Isimeme Naomi Udu, more popularly known as Hemlocke Springs, released her first album “going…going…GONE!” on Sept. 29. Known on TikTok for her funky beat in “girlfriend” and her ethereal voice in “sever the blight,” fans have awaited this album for some time now. The album “going…going…GONE!” features seven songs total, […]
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‘Apex Legends’ new limited-time game mode is their best yet
An electric guitar that shoots fire and skulls that when locked onto a target do damage — what more could you ask for? The new Harbingers Collection Event in “Apex Legends” gives us a brand new heirloom, limited-time game mode, collection event items and some much needed nerfs and buffs […]
‘Scarlet’ brilliantly paints Doja Cat in new light
“Scarlet” marks the beginning of a new era for Doja Cat. A death, actually. The death of her being a pop star. Such a drastic shift in image and genre might scare a lot of fans away, and I’ll admit, I was a bit hesitant myself. I was always drawn […]
‘Ahsoka’ is a nostalgic addition to the Star Wars universe
Fans were welcomed back into the world of “Star Wars” over the last month and a half with the long awaited release of “Ahsoka.”The long-awaited finale of the 8-episode season streamed on Oct. 3. Set in the same time frame as the third chapter of “The Mandalorian,” this show serves […]
September’s edition of ‘Poetry’ highlights the feelings of fall
The Poetry Foundation has celebrated the written word with its monthly publication since 1912. Founded and based in Chicago, the magazine’s mission is “to print the best contemporary poetry, of any style, genre, or approach.” Founder Harriet Monroe spoke of wanting to carve out a corner for poets that’s become […]
‘Adventure Time’ spin-off takes the cake
“Fionna and Cake” is a spinoff of “Adventure Time” by Pendleton Ward. Ward decided to create an amazing show based off of his genderbent characters Finn and Jake. The show follows a talking cat, Cake, and a girl named Fionna who was born from the mind of Ice King. Fionna […]
New Pokémon DLC has fans roped back into the franchise
Fans were welcomed back to the world of Pokémon this month with the long-awaited release of “The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 1: The Teal Mask,” a new adventure and storyline in the form of additional downloadable content (DLC) for the main-series game, “Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.” “The Teal […]
‘Assistant to the Villain’ breathes new life into grumpy/sunshine trope
Famous BookToker Hannah Nicole Maehrer has finally released her debut novel, “Assistant to the Villain.” For the past two years, Maehrer has been playing out important scenes on her viral TikTok account. After compiling all the scenes together, she released her novel in late August. As a longtime follower of […]
The mystery behind ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is bland and predictable
“A Haunting in Venice,” directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, was more of “a disappointment in the theater.” The film follows French detective Hercule Poirot, a recurring star character of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” First developed by Agatha Christie in the world of literature, […]
Mitski’s newest album refreshingly reflects growth
Just over a year ago, Mitski released her sixth studio album “Laurel Hell” after a four year hiatus that began as an indefinite pause from making music. Although we now know that this previous album was simply a contractual agreement with her record label, “Laurel Hell” was a reminder to […]