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With many music artists releasing songs with explicit and inappropriate content, younger generations must become informed on the true meaning of these lyrics and unrealistic expectations they set.

Song lyrics set inappropriate standards for society

June 3, 2020

“The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living”

When art crosses the line

March 13, 2020

The Golden Globe Awards were presented earlier this year and hosted by Ricky Gervais, and were one of the first film awards of 2020.

Controversial film awards highlight flaws of Hollywood

February 7, 2020

TikTok, the Chinese-owned video sharing app, has seen rapid growth in the past year. Users from all over the world can record funny skits or videos accompanied with music.

TikTok offers entertainment, yet lacks meaningful purpose

January 28, 2020

Black History Month song reviews: part 4

October 30, 2019

Black history month song reviews: Part 2

October 22, 2019

Black history month song reviews: Part 1

October 7, 2019