Student Reviews

“another eternity” Purity Ring (Album Review)

Purity Ring another eternity Album Review 4AD Released March 3, 2015 Genre: Electronic Pop, Future Pop, Synth Pop, Dream Pop https://open.spotify.com/album/4ymjpcGruNuUUUZOeGawLe Trying to continue the pursuit of their self-acclaimed genre, "future pop," Purity Ring released their sophomore album, another eternity. In hindsight, Shrines, their first album, and another eternity are very alike,...

The Future Of Final Fantasy: Final Fantasy Type 0 HD Review

Immediately, as I boot up the game, I am met with a dying soldier and a bloodied Chocobo (an animal used like a horse), an incredibly violent scene for a Final Fantasy game. From the very beginning sequence in-game, Final Fantasy Type...

Jesuit Teachers Giver Their Thoughts on Marvel’s: Avengers Age of Ultron

When you think of sequels, the first thing that probably comes to mind is how they never are better than or even comparable to the original. Film goers often dwell on the disappointment of movies like Godfather Part 3 while...

Marvel News: Week of 4/19-4/25

“Avengers Assemble!” I recently sent that text out as I invited my friends to see Avengers: Age of Ultron, which opens in the U.S. on May 1st, 2015. First, I’d like to talk news from the week of April...

Motter joins Gilbert, Berrios, & DeLong on the Podcast: The Round Up Podcast #4

Alex Motter has become the newest member of the Podcast crew. He will replace Enrique on the podcast once Enrique graduates and moves on. So what better way to prep him than have him join the crew early? As per usual...

Alive And Still Kicking: Mortal Kombat X Review

With graphic fatalities ridden with copious amounts of gore along with impalements and screams of agony, few franchises have impacted the gaming industry as much as the Mortal Kombat series. Parents and kids alike can either curse or praise its violence,...

A Beautiful Nightmare: Bloodborne Review

Up until Bloodborne's release I had yet to play a game that was as polished and unique in regards to gameplay on the current gen consoles. Bloodborne by FromSoftware is relentless and unfair at times but likewise incredibly rewarding. I previously wrote a...

Third Times The Charm?: The Round Up Podcast #3

We decided as a podcast that it would be easier for listeners to find what they like to listen to in regards to topics if we recorded the podcasts in chunks versus recording the podcast as one whole segment....

Skrillex & Diplo Present Jack Ü

Jack Ü Skrillex & Diplo Present Jack Ü OWSLA and Mad Decent Released February 27th, 2015 Genre: Trap, Dubstep, Electro House, Trap Rap, Pop Arguably the most anticipated collaboration of 2015, Jack Ü is a side group/project consisting of Skrillex and Diplo, artists who...