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Olivia Rodrigo's Return to the Stage

Olivia Rodrigo’s Return to the Stage

Varnika Arianathan, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 1, 2026

For over two years, pop fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of beloved singer Olivia Rodrigo. Her hit album Guts was released in September of 2023, amassing billions of streams and cementing her...

Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer

Pop Stars Are Taking Over The Summer

Nina Zhu, Student Life Editor September 1, 2024

With the summer of 2024 coming to an end, pop stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter have dominated the music scene, with new albums and huge crowds at music festivals like Lollapalooza. As we...

2023 Autumn Playlist

2023 Autumn Playlist

Sophia Jiang October 3, 2023

Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran we fell in love in october by girl in red October by Alessia Cara September by Earth, Wind, and Fire (alternative: Taylor Swift cover of this song) Run by Taylor...

My *Correct* Ranking of SZA’s SOS

Alexandra Saffman February 27, 2023

In classic Wisconsin fashion, an ice storm hit the roads the day I was supposed to go to a SZA concert in Chicago. I love my friends, and they all have pretty impeccable driving records–only having owned...

Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?

Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?

Monika Jeraj February 27, 2023

It’s safe to say that all of State Farm Stadium was buzzing before Super Bowl LVII’s halftime show. Rihanna. A household name for over a decade. Who wouldn’t be excited? Opening with B**** Better...

Grammys Recap

Grammys Recap

Ben Arnoldussen February 26, 2023

Yes, it’s that time of the year, when we find out what artists are still the biggest of the decade, up-and-coming, or one-hit wonders.    Most shocking: Harry Styles wins Album of the Year When...

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