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The Trend': A Huskie pop-culture podcast | Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more

The Trend’: A Huskie pop-culture podcast | Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more

February 5, 2024

In episode 1 of "The Trend," Sarah and Brynn discuss happenings last week including Austin McBroom, My Little Pony Infection and more. They rank these pop-culture events to decide what's "in" and what's "out." Created by Sarah Rose and Brynn Krug |...

Rapper Kanye West met with then President Donald Trump at the Oval Office in October 2018. His open support stirred up a lot of controversy among his fans.

Art cannot be separated from the artist

By Ally Formeller, News Reporter | January 20, 2022
Because of the past problematic actions of some celebrities, separating the art from the artist becomes a murky impossibility. 

Celebrities choose, abuse power

By Kayla Cameron | September 9, 2013

Are celebrities required to be role models?I’m torn. If I were an artist, I wouldn’t want people judging me on my choices. I wouldn’t want to see the enormous backlash that follows my every move.On the other hand, I feel as though many celebrities...

Celebrities, teachers are people, too

By Kim Randall | April 23, 2013

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.” These are the words of author Donald Miller, and they hold quite a bit of truth. Have you ever found yourself getting caught up more so in what a person is thought...

Jennifer Lawrence (R), Oscar®-nominee for Actress in a Leading Role, interviews with Kristin Chenoweth (L) upon her arrival for The Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA February 24, 2013.

Inspiring celebrity fashion from the Oscars

By Olivia Rajska | February 26, 2013

The Oscars were filled with inspirational red carpet fashion moments. According to the fashion panel from “Live! with Kelly and Michael,” the Oscars were all about shimmer and shine for women and beards and bow ties for men. I selected the top best-dressed...

Do we care more about the spectacle than talent?

Do we care more about the spectacle than talent?

By Alyssa Pracz | February 22, 2011

After watching the Grammys and observing Lady Gaga's unique performance last week, I couldn't help but ask myself whether our generation values entertainment or talent more. I am a fan of Lady Gaga, but her performances from her earlier years in comparison...