• Misogynistic Conflict

    Anonymously submitted   I really love rap music. I love the bass, I love the rhythm, I love the beat, but mostly I love the lyrics. I grew up in a place during a time where people hated me just because of the way I looked, the way I sounded, the way I moved. I… Read more

  • Passive Vs. Aggressive Protest

    Alex Serrano   Two weeks ago, Colin Kaepernick refused to stand during the playing of the national anthem in protest of “a country that oppresses black people and people of color.” In a familiar media-storm runaround, Kaepernick was criticized for his choice. But that’s all it is. His choice. And wouldn’t we all be worse… Read more

  • Why Can’t We?

    By Brandi Abrams   Every September Apple unveils their new products for the year. This year, instead of excitement and materialistic desire, apple customers are lamenting the loss of a traditional headphone jack.  Headphones are such an insignificant thing, yet being forced to switch to a wireless version has caused quite a debate. This headphone… Read more

  • Spin This: The Divine Feminine, Mac Miller

    Antonia Vail Exactly a year ago, Mac Miller introduced us to his album GO:OD AM; an album constructed like a musical memoir that he rooted in his mid-90s East Coast hip-hop influences. The album received generally good reviews across the board and was the third highest selling album during its debut week. So, how do… Read more

  • Spin This: Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid, Die Antwoord

    Antonia Vail South African rave-rap duo Die Antwoord released their last album, Donker Mag, just a little over two years ago. The music critics didn’t take to kindly to the album, with claims of recycled material. So, Die Antwoord took two years to release their new album Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid. It… Read more

  • SMCC at Night

    Oona Foley “This summer I took a photography class and most of the time it was pictures of the school. The two photos I shared were used for my Final Project this summer, it was titled SMCC at night. The left one is from on top of the fort looking towards Willard beach and the… Read more