Frank Ocean’s Blond Finally Here

Frank Ocean’s Blond Finally Here

After waiting over four years, fans of Frank Ocean can finally rejoice. On Saturday, August 20, Frank Ocean released his long-awaited album, Blond, on Apple Music independently. The title itself is very much the style of Frank Ocean: its different spellings accompany the sensuality of both masculine and feminine styles that Frank Ocean adopts, as suggested by BETs article, “Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Marks a Shift in the R&B Experience for Women.” The album focuses on…

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Best of Netflix

Best of Netflix

  While searching through Netflix with my roommate one night, we stumbled across a show titled, The Great British Baking Show. As people who enjoy cooking shows, we definitely wanted to give this one a go, as it looked very cute and very British. We were not disappointed. Though Netflix currently only has one season of “The Great British Baking Show,” it’s not something that you’ll want to miss. The show is incredibly relaxing, and…

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Batman v Superman: Spoilers

Batman v Superman: Spoilers

While the film was jam-packed with special effects, Hollywood darlings, and two of the biggest names in comic book history, I left the theater feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Full of clichés and anti-climactic filler, I found myself yawning about halfway through and wondering how much more I had to endure. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was not made for comic book fans. It was not a film made for critics. It was made for…

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Bernie Sanders: The Essential Guide

Bernie Sanders: The Essential Guide

Book Review Bernie Sanders: The Essential Guide     Who is Bernie Sanders? We see his name in headlines, hear it on TV and radio, and constantly monitor his movement in social media. His presence in the American political sphere has gained attention over the past months. After all, Sanders is a presidential candidate who has called himself a “democratic socialist,” a marked difference compared to that of other contenders. However, who is this Vermontian…

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Movie Reviews, Oscar Picks

Movie Reviews, Oscar Picks

It’s time for your movie reviews! So, with the Oscar deadline long past and the Academy Awards ceremony just over, this is usually the time when the film season dies down. You can count on action-packed superheroes and franchise films to attract box-office attention. Here were my predictions for the winners: The Revenant, Brie Larson for Best Actress, Kate Winslet or Alicia Vikander for Best Supporting Actress, Spotlight for Best Film, Alejandro Inarritu for Best…

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The Spiritual Exercises

The Spiritual Exercises

Wednesday, from 10-12 pm, subject yourself to Spiritual Exercises put on by Cass Balzer ’16 and Spencer Michaud ’16. This radio show is one of a kind in this day and age. They play some of the heaviest music they can find, just for you, every week. The music is raw and open-ended. And is only for those true music lovers that seek to gain something from their listening experience. They also play other types…

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