Aug 27, 2025 | Global, Music, Words
By Mercy Green Music has always been a transformational form of entertainment and healing for many. It is a powerful tool for emotional expression, social transformation, and communication. In the past few years, the relationship between mental health and music has...
Aug 27, 2025 | Global, Music, Words
By Beah Corrales Through this essay I seek to explore the music of The Hunger Games trilogy and prequels and their social impact, as well as the ways which they have shaped me as a creative and a person tremendously. The original trilogy began in 2008 with the first...
Aug 27, 2025 | Events, Global, Music, Words
By Maggie Hoppel “The Dixie Chicks do not advocate premeditated murder, but love getting even.” —The Chicks, on the CD booklet for their 1999 album “Fly” Hello, Earl Written by Dennis Linde and performed by the 90s country band The Chicks, “Goodbye...
Aug 27, 2025 | Editorial, Events, Global, Music, Words
By Lily Jimenez Rhetoric in music has served the world in many ways. However, it has been especially important within the context of protest music. Protest music has been around for over centuries,...
Aug 26, 2025 | Community, Global, Music, Words
By Shaye Ritchison Chappell Roan’s music is a powerful expression of queer identity and visibility, using bold lyrics, performances, and images to demand attention when it comes to challenging societal norms, and creating a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Born...
Aug 26, 2025 | Global, Music, Words
By Lexi Spurgin To the average listener, Queen’s music is filled with saccharine grandiose, pomp, and regal imagery that provokes a sense that they align themselves with the upperclass indulgence of aristocrats. But to the trained ear, Queens has a myriad of songs...
