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

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

Book Report: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

By Morgan Cook (’22) History has never been so influential. For throughout our years going through the motions of school, we have been taught all about conflict. What defines historical conflict? Who were the victims? Who the perpetrators? Often, we forget that there are more than two sides to every story. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak takes perspective to a completely original level as … Continue reading Book Report: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Lost, Alone, and Afraid: The Reality 80,000 Kids Will Face This Year (“Lion” Movie Review)

(Featured photo courtesy of Sideonetrackone) By Sophia Kapur (’18) Plucked from a childhood spent scampering barefoot through dusty streets and placed in a home within earshot of crashing waves on Australian sand, Saroo Brierley couldn’t have felt further from home. The thoughts flooding his mind each night were filled with memories of his mother, brothers, and sister- who, he believed, were persistently searching for him … Continue reading Lost, Alone, and Afraid: The Reality 80,000 Kids Will Face This Year (“Lion” Movie Review)