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InFocus: What’s on your Homecoming playlist?

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

Homecoming week is upon us. Some spend it attending countless after parties and some go home to be with friends or family. Regardless of your homecoming plans this year, you’ll need a playlist to keep you on your feet.Here’s what the Northern Star...

Lil Wayne’s “Sorry 4 the Wait 2” lyrics unoriginal in being obscene, sexist, but tape has catchy snaps

By Alexis Malapitan | January 23, 2015

Lil Wayne's "Sorry 4 the Wait 2," released Tuesday, is anything but fresh.The mixtape is filled with eerie, uncomfortable sounds accompanied by lyrics about sex, drugs and twerking. "Sorry 4 the Wait 2" serves as an apology to his fans for the delay of...

Speaker talks Beyonce’s influence

By Keith Hernandez | March 6, 2014

Students and faculty discussed Beyonce Knowles-Carter’s image as a self-proclaimed modern-day feminist Wednesday in the Student Holmes Center Sky Room.Carrie Williams, assistant director of the LGBT and Women’s Resource Center, coordinated and hosted...

Female sexuality can no longer be shamed

By Jeanette Fritz | January 27, 2014

Singers are facing controversy because they’re mixing sexualized lyrics, music videos and performances with feminism.The definition of feminist doesn’t state that anyone who claims the adjective isn’t allowed to show off his or her body; it is advocacy...

Beyonce’s Super Bowl performance thrills music fans

By Katie Finlon | February 3, 2013

The field goes dark and a Pepsi commercial begins the countdown for Super Bowl XLVII’s halftime show. The count reaches one. Immediately, the outline of the stage is illuminated by sparks of fire and an overhead camera shot reveals two facing profiles...