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Cover of "A Matter of Time" by Laufey. Collected from Vingolf Recordings.

REVIEW: “A Matter of Time” by Laufey

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor September 19, 2025

Back at it with a new album, Laufey released “A Matter of Time” only a year after the release of her previous hit album, “Bewitched”. Released on Aug. 22, “A Matter of Time” explores a variety...

Cover of "Man's Best Friend" by Sabrina Carpenter. Collected from Island Records.

REVIEW: Man’s Best Friend

Meredith Shryock, News Copy Editor September 10, 2025

In the past three years, Sabrina Carpenter has gone from an underdog to a household name: topping charts, selling out arenas, bagging awards and finally earning critical acclaim her fans thought she long...

Cover of "Who's The Clown?" by Audrey Hobert. Collected from RCA Records.

REVIEW: “Who’s The Clown?” by Audrey Hobert

Baila Love, Online Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

Following her boom of success from helping write “The Secret of Us” by Gracie Abrams, Audrey Hobert released her debut album “Who’s The Clown?” When I’ve tried to suggest this album to my friends,...

Collected from Magnolia Pictures. Design by Baila Love.

REVIEW: “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”

Ceci Bennett, Captions Editor September 5, 2025

Throughout my entire childhood, Jeff Buckley’s lone hit album “Grace” played on repeat in my house. After years of it being in my parents’ rotation, I finally listened to it in its entirety. I...

Photos sourced from Universal Pictures, The Walt Disney Company, Columbia Records, Universal Music Group, Netflix, Inc. and Warner Record, Inc. Design by Baila Love.

REVIEW: Blockbusters, Bops and Binges

Baila Love, Online Editor-in-Chief August 18, 2025

Digital illustration by Lucas Smith

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...

Digital illustration by Kouri Demelash.

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...

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