Student Viewpoint

Review of “The Greater Mind EP” by Old Ivy

Emotions are curious things. They are complex; no two people respond the same way to a given situation. One thing is for sure, however. They are a deep insight into the dark enigmatic depths of the heart. Belgian band...

Looking Back: Mirror’s Edge

Released in late 2008, Mirror’s Edge shared shelve space with such heavy-hitters as Call of Duty: World at War, Battlefield: Bad Company, and Fallout 3 , causing it to be generally overlooked. Failing to meet low sales expectations, the...

Why We Need More Ads Like Coca-Cola’s

Earlier this month, as the Super Bowl went underway, one ad sparked more controversy than any other: Coca-Cola's. Despite lasting only sixty seconds, a national conversation on the issue of multilingualism and diversity ensued. Disputes broke out on social...

Michael Sam’s Questionable Move

Two weeks ago, most Americans could not pick Michael Sam out of a lineup of two. A little over a week has gone by since Sam, Missouri defensive end and co-SEC defensive player of the year, made his announcement...

College Football Playoffs: Solving a Nonexistent Problem?

With the BCS college football ranking system drawing to a close, much debate has arisen over its effectiveness. Many claim the BCS destroyed college football, leaving hopeful and deserving teams out of the coveted BCS bowl games. These...

“Don’t Bother Me, I’m Crying” An Article about Emo

What is the definition of Emo? Is it the musical embodiment of Hot Topic stores? Is it, perhaps, an onomatopoeia, because the word "emo" sounds like a whine? Is it a word that MTV just made up? Is it...

Super Bowl XLVIII a Game Changer

Super Bowl XLVIII showcased the two best football teams in the entire NFL, the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. Leading up to this game, experts and everyday people alike thought that this was going to be both an...

Rave Tapes (by Mogwai) Album Review

Mogwai Rave Tapes Album Review Sub Pop Records Released January 20, 2014 Genre: Post Rock, Progressive Rock, Electronic Rock *For those new to the post-rock genre, the concept is very simple. Take the instruments of rock music, electric guitars, drums, bass etc., take away...

Hospitality- Trouble Album Review

When Brooklyn based indie-pop band Hospitality released their self-titled album in 2011, the band enjoyed moderate success. Hospitality’s unique rhythm, warm acoustic guitar, bright electric guitar, and friendly tone made the band’s first LP 2011’s hidden gem and cemented...