Semir Jackson A&E Editor As we went into 2026, a scary realization hit many of us that 2016 was ten years past. Upon this realization, people on social media began to bring back the pop culture trends of that year. From memes to music, taking …
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OutKast: The best rap duo to ever exist
Trent Patton ’26 Viewpoints Editor On Nov. 8, the rap duo OutKast was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. OutKast consists of André 3000 and Big Boi, originally forming OutKast in Atlanta, Georgia in 1992. The duo were teenagers when they first …
Can you separate the art from the artist?
Trent Patton Viewpoints Editor An argument I have seen countless times online is whether one can appreciate art from a detested artist. Many say no, the art can not be separated from the artist, and listening to their music is no different than endorsing their …
Finding calm in the chaos with new lofi sounds
Looking for a lofi artist to accompany a late-night study session? As the semester picks up the pace, City Girl, an independent musician based in Los Angeles, offers a soundtrack for focus and reflection. City Girl creates lofi music that stands apart from the familiar …
D’Angelo, influential neo-soul artist, passes away at 51
Michael D’Angelo Archer, known professionally as “D’Angelo,” died on Tuesday, Oct. 14. He was 51. His family confirmed his death in a public statement, citing cancer as the cause. D’Angelo was pivotal in developing the neo-soul genre from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s, alongside …
