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Film Scores in the 2026 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Programs 

by Lilly Barnhart (‘27) Image courtesy of Getty Images ISU Skating Now that the 2026 Winter Olympics have come to an end, there is a sport still lingering on my mind — Figure Skating. This year, more than ever, the skaters were artistically moving and talented. And every time I heard a famous film score used as the accompanying music, the program held an entirely … Continue reading Film Scores in the 2026 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Programs 

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News

Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American

By: Analie Nguyen (‘26) (Photo from Pew Research Center) When I was younger, I lived in a predominantly white community. To illustrate, out of 800 students in my elementary school, there were 4 Asian kids: my sister, my cousins, and me. It was not a very diverse community. Coupled with the fact that kids are usually ignorant and immature, it was not easy being Asian.  … Continue reading Street Food: What It Means to An Asian American

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Entertainment

Zach Bryan: The Big House and Beyond

By Hayden Frishman (‘27) Michigan Stadium, known as “The Big House”, typically hosts football games on Saturday nights. However, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, the Big House hosted its first-ever concert for none other than Zach Bryan. I personally attended the concert, and the crowd felt electric. Everyone was excited to make history while listening to an incredible country music artist.  Zach Bryan is a … Continue reading Zach Bryan: The Big House and Beyond

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Columns, Entertainment

An Introduction to Film Scores

By Lilly Barnhart (‘27) The Dead Poets Society (1989). Image Courtesy of The Dead Poets Society via IMDb It has become common to scroll through TikTok, Instagram, or Pinterest while binge-watching your favorite movies on Netflix. But while the short videos on your phone may have been produced in under 10 minutes, movies are not. They do not contain small snippets of viral songs; they … Continue reading An Introduction to Film Scores

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Features

Review: “Cash Project” – IA’s own musicians spell out their potential in promising debut project

by Jaxson Kaplan-Rudolph (’25) Today marks the official debut mixtape of IA’s very own “MI CAS TÚ CAS,” an hip-hop group consisting of Okma seniors Jude Andrews, Jackson Otlewski, and Alexander Jojic (all ’25). Many musicians tend to struggle through a few hoops before they get going in their careers, but MI CAS TÚ CAS has started their journey flying through the excellent “Cash Project,” … Continue reading Review: “Cash Project” – IA’s own musicians spell out their potential in promising debut project

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The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

by Julienne Absin (‘27) Surprise! Spotify Wrapped continues counting past October 31. Quick! You still have time to save yourself the embarrassment this year. Start streaming! Late November to early December is the time for Spotify users to reflect on their played songs throughout the year. Social media sites are dominated by people posting about how they streamed their favorite artist for 150,000 minutes this … Continue reading The Intrigue Behind Spotify Wrapped

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COVID Songs

by Analie Nguyen ‘26 Since quarantine was so long ago, I think people forget how bad it really was. I, like most young people during this time, was really struggling. Good news: A lot of great music came out during quarantine! Bad news: we regularly listened to these bangers while having mental breakdowns. We pavloved ourselves without even understanding what it meant. Don’t believe me? … Continue reading COVID Songs

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Columns

The Grammys or The Scammys?

By Akshara Karthik (‘22) The beautiful 24-karat gold gramophone Grammy Award was once the most sought-after award amongst the music industry.  Today, it still stands as a major music honor, though many artists have begun severing ties with the Grammys amid scrutiny and criticism over the Recording Academy’s lack of transparency and failure to foster diversity in their nominations. Over the past decade, many artists … Continue reading The Grammys or The Scammys?

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Entertainment

What’s Been Going On With the Weeknd’s Look Lately?

By Saysha Mahadevan (’24) We’ve seen the Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) go through some interesting styles, like his legendary locs ponytail hairstyle during 2014 and the short fro he sported during his “Starboy” era, but never before have we seen bandages take the place of his hair. The Weeknd released his highly acclaimed album, After Hours, in March of 2020, and ever since, we’ve seen his … Continue reading What’s Been Going On With the Weeknd’s Look Lately?

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Entertainment

Review: Feed Tha Streets II by Roddy Ricch

The mixtape Feed Tha Streets II by Roddy Ricch immediately resonates with its listeners because of its fast-paced and melodic narratives that are accentuated by catchy beats and satisfying autotune By Mira Sripada (‘22)  Rodrick Wayne Moore, Jr., professionally known as Roddy Ricch is an American rapper born in Compton, California. Roddy Ricch is one of the most notable names in rap and since 2017 … Continue reading Review: Feed Tha Streets II by Roddy Ricch

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