Author: Rifah Raida

The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters

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The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters

Natalie McCleery ‘29mccleeryngr92@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer This summer, Netflix broke its own record of its most watched original movie ever, and it wasn’t with some thriller or action movie. According Netflix’s website, the movie that has gotten over 300 million views and over 500 million hours streamed since its June 20th release is KPop Demon Hunters. Aptly named, this feature, produced by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, is about a K-pop girl group Huntr/x. The girls are…

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Social Activism in Modern Music

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Social Activism in Modern Music

Gita Anand ‘28anandggr@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer Music has always connected people. From parties to long drives, from weddings to funerals, music enriches our lives in countless aspects. When we can’t find the words, we turn to art to express ourselves. Whether promoting peace with folk music in the 1960s, taking a stand with countercultural punk in the late ‘70s, or calling out systemic injustice through hip hop in the ‘90s, music has been relevant in social movements…

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Laufey Captures the Essence of Young Adulthood

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Laufey Captures the Essence of Young Adulthood

Janeth Gomez ’29gomezj96@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer Laufey’s latest album, “A Matter of Time,” sounds like the soundtrack to a romcom with the highs and lows of young heartbreak, one shaped by her background in classical music. She has won the hearts of millions through her music online, but her journey began in early childhood, influenced by her violinist mother and her violin professor grandfather. She first played violin at age four. Then, at the age of 15,…

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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend”

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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Man’s Best Friend”

Melanie Mandelke ‘29mandelkem17@lakeforest.eduStaff Writer Sabrina Carpenter’s release of her seventh studio album was anticipated to be another album filled with iconic summer anthems, following her Grammy Award-winning “Short N’ Sweet.” The single “Manchild,” released in June, promised a continuation of Carpenter’s signature witty lyrics and catchy beats, along with a blend of pop and country influences. Fans loved it, and so did TikTok users, with the spread of a new line-dance-esque trend to the song….

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Lake Forest College Mock Trial club to take over the Supreme Court

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Lake Forest College Mock Trial club to take over the Supreme Court

Rifah Raida ‘28raidar@lakeforest.eduA&E Editor SATIRE–Frustrated with the current state of the judiciary, the Lake Forest College Mock Trial team hastaken matters into their own hands: they’re overthrowing the Supreme Court. Mock Trial at Lake Forest College is a competitive trial advocacy program where students takeon the roles of attorneys and witnesses in simulated civil and criminal cases. Enrollment in thecourse requires participation in the annual regional competition held each February. The teamparticipated in the annual…

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