenient and modern and allows them to connect to each other in a cultural way. According to the Next Gen Personal...

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OPINION: Spotify trumps Apple Music time after time

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter April 11, 2024

For years, we have seen music lovers debating between artists, music genres and even music streaming services. The epic debate between Spotify and Apple Music has the same vibe as Xbox versus PlayStation...

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REVIEW: ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ is a take on family, God and revolution

Cheyanne Tull, Reporter April 9, 2024

On my way to the Regal Warren West movie theater, I reminisced how I grew up with what my mom liked to call her “soul music,” which consisted of artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jimi Hendrix,...

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Letter to the editor: Support for cutting health care costs for All Kansans Act is ‘paramount’

Shania Trix, Graduate Student at WSU April 9, 2024

I am writing to share my support for House Bill No. 2556, the "Cutting Healthcare Costs for All Kansans Act," currently under consideration in our state legislature. This bill, requested by Representative...

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OPINION: A tip about tips: When and where should you tip?

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter April 5, 2024

Due to trending TikTok and Instagram videos, I have noticed an increase in international visitors confused by the tipping culture in America. With this, jokes about the dreaded “question” when you...

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REVIEW: Hozier enchants listeners once again with new addition ‘Unheard’

Kaitlynn Peres, Reporter April 3, 2024

After Hozier’s most recent album “Unreal Unearth” was released on Aug. 18, 2023, fans expected interviews, new merch, and maybe even a U.S. tour.  On March 14, Hozier announced that he would...

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OPINION: Who is the most amazing Spider-Man?

Makenzie Miller, Columnist April 2, 2024

Originally from Marvel Comics, Spider-Man is a popular superhero who has been portrayed on the big screen by three different actors. Having a couple of different Peter Parkers has caused many people to...

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