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Four ways to be a better music listener in 2019

By Peter Zemeske | January 3, 2019

In the age of music streaming, music has been easier to access and listen to than ever. While there may not seem like there are any cons to services like Spotify and Apple Music, there are some hidden byproducts. For one, artist compensation is low compared...

Released Dec. 14, "Sick Boy" is the second album by The Chainsmokers after their 2017 album "Memories...Do Not Open." 

Chainsmokers release sophomore album

By Amy Geldean | January 1, 2019

Released Dec. 14, "Sick Boy" is the second album by The Chainsmokers after their 2017 album "Memories...Do Not Open." 

Black Mirror special provides immersive experience for viewers

By Sarah Fischer | December 31, 2018

Netflix has broken film boundaries with its newest original film based on the popular series “Black Mirror,” and it’s unique participatory concept has captured everyone’s attention.“Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” was released Friday and featured...

Three resolutions for college students

By Sarah Fischer | December 29, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, many students are beginning to list their resolutions for the new year and motivation is high, although several resolutions rarely make it past the first couple months of the year.Students are among the many who plan to better...

Mary Poppins delivers a spoonful of sugar in long awaited sequel

By Tatianna Salisbury | December 26, 2018

“First of all, I would like to make one thing clear: I never explain anything.” While Julie Andrews said it first in the 1964 classic “Mary Poppins,” Emily Blunt continues the nursery rhyme without reason tale in “Mary Poppins Returns.” While...

Santacize: The Ultimate Santa Battle FINAL Round

By Noah Thornburgh | December 26, 2018

The final round begins with the final two contestants standing in the metaphorical ice rink: the joyfully animated Arthur Claus and the loveably rotund Scott Calvin. This round will be done differently from previously rounds, since another play-by-play...

Ellen Degeneres delivers laughs and heart with Netflix stand-up comedy special

By Amy Geldean | December 24, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres brought her lively stand-up comedy skills back to the stage Tuesday in her new Netflix special, “Relatable.” After 15 years since her last comedy special, DeGeneres proves she is still fairly relatable as she pulls off something only...

Netflix series has legal dispute with Satanic Temple

By Sarah Fischer | December 24, 2018

Sabrina Spellman returns in the newly released holiday episode of the Netflix series, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” and on Dec. 18, Netflix confirmed on its Instagram page that the series will continue for three more seasons, which will be...

Queen + Adam Lambert to tour North America

By Parker Otto | December 22, 2018

Just after the success of the 2018 “Bohemian Rhapsody” film Dec. 3, Queen announced their latest North American tour with vocalist Adam Lambert simply dubbed “The Rhapsody Tour.” The tour is set to start July 10 and finish Aug. 23 with venues...

Santacize: The Ultimate Santa Battle Round 2

By Noah Thornburgh | December 22, 2018

Welcome back to the Santacized showdown, where overanalysis provides dedicated Christmas lovers with a compass to guide their Santa-related decisions.Contestants this round are Arthur Claus, voiced by James McAvoy,  from 2011’s “Arthur Christmas”...

Dungeons and Dragons series arrives with Marvel actress hosting

By Sarah Fischer | December 21, 2018

On Dec. 13, multimedia company Geek & Sundry announced the arrival of its new Dungeons and Dragons series “Relics and Rarities,” in which actress Deborah Ann Woll will be the Dungeon Master, or DM, and storyteller.Woll is famous for her role as...

Pitchfork's Midwinter music festival will take place at the Art Institute of Chicago and will house a variety of artists.

Pitchfork festival to disappoint concert goers

By Peter Zemeske | December 21, 2018

Pitchfork's Midwinter music festival will take place at the Art Institute of Chicago and will house a variety of artists.