The Longwood music department has quite a diverse set of classes for anyone to take including piano, chorus, guitar, wind percussion and so much more! Now they have welcomed yet another section to their group: a strings program with the new official teacher, Dr. Lauretta Werner. Before ...
This semester, there has been a lot of changes in the way we live life on campus. Some of our classes have gone either hybrid or fully online, many extracurricular activities have been canceled and we are required to wear a mask to leave our dorm-space. One of the many activities that have had to change ...
Has anyone ever thought about seeing the world? Going to different countries, seeing new things, learning more about the big, blue marble we all live on, it all sounds grand. At Longwood University, we have been connected with great study abroad programs that can help us make this a reality. The question ...
Stephen King has written and published 63 novels and is renowned for his work in horror. Some of his most famous works are The Shining, The Stand, Misery and Pet Sematary. However, there is one piece that has stood out among many others and has even become the second best-selling novel written ...
Dababy is one of the most popular artists in the music industry. His popular “Suge” brought in millions of streams and fans. Dababy is known for his flow and witty lyrics while picking some great beats. His debut release “Baby on Baby” introduced how Dababy can put together a decent album. ...
We have been under quarantine for roughly one month now and the thought is almost chilling that there is no clear end in sight. People are learning new ways to cope with this new lifestyle, to earn money, to connect with people and to enjoy their hobbies. Now, with hobbies, everyone is exploring new ...
During this time of quarantine, musical artists have found ways to entertain their fans. Quarantine concerts have recently been popular throughout the streaming services of Instagram live and Twitch. Popular artists such as Torey Lanez, T-Pain and H.E.R. have been streaming their greatest hits as well ...
Joyner Lucas is a rapper from Massachusetts who first blew up with the controversial song called “I’m Not Racist.” The track showed how Joyner could touch on serious issues while telling a conventional story. Lucas then showed his lyricism by rapping over popular songs such as “DNA,” “Suge” ...
What is Anime? To people who don’t watch it, they may just see it as another cartoon, but to those who do, they are fully aware it is much more than that. Anime is hand-drawn, or computer animated, work that is associated with Japan. The word Anime itself is the Japanese word for animation. Now, there ...
Childish Gambino is an interesting artist because of the amazing creativity in his songs. From “Because of the internet” to “Awaken My Love!” Childish Gambino shows that he is talented at both rapping and singing. One of Gambino’s recent tracks “This Is America” also shows his creative ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. We are living in quite uncertain times. For many, the solution to all of this is a bit of relaxing escapism, to drift off under the warm sun, thinking of calm waters and sandy beaches. For others, being shut inside ...
Editor's note: The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author. Where there are butts in seats, there is money to be made. With virtually the entire country on quarantine right now, movie studios are trying to figure out some way to recoup the losses that will inevitably come ...
“Eternal Atake” is the sophomore from Lil Uzi vert who has collaborated with artists such as Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, and Migos. Lil Uzi debut album “Luv is Rage 2” received mixed reviews, however, it did provide some top hits for Uzi. Uzi then went on a hiatus with the artist having problems ...
Greed, lying, cheating, oh my! All of these themes were combined and addressed this past weekend in Longwood’s production of ‘Chicago” the musical. ‘Chicago’, which is the longest running American musical in Broadway history, is all about criminals and their rise to fame as they try ...
We all view different things in a different light. We all have our points of view on art, the music we listen to, our political standpoints. But what if it came down to the simple gestures one makes such as waving, eating and drinking, or even blowing one’s nose? It sounds strange, but most cultures ...
The Lorax may speak for the trees, but people have celebrated them for thousands of years. While many have heard of Arbor Day and Earth Day many people outside of Jewish culture are unfamiliar with Tu BiShvat. Tu BiShvat is a way to celebrate the trees and the beauty of the world. This historic holiday ...
Hair clips. Barrettes. Chic nineties aesthetic. Scrunchies and headbands meets this trifecta between what exudes a childlike image. This fad is nothing new, just designer. Maneuvering into society as a revived fashion trend, young adults have unequivocally resonated a sparked obsession with barrettes. Emerging ...
Roddy Rich is a rapper from Compton, California that has collaborated with artists such as Nipsey Hussle and Meek Mill. Roddy Rich started to get recognition when he appeared on last year’s XXL Freshman Cover. Now Roddy Rich releases “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial” which is his debut album, ...
Throughout the year, there are many things we celebrate: President’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the New Year, and many more. However, there are times when we celebrate different kinds of events such as Black History Month. As many people are aware, Black History Month runs throughout February. ...
Lil Wayne has been in the rap game for years under the Young Money recording label. His rise in fame is a great story as he was once considered to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. However, for the past couple of years, Wayne has released an abundance of subpar to bad music. He eventually ...
