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Yellowcard goes classical

Katerina Sperl October 22, 2014

I felt like I was enjoying- enjoying for the first time- classical music when I heard the opening of “Convocation.” Nope, this isn’t a Mozart masterpiece. Yellowcard surprisingly decided to...

Matty Mullins’ solo album is on fire!

Katerina Sperl October 1, 2014

I have a confession. I had not heard of Matty Mullins before now, but after reviewing his self-titled album, I won’t forget his name in the distant future. Mullins is the frontman for Memphis...

Shakira’s still got it

Katerina Sperl April 16, 2014

A review of Shakira’s new, self-titled album. Shakira is proving she’s still got it twenty-four years from the release of her first album with her new self-titled album. She returns stronger than...

Transfer Major vs. Transfer Schools

Katerina Sperl November 13, 2013

Ask half of campus what their major is and you can already anticipate the reply: criminal justice, forensic science, marine biology, or music and sound recording. Dare a student say anything else and the...

Punk Goes Christmas

Katerina Sperl November 13, 2013

I will admit to being a fan of the “Punk Goes Pop” collection. While I am usually more of a pop and rock fan, the punk versions often sound even better than the originals. However, the new Punk Goes...

The Next Big Girl Band

Katerina Sperl November 6, 2013

The Saturdays have everything they need to be a popular band: five beautiful girls, dancey music, and even a reality TV show, “Chasing the Saturdays.” Just check out their music videos if you don’t...

Bastille

Katerina Sperl October 23, 2013

I, personally, am much more of a Pandora radio fan than an iTunes fan. It takes more than a short fandom to make me actually want to purchase an album; however, my wallet is wide open for Bastille’s...

This Is Not Okay

Katerina Sperl September 18, 2013

Let me preface this rant by thanking John and Leona Gehring for their large donation to the Henry C. Lee Institute. As a student in that college, I can say that we really do appreciate it. That being...

Ariana Grande

Katerina Sperl September 18, 2013

Ariana Grande’s vocal strengths are comparative to Mariah Carey’s; the only difference is that I actually like Ariana Grande. Not only does she have great talent, she also knows how to be beautiful...

Robin’s “Thicke” Controversy

Katerina Sperl September 4, 2013

Robin Thicke is best known for his “Blurred Lines” single. The track, featuring T.I. and Pharrell, is catchy and fun. He blends an older feel with new effects for a serenade like Justin Timberlake’s. When...

Jason Castro:Even Better in Person

Katerina Sperl September 4, 2013

I have never been nervous about conducting an interview before, but as the cliché goes: there is a first time for everything. Jason Castro’s greatest influences are some great musicians: Coldplay,...

Hot Chelle Rae’s Latest

Katerina Sperl May 8, 2013

In preparation for Spring Weekend, I decided to download Hot Chelle Rae’s latest album, Whatever. The bad news: they have not released a new album in two years. The good news: the album is so much fun! “I...

A Rocket to the Moon: Wild and Free

Katerina Sperl April 10, 2013

I was first introduced to A Rocket to the Moon when I was exploring the Hollister soundtrack. The happy tune of “Whole Lotta You” won me over. I continued to have high hopes for their new album, Wild...

Exposing Myself to Some New (To Me) Music

Katerina Sperl March 27, 2013

This spring break, I did something completely adventurous. Do not fear: I didn’t get a tattoo or jump off of the side of a cliff. However, I did dig through my friend Kyle’s album collection. As the...

Anita Hill: Reimagining Equality

Katerina Sperl March 13, 2013

On Tuesday, March 5, Dodds Theater was packed as students and faculty piled in to hear Anita Hill’s inspiring presentation. Due to Anita Hill’s testimony in 1991, Congress passed laws that allow sexual...

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