JOSEPH DEBELL: OPINION EDITOR Graphic was made by Joseph DeBell With Beyoncé up for Album of the Year again, there’s a question: can the Recording Academy continue to overlook one of the most influential artists of our time? Her critically acclaimed album “Cowboy Carter” faces tough competition this year, including Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and…
BY JOSEPH DEBELL, OPINION EDITOR Graphic: @beyonce on Instagram Long before the days of sought-after country artists like Toby Keith, country music has always prided itself on two things: storytelling and being the voice of the everyday American. However, Beyoncé’s experience suggests otherwise. Beyoncé’s latest effort, “Cowboy Carter,” the first LP by a Black woman…
By Ashley Estabrook, Contributing Writer One hundred and two million people across the United States tuned in to watch the Super Bowl this past Sunday. The commercials, halftime show and the game itself are quintessential components of the widely viewed event. During big events like the Super Bowl, we have come to expect political statements…
By Brandon Fields Staff Writer Beyoncé Knowles Carter creates a conversation, and after the release of her second visual album, the conversation is louder than ever before. Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the most famous Hollywood couples, but when it comes to their personal lives, they are reserved in what they allow the public…
By Nicolette DiMura Staff Writer A-list stars such as Beyoncé, Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, John Legend and others walked the red carpet for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards which took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. on Sunday Feb. 8. The show opened with an introduction…
By Annie Riley Assitant News Editor After a controversial inauguration lip-synching scandal, Beyoncé won her fans and even her critics back over after a fabulous halftime performance at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Beyoncé has been performing onstage since she was a child, but this performance came at a perfect time for the 31-year-old pop…
By Deirdre Spilman Opinion Editor Patriotism swept the nation last Monday when President Barack Obama was inaugurated for his second term. The event became even more momentous as he is the nation’s first African-American president and the ceremony just happened to take place on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, if you are like me,…