Taylor Swift’s Rivalry Against the Ticketing Giant Posted on December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 by Olivia Kopesky After Ticketmaster sold out Taylor Swift’s newest concert tour on pre-sale alone, the feud amongst the two began, as Ticketmaster is being accused of monopoly behavior, for not the first time. The new Taylor Swift tour, The Era Tour, was a highly anticipated tour hence Swift not touring since 2018, and her last tour, the […]
A Crash Course on Online Dating in College: 5 Things to Avoid Posted on December 1, 2022April 13, 2023 by Anna Gipple Throughout the past 10 years, online dating has evolved, with app developers discovering new approaches and launching fresh formats for users to explore people outside of their immediate social circle. Most college students own smartphones with access to any dating service they desire and have “flirting” at their fingertips. Students living on and around the […]
Kanye Antisemitic Remarks Help Show Bigger Picture Posted on November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 by Maggie Cody On Oct. 11, 2022, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, just was suspended from various social media sites because of his antisemitic statements on Twitter and Instagram. Following this, he also lost business partnerships with Adidas, Gap, Balenciaga and more. Elon Musk recently allowed him back Twitter. The conflict stemmed from his most recent Twitter rampage […]
Tove Lo Finds Viral Success with New Album, Dirt Femme. Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Brady Jager Swedish Singer-Songwriter Tove Lo released her fifth studio album, Dirt Femme. This is the “Habits (Stay High)” singer’s first album as an independent artist, according to Consequence Sound. Fans and critics alike have had positive reactions to the body of work. DIY Mag gave the album 4.5/5 stars. On top of “Tove Lo” trending on […]
Taylor Swift’s 2023 ‘Eras Tour’ Presale: 5 Things to Know Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 by Ainsley Feigles Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has announced her 2023 ‘Eras Tour’ following the record-breaking release of her tenth studio album, ‘Midnights.’ The presale for the tickets begins on Nov. 15. The 32-year-old pop star made the announcement through her social media and a video that aired on GMA Tuesday morning. “Really, I’m just so excited that I […]
HOOD Sees Tentative Gain: Are We Having Fun Yet? Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by JoAnne Potter Admit it. You bought into Robinhood because of the name. The whole idea of taking from the rich—the greedy 1%—and giving to the poor—the rest of us stuck in monetary mediocrity—sounded just about perfect. And it was. For a while. Their stock price soared right along with their customer base. Then Robinhood stock hit the […]
Ghost of Tsushima Review Posted on July 6, 2022May 15, 2023 by Justin Brenner Ghost of Tsushima Review – A Perfect Blend of Stealth and Action REVIEWED ON PlayStation 4 PUBLISHER Sony Interactive Entertainment DEVELOPER Sucker Punch Productions RELEASE July 17, 2020 Many games seem to get the feel and brutality of war wrong, especially when that war is based in another country. However, in Sucker Punch Productions 2020 […]
Battlefield 2042 Update Brings A Sliver of Hope Back Into The Franchise Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Connor Thissen “Battlefield: 2042” has had a rocky ride since its release in November 2021. The game was immediately slammed for its multiple bugs, divisive creative decisions, and an annoying cast of characters (which is a weird mention for a Battlefield game). DICE and Ripple Effect Studios (Formally DICE LA) soon took a step back from the […]
Video Game Marketers Can Learn A Thing Or Two From Oxenfree II Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by Connor Thissen Marketing, in general, is everywhere nowadays. It has become an eyesore in every form of media, ranging from obnoxious ads to sly product placement designed to psychically manipulate your every move. Despite this constant barrage, at least Night School Studio is making their campaign for Oxenfree II: Lost Signals fun. Over the past year, video […]
Review of Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 by John Sengstock There are a plethora of candidates to choose for silver screen “classics”. Because of what they offer the film industry at large, they become reflective of strong and controversial moments of the human condition, as well as the spectacle that only movies can make. One that I oft not see discussed is Arthur Penn’s […]
Alex Garland’s Men Aids in the Progression of Hollywood’s Feminism Posted on June 28, 2022October 25, 2023 by Arica Bauer Alex Garland’s latest film Men (2022) has quickly engendered polar opposite reactions from much of its audience. The controversy is not just about the film’s utilization of graphic body horror, but also, largely, its thematic content. Some audience members have appreciated the explicit feminism of the film, which directly acknowledges the unequal treatment of women […]
UWM’s Thespians and Interpreters Continue Collaboration Posted on June 7, 2022January 13, 2023 by Basim Al Marjan As a single light continues to flicker on and off in the basement of the theatre building, the cast begins their rehearsal of the Laramie Project. In between scenes, some actors are agonizing themselves over forgotten lines while others are more relaxed, whispering into each other’s ears while stifling laughter. The rapid-fire pace of scene […]