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REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of April

Baila Love, Online Editor-In-Chief May 25, 2025

Whether it be lead singles, full albums or even live recordings, April was filled with an overwhelming amount of incredible new music. Even after I narrowed it down to my favorite eight songs, simply deciding...

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REVIEW: “Live at Revolution Hall” by Adrianne Lenker

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor May 1, 2025

When I initially saw this release coming up, I never planned on writing a review because usually live albums aren’t very different from their original releases. However, as soon as I put in my earbuds...

Baila's Top 8 of March on a cassette. Design by Lucas Smith.

REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of March

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor April 22, 2025

For readers who missed all of March’s releases, don’t worry, because I didn’t. There were a variety of major music releases last month, ranging from upbeat pop hits to laid back country tunes but...

Cover of Lucy Dacus' latest album, Forever Is a Feeling.

REVIEW: Forever Is a Feeling

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor April 12, 2025

Lucy Dacus explores a new sound for her music with her latest release. On March 28, Dacus released her first album since 2021, “Forever Is a Feeling.” This album marks a significant change in her style,...

Panera Bread opened near Free State on March 10.

REVIEW: Panera Bread

Dylan Tenbrink, Reporter April 7, 2025

Panera Bread recently opened a new location near Free State on Bauer Farm Dr. and 6th Street. Panera offers more food options to students. Here’s a review of a few must-try items on the menu. Overall...

Paddington Bear explores his original home of Peru. Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

REVIEW: Paddington in Peru

Elliot Skillman, News Copy Editor March 11, 2025

After a seven year hiatus, Paddington Brown, voiced by Ben Whishaw, has returned to theaters in time for Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Following the same charming, marmalade-loving, fictional bear, “Paddington...

A CD with all of Online Managing Editor Baila Love's favorite songs from February. Digital Illustration by Lucas Smith

REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of February

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor March 11, 2025

February was a busy month in the music scene, with a myriad of notable releases. It was hard to narrow it down to just 8 songs, but after a couple weeks of reflecting over what February had to offer, this...

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

REVIEW: Baila’s Top 8 of January

Baila Love, Online Managing Editor February 17, 2025

This January, we started the year off well with releases like a new Ethel Cain album and Lucy Dacus’ lead single for “Forever is a Feeling". Though there are a few I did not include (such as Mac Miller’s...

'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Album Cover

REVIEW: The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2025

In the final installment of his modern trilogy and last project as The Weeknd, singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye cemented himself as one of the 21st century’s greatest Pop/R&B megastars with the release...

Hanging on the wall, the mosaic sign for Cleo And Leo's bakery is on display inside of the restaurant.

REVIEW: Cleo & Leo on Elm Street

Olive Minor, Reporter January 13, 2025

Cleo & Leo on Elm Street is a new Mexican-inspired café in North Lawrence and opened in October. The owners have made the most of the small space by adding outdoor seating and several tables with...

REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar

REVIEW: GNX by Kendrick Lamar

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor December 13, 2024

In the midst of the last day of school before Thanksgiving break, rap sensation Kendrick Lamar dropped a surprise album “GNX” on Nov. 22. With the album being his sixth studio piece, this collection...

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REVIEW: Wicked

Ebi Hegeman, Reporter December 13, 2024

Wicked on Broadway just celebrated 21 years since opening in 2003 and has yet to leave the stage since. So when a movie adaptation was announced, Wicked fans counted down the day til release. With its...

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