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R.E.P.O.: Robots, Monsters, and Absolute Anarchy
by Gray Bunch Gravity? No problem. Voice-altering item effects while you hold it? You got it. Do robots that speak look similar to Canadian characters from South Park? Definitely! R.E.P.O. is a horror co-op voice proximity game you can play with 5 friends, or by yourself; no one’s judging here.
From Miami Soul to Disco Gold: The Legacy of “Rock Your Baby”
by Ashly Rico Rolling Stone magazine voted it the #1 Single of the Year in 1974. The following year, John Lennon praised it on Spin Magazine, saying that he wished he could have written the early disco track that made him regard his songwriting differently. George McCrae’s debut single, “Rock
Short ‘n Sweet is A Perfect 10
by Gray Bunch After winning Grammys for Best Pop Vocal and Best Solo Performance, Sabrina Carptenter released Short ‘n Sweet Deluxe on February 14 as a thank you to her beloved fans with a featured duet on her song “Please, Please, Please” with Dolly Parton,”15 Minutes,” and more. Carpenter released
Dark Comedy is Shining in 2025
by Sierra Knutsen Horror movies have become increasingly popular over the years, each attempting to either rebrand themselves as something entirely original or replicate the formula iconic franchises have delivered audiences over the years in a new way. This year, there’s been a rise in popularity of a refreshing
Flow: Animation That Speaks Louder Than Words
by Elena Bantista On March 1, Director Gints Zilbalodis’ film Flow won an Oscar for the 2025 Best Animated Film. The hero in the movie is a black cat who doesn’t talk but still speaks volumes by his bold expressions and larger-than-life personality and adventures that jump off the screen.
Soda Stereo: How Latin Rock Became the Voice Against a Dictatorship
by Paloma Mena It’s the 1980s and rock music is reaching new heights, especially in Latin America. Rock had been popular here since the 60’s, but with the political turmoil between the left and the right, rock had been cast as “American” by both sides. Whether it was cultural imperialism
How John Cena Broke My Heart
by Jesse Hudgins For over 20 years, John Cena has been entertaining audiences on WWE television. During a premium live event in July of 2024, Cena announced that 2025 would be his last year of in-ring competition, marking an end of an era for the WWE. After that announcement, fans
Nardo Wick Continues His Growth Beyond TikTok
by Jayden Lawrence On February 21, Nardo Wick dropped Wick, his latest project. This album was delayed only by a few months, although we know this will not reach the same success as his debut album. It’s hard for trap artists to create hit albums continually, usually, only singles will
Analysis of Kendrick Lamar’s Half Time Show
by Noah Redmond Super Bowl LIX was held in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9th. The game itself is usually the main event, but this year’s halftime show was highly anticipated and better than the actual game. The hype was for Kendrick Lamar, who performed the whole show impressively. There
Deathloop Fails to Deliver
by Preston Rizzo During winter break, I finally had the opportunity to play a game I had been waiting to play since 2021. Deathloop is the latest single-player focused game from Arkane Studios, who’ve made games I liked such as Dishonored and Prey. Naturally, I was interested when I