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Rappers Future and Metro Boomin stand next to each other wearing sunglasses. WE CANT TRUST YOU is a joint album that released March 22. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Features shine in Future and Metro Boomin’s ‘WE DON’T TRUST YOU’

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | March 25, 2024

As a fan of Travis Scott, Migos and other trap artists, I have never been a big fan of Future. With the release of the collaborative album “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” between rapper Future and producer Metro Boomin, putting my bias aside allowed for a...

Fall concert Guide

By Michael Malaychuk | October 5, 2015

If the end of summer weather and endless live music has you down, don’t panic. There’s plenty of great concerts in the Chicagoland area to choose from over the next three months.OctoberIf strong vocals are more up your alley, “Habits” vocalist...

Rapper Drake attends an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 30 in Los Angeles. 

Drake and Future make solid team in “What a Time to Be Alive”

By Margaret Maka | September 21, 2015

Drake and Future dropped a highly-anticipated collaborative mixtape Sunday called “What A Time to Be Alive,” and, like everything else Drake puts out, I was immediately in love with it.The introductory song, “Digital Dash”, gets you hyped to realize...

Stop being lazy: It’s time to file FAFSA

By Jackie Nevarez | January 22, 2014

Although the semester has just begun, it is time to start thinking about finances for the upcoming school year.The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is filled out by students to determine how much financial aid they receive for college.Financial...

Don’t let your past ruin your future

By Kim Randall | April 28, 2013

College is a time when many things take place: Finding yourself, meeting new people, making friendships, stepping outside of your comfort zone, doing things you never thought you’d do and perhaps even meeting the love of your life. All of this takes...

Blog: Important lessons learned from summer break

By Taurean Small | August 22, 2011

As I was approaching the end to an intense school year filled with term papers, Powerpoint presentations, and final exams (oh my), I realized summer employment was the last thing on my to do list. Unfortunately, procrastination brought me missed opportunities...

Extracurricular activities in college are just as important as academics

Extracurricular activities in college are just as important as academics

By Alyssa Pracz | May 4, 2011

It is important to receive good grades during your college career; however, being involved in extracurricular activities and getting work experience, like an internship, is valued more. Extracurricular activities and work experience allow you to get hands-on...

General education courses are not a waste of time

By Letter writer | April 17, 2011

As a person who works in advising and is a student balancing a major and a minor, I have heard both sides of the argument concerning general education requirements. While many students roll their eyes, I have seen numerous benefits from having the requirement,...

General education classes produce well-rounded students

General education classes produce well-rounded students

By Jack Baker | April 13, 2011

Some students think that general education classes should not be required because they are not relevant to their majors, but these classes are important in creating well-rounded students.David Gorman, associate professor of English, said general education...