Brent Faiyaz “FTW” album review
Calling Brent Faiyaz a rising star would be an understatement. Known by many for his standout feature on GoldLink’s “Crew,” Faiyaz for the past few years has built a decent …
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BoJack Horseman ends in the only way it can: Bittersweet
When the 2010s began, adult animation was coming into a new era. The turn of the decade brought us Bob’s Burgers and Archer, with Rick and Morty waiting in the …
Mac Miller leaves a thoughtful goodbye with ‘‘Circles’’
Days before what would’ve been his 28th birthday, Mac Miller’s family released his posthumous album “Circles.” Before his death in 2018, Mac Miller was undergoing an interesting transition in his …
Mick Jenkins drops gems on “The Circus”
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HBO’s “Watchmen” brings something new to the table
After years of toiling in development hell, HBO has finally blessed the masses with a “Watchmen” adaptation. With “Leftovers” showrunner Damon Lindelof at the helm, the adaptation is set in …
James Wiseman leaving Memphis is a bad sign for College Hoops
In less than a month the Memphis Tigers went from a title contender to an underdog. On Dec. 19 James Wiseman announced that he’ll be leaving the school to train for the NBA …
Women’s Hoops fall to Peninsula in Overtime, 66-63.
In a game that went down to the wire, Bellevue dropped their conference opener against Peninsula Wednesday night. It was a knock-down, drag-out fight the Pirates and Bulldogs traded baskets. It was …
Mac Miller, GoldLink and industry politics in rap
Late last month rapper D’Anthony Carlos, known as GoldLink, published a lengthy post on Instagram accusing Mac Miller of plagiarism. The D.C. native claimed that Miller stole ideas from the …
Tory Lanez turns up the nostalgia on “Chixtape 5”
As the 2010s comes to a close, the one thing that this decade will be remembered for is rap music’s complete embrace of R&B aesthetics. Rappers of the 90s and …
No, Boomer isn’t even close to the N-Word
Yes, we’re having that conversation. As wild as this may sound there are actual sentient human beings who believe this. It would benefit all of us to address this now …
Seahawks pull out tough OT win against the Niners, 27-24.
In one of the most important games of the year, the Seahawks came out on top 27-24 in overtime. Despite the Niners’ stout defense containing Russell Wilson for much of …
NCAA votes to allow student athletes to get brand sponsorships
On Oct. 29 the board of the National Collegiate Athletics Association approved student athletes to allow them to receive sponsors and endorsements. Through a unanimous ruling, the governing body came …
Secular ‘Ye is the best ‘Ye
I listened to “Jesus is King” the morning it came out and thought it was a mixed bag. There were some highlights, such as the rap game’s super weapon known …
Pat Mahomes out for a month with dislocated kneecap
Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Pat Mahomes will be out for as much as five weeks with a dislocated right kneecap he suffered during last week’s 30-6 blow-out win versus the …
Smashing Stereotypes is the NFL’s new trend
Casual football fans are finally waking up to Russell Wilson’s greatness. After his masterful performance against the Rams on prime time TV, Wilson is neck and neck with Pat Mahomes …
Don’t hate Vontaze Burfict, hate the game
Oakland Raiders’ linebacker Vontaze Burfict was recently hit with a season ending suspension for his helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts’ tight end Jack Doyle. Burfict has an infamous reputation for being …
Crumb, Divino Nino and Shormey hit Neumos in Seattle
Boston-based Rock band Crumb came to Seattle on September 29th. This concert was part of their 2019 Fall Tour with 2 other bands Divino Nino and Shormey. Crumb has gotten …
Why it’s hard to sympathize with Jordan Peterson
Just recently, Canadian professor Jordan B. Peterson checked into rehab. Peterson had been grappling with an addiction to medication he’s been taking to cope with his depression, his wife’s cancer …
New look: Wellness Center re-opens
Fall quarter marks the official opening of the newly remodeled Wellness Center located in the school’s G building. Having finished renovations last August, the new center includes an expanded fitness …
Why can’t we let our heroes rest in peace?
Last week NBA Superstar LeBron James posted on Instagram wearing a custom-made LA Lakers jersey with « Crenshaw » on it, causing a lot of hype on social media. The …