The Grammys Finally Begin to Embrace the Future of Music [OPINION] Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Idalis Serna In case you live under a rock, the 2020 Grammy nominations were recently announced and there is a lot to unpack. Lizzo takes the title of the most nominated artist with eight nominations. Taylor Swift was snubbed hard as her latest album Lover failed to garner enough votes for an Album of the Year nomination. […]
5 Albums That Defined 2019 [OPINION] Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Idalis Serna 2019 was undoubtedly a very eventful year for music. Taylor Swift continued her feud with music mogul Scooter Braun, Camilla Cabello and Shawn Mendes entered a romantic relationship that looks a hell of a lot like a PR stunt, and let us not forget, Billy Ray Cyrus’ unlikely and uncalled for collaboration on Lil Nas […]
Brunch Milwaukee Misses the Mark [REVIEW] Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Idalis Serna Restaurant name: BrunchRestaurant address: 714 N Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, WI 53202Phone Number: 414-210-5381Business Hours: M-F: 7am-3pm, Sat & Sun: 8am-3pmCuisine type: American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-FreePrice per entrée: $2-$18Attire: CasualReservations: NoPayment: Credit Card, Cash Service: 4 munchiesSetting: 6 munchiesFood: 5 munchiesValue: 7 munchiesOverall: 6 munchies One chilly Sunday morning, my boyfriend and I decided to trade […]
Mindhunter Season Two Review Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Idalis Serna Title: MindhunterProduction: Denver and Delilah ProductionsDirector: David FincherMain Actors: Jonathon Groff, Holt Mcallany, Anna TorvOriginal streaming: NetflixRun Time: 2017-PresentRating: 3/5 stars Nearly two years after its critically acclaimed first season, the Netflix original series Mindhunter returned with its highly anticipated second season earlier this summer. The crime thriller, inspired by the non-fiction book Mindhunter: Inside […]
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea Delivers an Eclectic Café Experience on the East Side [REVIEW] Posted on December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by Idalis Serna Restaurant name: Fairgrounds Coffee & TeaRestaurant address: 1001 N Astor St., Milwaukee, WI 53202Phone Number: 414-231-3167Business Hours: M-F 6:30am to 8pm; Sat & Sun 7:30am to 8pm.Cuisine type: American, Vegetarian, VeganPrice per entrée: $2.99-$11.99Attire: CasualReservations: NoPayment: Credit Card, Cash Service: 8 munchiesSetting: 8 munchiesFood: 6 munchiesValue: 8 munchiesOverall: 7 munchies Upon moving into my apartment […]
5 Podcasts That Will Make You Like Podcasts [OPINION] Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by Idalis Serna Podcasts – AKA stories for your earholes – have become increasingly popular within the past few years (although, they’ve been around for, like, ever) and yet there is an entire population of people out there who are convinced they don’t like podcasts. They’re wrong – they just haven’t found their niche. With literally everyone and […]
Milwaukee Acid Attack in Trump’s America [EDITORIAL] Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by Idalis Serna After the recent acid attack that took place here in Milwaukee earlier this month, it is finally time that someone takes responsibility for the racist rhetoric that has been dividing the country and inciting violence for the past few years. Who better than those who spew it the most and those who allow it to […]
Zero-Tolerance Policies Don’t Work & Here’s Why: Marlon Anderson [EDITORIAL] Posted on November 11, 2019August 31, 2020 by Idalis Serna Back in October, Madison West High School security guard Marlon Anderson was terminated after an encounter with a student led Anderson, who is black, to repeat the n-word back to a student, who is also black, while explaining to the student why the word is offensive. The school district stated Anderson was terminated due to […]
Billie Eilish is Not the Bad Guy [OPINION] Posted on November 5, 2019August 31, 2020 by Idalis Serna Since the release of Don’t Smile at Me in 2017, Billie Eilish has continued to make headlines. Earlier this month, the young star announced her first arena world tour and it sold out almost immediately. Eilish is also being predicted as a top contender for the 2020 Grammys. Yet, despite her massive success, the 17-year-old […]