Disney Adds Polynesian Princess with “Moana”

By: Carter Caldwell Disney will release a movie for its first Polynesian princess, Moana, on November 23. For many of today’s high schoolers, Disney films were an integral part of childhood.  The company has profited very well due to its many franchises, including Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and the Disney Princesses.  In recent years, the latter has come under fire for its lack of diversity.  Disney … Continue reading Disney Adds Polynesian Princess with “Moana”

Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror

By Meghan Malas After three years since the last release, Netflix finally released the third season of the satirical science fiction, Black Mirror. The show itself mimics the workings of “The Twilight Zone” in that it includes three to seven individual stories per season that leave one feeling eerie, yet intrigued. Each episode of the show has its own characters and plot line. Black Mirror … Continue reading Netflix Releases Third Season of Black Mirror

Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History

by Meghan Malas Bob Dylan, a 75 year old musical and cultural influencer for more than five decades, has been awarded the Nobel Prize recognizing his excellence in literature on a global scale. Not only has he received the highest award in the field of literature, he also is the first musician to claim this title. For the past fifty years, Dylan has sold millions … Continue reading Bob Dylan Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature, Makes History

“Me, Myselfie, and I”

by Bergen Eppers From Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook or any social media sites, we are all engulfed in selfies. Sending an image of us to the world, we can change the way they view us, with new filters, lighting, or angles, showing different personas of ourselves.  Selfies may be all the rage now, but self-portraiture was used by artists before they could see their reflections. It … Continue reading “Me, Myselfie, and I”

Concert Review: The Saint Pablo Tour Hits Columbus

by: Meghan Malas On September 25, Columbus experienced one of the most highly-anticipated tours of the year starring Kanye West. After the success of his The Life of Pablo album this past winter, along with numerous shows and collaborations since the beginning of 2016, West kicked off his tour in Indianapolis on August 25. In exactly one month, Kanye West performed in fourteen more cities, … Continue reading Concert Review: The Saint Pablo Tour Hits Columbus

Homecoming Dinner? Got You Covered

by Bergen Eppers With Homecoming just around the corner, proposals made and dresses bought, groups are looking for a nice place to eat out on the special night. Based on price, distance (10 miles and under), and reviews, here are the top 10 restaurants to make your night a memorable (and tasty) one: Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant Located in on N Fairfield Road, this Tex-Mex restaurant, … Continue reading Homecoming Dinner? Got You Covered

The Fascination of Mixing Paint

by Jaimie Franz Combining paint to find out what kind of color is the end result is usually done among the children of kindergarten. Most recently, however, videos of “Mixing Paint” have hit the internet. Twitter accounts dedicated to this new phenomena fascinate viewers. Paint can be combined in different ways of mixing. In my opinion, the end result of these color combinations is obvious, … Continue reading The Fascination of Mixing Paint

The Great Debate of Grace

by Jaimie Franz Grace Vanderwaal, a twelve-year-old from Kansas, won America’s Got Talent and was the youngest to do so. She has been highlighted by Simon Cowell as “the next Taylor Swift.” She wrote all original songs and left the stage each time as humble as she walked on it. Vanderwaal stole the hearts of many Americans but there is still some controversy over whether or … Continue reading The Great Debate of Grace

Kid Cudi Attacks via Twitter Fellow Artists for Ghostwriting

by Meghan Malas Shocking accusations came from the Kid Cudi Twitter account this past Wednesday, after the confirmation of a collaborative album from hip hop artists Drake and Kanye West. Fellow artist, Kid Cudi appeared to feel left out of the project, making statements like, “I’ve been loyal to those who haven’t been to me and that ends now. Now I’m your threat,” and then … Continue reading Kid Cudi Attacks via Twitter Fellow Artists for Ghostwriting

Movie Review: Acknowledgment of the Light

by Jaimie Franz Two weekends ago my parents took me out for a family day. Knowing that I desperately wanted to go see the movie The Light Between Oceans, my father proceeded to buy tickets for the afternoon showing. I was expecting the movie to tell the story of a couple who lived on a small island right outside of Maine and perform the duty of … Continue reading Movie Review: Acknowledgment of the Light