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Timberlake takes the Super Bowl LII halftime show stage

Thomas Caton, Contributor February 9, 2018

Incredible. that is the only word I could express after watching 10-time Grammy winner Justin Timberlake take the stage to perform the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show on Sunday. Between the slugfest...

#OscarsSoWhite

#OscarsSoWhite

James Rudolph, Opinions Editor February 9, 2018

March 4 marks the 90th annual Academy Awards. This year, movie fans see more nominations for black actors and actresses than we have in the past two years, which helped the Academy of Motion Picture...

Movie Review: The Post

Movie Review: The Post

Daniel Beeck, Sports Editor February 6, 2018

With a cast list that includes big name actors in Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sarah Paulson, The Post combines the historical values of the 1970s, with the ever-present spirit of journalism that holds...

Grammys 2018: White roses and Bruno domination

Olivia Wilson, Staff Writer January 31, 2018

On Sunday, the 60th annual Grammys took place. If you didn’t watch the show or follow along on Twitter, here’s what you need to know! Roses are…white? You might have noticed that a large majority...

Movie Review: The Greatest Showman

Movie Review: The Greatest Showman

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief January 25, 2018

If you love the circus The Greatest Showman is the next movie you want to see. Starring Hugh Jackman as P.T. Barnum, the movie features a star-studded cast that includes Zac Efron as Phillip Carlyle,...

Video Game Review: Life Is Strange (Before The Storm)

Video Game Review: Life Is Strange (Before The Storm)

Shalene Hixon, Staff Writer January 3, 2018

Warning! The following contains spoilers from Life is Strange: Before the Storm and Life is Strange. If you haven't played either game, I do not suggest reading any further. You have been warned. Recently,...

Movie Review: Star Wars (The Last Jedi)

Movie Review: Star Wars (The Last Jedi)

Shalene Hixon, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

Warning! The following article contains major spoilers from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. If you have not yet watched the movie, I do not suggest reading any further. You have been warned. I've been...

Star Wars The Last Jedi: Hype and Prediction

Star Wars The Last Jedi: Hype and Prediction

Colin Kirkwood, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

Dec. 15 is date that is on the forefront of all fans of the series from a galaxy far, far, away. The Last Jedi promises to be another fantastic installment in the third trilogy of these iconic sci-fi...

Album Review: Taylor Swift's "Reputation"

Album Review: Taylor Swift’s “Reputation”

Jeromy Mackey, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

Though Taylor Swift’s music and public interaction continue to be polarizing, none should forget to commend her boldness. While her new album “Reputation,” has many, many, many, missteps, it’s...

Brighton Boys perform at Underground Cafe

Brighton Boys perform at Underground Cafe

Zoe Webster, Staff Writer December 5, 2017

This past Thursday, Brighton Boys performed at Underground Café and blew the crowd away with originals and covers.  The Brighton Boys are a pop rock/soul band from New Brighton, Pennsylvania. Known...

Band Spotlight: Local Natives

Band Spotlight: Local Natives

Shalene Hixon, Staff Writer December 4, 2017

Our final spotlight of the semester focuses on the indie rock band Local Natives.  The band, comprised of Taylor Rice, Ryan Hahn, Kelcey Ayer, Matt Frazier and Nik Ewing, originated from Orange County,...

Concert Review: Knuckle Puck "Shapeshifter" Tour

Concert Review: Knuckle Puck “Shapeshifter” Tour

Rachael Kriger, Editor In Chief December 4, 2017

Home of Mr. Small's Theater, Millvale, Pennsylvania welcomed the punk rock band Knuckle Puck to their stage on Nov. 14. Knuckle Puck is a five-member band, consisting of Nick Casasanto, Kevin Maida,...

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