Monday, June 30, 2025
It’s time to go “beast mode” in Apex Legends’ new event update. From skirmisher class buffs to a new limited-time game mode (LTM), the “Beast Mode Event” marks a significant change to an otherwise previously dragging game. Released on March 25 and running until April 15, this mid-season update is […]
One of my favorite things to do in the warmer months is have picnic dates with my friends. Whether we’re reading, doing homework, tanning or just snacking and enjoying each other’s company, these little moments always feel special. Usually, one of us brings a speaker for some spring-coded tunes, and […]
Society told girls not to walk alone, so they stopped. Society told girls to cover up in school, so they did. Now, society tells girls to be careful online. But when deepfake porn turns them into victims, what’s left? To disappear from social media entirely? Deepfake pornography, defined as the […]
The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) hosted a tabling event to teach students about social media and interpersonal violence on March 13. Hosted by VIP Kristen Thauer, students were given facts regarding different types of online violence and abuse. They were also asked to make their own personal commitment towards […]
Conan Gray surprised fans with “Kid Krow, Decomposed (5 Year Anniversary),” a reimagined version of his debut album last Thursday. Announced only the night before, the project thrilled listeners by including three new tracks: a new song “Bed Rest,” “The Cut That Always Bleeds (Live)” and the long-awaited “Heather (Lost […]
Celebrity culture and parasocial relationships have long been the subject of debate. Are they fandoms or full-blown obsessions? What do they do to our brains? How far is too far? A24’s latest psychological thriller “Opus” attempts to answer these questions, but unfortunately stumbles along the way, delivering more confusion than […]
Chappell Roan is back with a new single, “The Giver,” marking her first release since “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” propelled her to stardom. Dropped on March 13, the pop-country track had been teased for months, with Roan even performing it in full on Saturday Night Live […]
The British Phonographic Industry hosted their annual BRIT Awards, featuring artists like Charli XCX, Billie Eilish and beabadoobee on March 1. Pop princess Sabrina Carpenter opened the show with a mashup of her hit songs “Espresso” and “Bed Chem,” with bits and pieces of “Rule Britannia” played in the background. […]
Last week, Polyester Zine sat down with the multitalented Nell Tiger Free to discuss her work on “The First Omen” and her upcoming EP, “Worst Day Of My Life (so far).” Free unveiled the second single from the project, titled “Love of My Life” on Feb. 14. Free’s ethereal soprano […]
PRO Trigger warnings are a necessity in the sense that they allow audiences to decide whether or not they can handle content. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “a statement cautioning that content (as in a text, video, or class) may be disturbing or upsetting,” trigger warnings are becoming increasingly common in […]
