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Kanye West put to the test by a Kanye mess
Mike Long Contributing Writer In the film This is Spinal Tap, fictional rock stars David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel state there’s a fine line between stupid and clever. That phrase had been swimming around in my head over the past few weeks when the acclaimed producer-turned-rapper-turned-superstar-turned-fashion designer-turned-2020 presidential candidate Kanye West released his new…
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Beyoncé unleashes bold, fearless new music video for “Formation”
Ama Addo Contributing Writer This past weekend, Beyoncé dropped the music video “Formation.” This video was just what I needed on a Saturday night: an undeniable affirmation of black (girl) magic. Loaded with African American vernacular and culture, “Formation” showcases impeccable fashion, popular black dance moves and powerful visual messages. The first words you hear…
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Hail, Caesar! is a perfect example of highfalutin humor
Katie Cameron A&E Editor For the last 15 years, George Clooney has been telling interviewers that his next project is Joel and Ethan Coen’s Hail, Caesar! The only problem was they hadn’t written it yet. Last weekend, all that waiting paid off. The new comedy, in theaters now, features everything from musical numbers to synchronized…
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An A&E V-Day Gift Guide Extravaganza
Michael Hatchett A&E Editor I am not a good gift giver. I once gave a one-year-old child a journal. I once gave my infirm grandmother a set of tennis balls. For my ex-girlfriend’s graduation present, I gave her mono. So why am I writing a guide on what gifts you should give one of the…
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Finding Emo
Michael Hatchett an A&E Edi tor for the Voice, can be reached I love music. Music helps me get in touch with my emotions. Valentine’s Day is a big emotional day for a lot of people, in the sense that they suddenly feel the crushing weight of loneliness that they fear will follow them to…
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English department I.S. presentations engage, excite
James May Chief Copy Editor For nearly a decade, the English department has hosted an annual series of I.S. presentation panels, showcasing a selection of theses in progress and forcing seniors to a point of comprehension with their projects. This year’s series kicked off yesterday with “Literature Against Erudition,” featuring presentations by seniors Leah Zavaleta,…
