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The Black community has contributed a lot to fashion and style including acrylic nails.

Celebrating Black Excellence and Influence Through Fashion

Lucy MacNeela, Assistant Editor February 23, 2022

In a digital age of reposting and sharing, attributions and origins get lost in the shuffle. People often wrongly take credit and thus disregard the true creators. In many cases, Black culture is not given...

American singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill won five Grammys and a Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album for her solo album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.”

Song by Song — A Full Album Review of the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Jasmine McIntosh, Staff Reporter February 23, 2022

Some of the songs on the album contain explicit language. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, and most influential albums of all time. It is a neo-soul,...

Aminé performs “Spice Girl” in front of a raucous Moda Center crowd.

Aminé’s “Best Tour Ever” Lives Up to Its Name

Brooks Coleman, Staff Reporter February 16, 2022

The following article includes music containing explicit content. “I wanna make everyone feel beautiful tonight,” Aminé said. “When I say ‘You’re beautiful,’ I want everyone to say ‘I...

HBO has renewed Euphoria for a third season, and the wardrobe department on set will continue their individual character development through their clothing.

Glitter, Glamor, and Extravagance: The Influence of “Euphoria” on Gen Z Fashion

Lucy MacNeela, Staff Reporter February 9, 2022

Who cares about dress codes or overdressing when you go to Euphoria High? To the main characters of HBO’s hit show "Euphoria," the hallway is a runway.  After an extremely successful first season,...

Journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey were awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for the work they published that uncovered former producer Harvey Weinstein’s crimes.

“She Said”: How Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey Used Powerful Journalism To Set the Stage for #MeToo

Elsie Buczkowski, Editor February 2, 2022

At 2:05 p.m. on Oct. 5, 2017, Harvey Weinstein’s world stopped.  It was the moment that Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey published the groundbreaking article, “Harvey Weinstein Paid Off Sexual Harassment...

1000 Gecs is the debut album of the band 100 Gecs.

Great Albums You May Have Missed: “1000 Gecs” by 100 Gecs

Isaac Brown, staff reporter February 2, 2022

Disclaimer: The music discussed contains explicit content that may not be suitable for some readers. The 2019 self-released debut album from the hit duo 100 Gecs can be found across all streaming services. In...

Papaccino’s Coffee House is located at 4411 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland, OR 97206.

Local Coffee Shops in Portland: Are They Worth Trying?

Kathleen Waldron, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

The first coffee shop I sought to review was Papachino’s Coffee House, which is located on Woodstock Boulevard and is just a short thirteen-minute drive from La Salle.  Walking into Papachino’s,...


Many popular movies do not pass the Bechdel test, including “Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix” and “West Side Story.”

Behind the Bechdel Test: Does It Still Matter?

Natalia Gonzalez, Staff Reporter January 26, 2022

The Bechdel test measures certain aspects of female representation. If a film cannot meet the basic requirements of this test — which feel like a bare minimum — then it isn’t a good movie, right?  Wrong.  Before...

“Don’t Look Up” is a great movie that indirectly highlights the importance of paying more attention to the climate crisis.

“Don’t Look Up” Brings Up A Crisis We Aren’t Doing Enough About

Maddie Burns, Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

On Dec. 5, 2021, Netflix released the original movie “Don’t Look Up” featuring A-list celebrities including Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Rob Morgan, and Timothee Chalamet....

All of these shows are finished and currently available on Netflix for your binge-watching pleasure.

Five Feel-Good Sitcoms on Netflix to Get You Through Finals Week

Addie Moreland, Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

“New Girl” In this sitcom, Zooey Deschanel plays Jessica Day, a cheerful school teacher who, after a bad breakup, moves into an LA apartment with three guys she has never met before.  At its core,...

Rihanna and Lady Gaga’s style has transformed immensely throughout the decade.

Style Icons of the Decade: Rihanna and Lady Gaga

Anna Waldron, Staff Reporter January 19, 2022

The 2010s were a transformative era in fashion as they established trends that have never been seen before, resurfaced old ones, and had celebrities stunning on the red carpet.  Style is self expression,...

Kate Bishop is a new protagonist of the Marvel Cinematic Universe debuting in the Hawkeye TV show.

Arrows Fly As Kate Bishop Joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Avery Marks, Assistant Editor January 12, 2022

A new chatty archer, an adored pizza-eating dog, “Rogers: The Musical,” and an infamous mafia who wear tracksuits are all featured on Marvel’s new Disney+ TV show, “Hawkeye.”  Leading up...

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