Arts & Entertainment

2017, god DAMN. What a year for hip-hop lovers. What was once a genre has become a rapidly evolving culture of sub-genres, and 2k17 will be known as a milestone for trap hop’s popular appeal. Increasing numbers of youth bumping the…

Actress Olivia Cole passed away on January 19th at age 75. Cole was well-known for her role as Matilda in the 1979 TV series “Roots,” in which she won an Emmy for best supporting actress. In “Roots,” which follows the history of an…

Music’s biggest night was in full swing January 28. The 60th Grammy Annual Award Show highlighted the talents of varying musical acts in 2017. Well, sort of. In a not-so-shocking turn of events, many of those performing were men and the…

First off, I want to know how a 13-year-old is already more successful than me. Marsai Martin, best known for her role as the sassy Diane Johnson in the hit ABC comedy series “Black-ish,” has just snagged her first producing gig. The film…

For those who care deeply about the environment, the PCA Department’s upcoming production of David Stallings’ Dark Water should not be missed.  The play focuses on the struggle of animals to survive during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of…

Americans are no strangers to the invasion of British folk-rock groups, and like many of their predecessors, the Staves have crossed the pond to share their tight harmonies and acoustic dreams. The band is comprised of three sisters: Emily,…

The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) are the most often forgotten awards of the award show season. Everyone knows the Globes for their drunken debauchery and the Oscars with the regality and title that forever brands an actor. Yet the SAG…

Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards have been announced, and “The Shape of Water” is in the lead with 13 nominations, becoming one of the most nominated films in history. “The Shape of Water” is up for Best Picture, Best Actress (Sally…