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Taylor Swift at the 2019 American Music Awards.

Album review: ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | December 28, 2021

“Red” by Taylor Swift was originally released in 2012, but Swift has re-released the album as a way of gaining legal control of her catalog with the same themes of growing up and young love.  “Red” was a success when first released with hit...

Todrick Hall, left, hands Taylor Swift the Video of the Year award for You Need to Calm Down Aug. 26 at the MTV Video Music Awards.

“Lover” proves to be a triumph for Taylor Swift

By Parker Otto | September 3, 2019

After the album “Reputation” marked a departure from Taylor Swift’s typical lyrics about romance, Swift returns to form with her latest album, “Lover.” Despite this, “Lover” is an enjoyable album in the synth-pop genre, with tracks that...

Stevie Nicks to make history if inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Sarah Fischer | October 23, 2018

via GIPHY Stand back! By 2019, 70-year-old American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks could make history by being the first female solo artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. According to the Ultimate Classic Rock website, she...

Celebrities overstep into politics

By Chris Grask | October 21, 2018

Celebrities endorsing political candidates is like oil and water, and yet, in 2018 it is a rampant problem. It is the right of American citizens to support a political candidate, but supporting a candidate because a celebrity said so is ridiculous. Politics...

Memories...Do Not Open is The Chainsmokers’ first full length album and features music groups such as Coldplay and Florida Georgia Line.

‘Memories’ lacks memorable songs

By Tatianna Salisbury | April 13, 2017

"Memories...Do Not Open" is The Chainsmokers’ first full length album and features music groups such as Coldplay and Florida Georgia Line.

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

Alumnae display pride

By Darius Parker | March 6, 2017

Jailon Berry describes being a woman as having a superpower and credits NIU for much of her inspiration in life.

Grammy Predictions

Grammy Predictions

By Alexis Malapitan | February 15, 2016

Ellie Goulding’s album offers predictable sound

By Michael Malaychuk | November 9, 2015

Ellie Goulding shows off talent and diversity in her new album, but seems to do so in an underwhelming way.She’s always set herself apart from the pack. Instead of opting for generic, radio friendly songs, she’s stayed true to her identity as a musician....

In Focus: What are you doing to prepare for your final exams next week?

By Perspective Staff | December 2, 2014

Blake GlossonFor the most part, my preparation for finals week is pretty typical.In terms of studying, I set aside time each morning to review my notes from lectures. I have also found it helpful in semesters past to create study guides from scratch to...

Swift plunges into pop songs in ‘1989’

By Andrew Roberts | October 27, 2014

Taylor Swift’s “1989,” which was released Oct. 27, takes a direction toward pop with its strong vocals and nostalgic sound.Although Swift’s early, twang-inspired country albums had some pop, “1989” is absolutely pop for better or worse. The...

Pinterest board combines Taylor Swift, dictators

By Aymie Telinski | September 9, 2013

Taylor Swift and Adolf Hitler spend more time together than either expected — not in reality, of course.The duo are part of Pinterest board I thoroughly enjoy. Pinterest user Emily Pattinson has taken Hilter, Joseph Stalin and Osama bin Laden quotations...