Teen Angst and The Lightning Thief

Teen Angst and The Lightning Thief

Everyone had that series of books growing up. For many, it was Harry Potter, but for me, it was Percy Jackson – and I know I’m not alone in that. It remains one of the bestselling book series of the last decade, and I know that it certainly defined my and many...
All Hail Queen Naija

All Hail Queen Naija

Fitting for this series’ title: Queens of R&B, our first spotlight artist is the prolific: Queen Naija. Born on October 17, 1995, to an African American mother and Arab father, Queen grew up in Detroit, Michigan, singing in her church’s choir since the age of...
A Pleasant Surprise on Friday the 13th

A Pleasant Surprise on Friday the 13th

Fridays that fall on the 13th of the month are notoriously ominous. There’s an entire movie series based around the calamities that seem to ensue on these dates, but on Friday September 13th, my roommate and I were pleasantly surprised by what we stumbled across. That...
Concert Review: Tame Impala at The Anthem

Concert Review: Tame Impala at The Anthem

I could not have imagined a more satisfying way to wrap up the summer than seeing my favorite psychedelic rock band, Tame Impala, perform at The Anthem two days before fall classes started. Tickets went on sale back in April and I knew I had to get my hands on one. I...
The Social Dig: Brush up On Your “Herstory”

The Social Dig: Brush up On Your “Herstory”

Young M.A’s second studio album, Herstory In The Making, is a uncommon blend of gang, queer and intimate stories. The stark contrast between her personal raps and her tough-guy persona makes Herstory In The Makingunique. But the personal raps coupled with the...