As we near the end of this musical culture journey, thank you for being here. I do advise you read the first two before this one. If not, we’ll jump right in. 2017 begins the end of this series and there is a visible culture change in this year. The #1 spot belongs to "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran....

Ah, the 2010s. To us Gen Zers, it’s the end of an era. Most of our lives have been spent in this decade, and as it has just come to a close, it is important to reflect on the most fundamental part of life: childhood. And what impacts childhood more than toys? There have been so many different...

Everyone remembers yelling out “Kobe!” when tossing something in the trash can in ode to the Los Angeles Laker legend Kobe Bryant. However, now when we do it, there will be a whole different meaning. On the afternoon of Sunday, January 26 in Calabasas, California, nine people were tragically...

The Super Bowl is on February 2, featuring the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC Champion New England... wait what? They’re not in it this year? This year it’s the Kansas City Chiefs representing the AFC, led by Patrick Mahomes on offense and Tyrann Mathieu on defense. Dubbed...

When the ball dropped at 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2020, it ushered in a new decade and closed the curtain on the old one, the 2010s. Thousands of films were released in this time span, with many being a blip in the cultural consciousness. But only a few films earned the title of the most influential...

Welcome back fellas! Glad you came back. I suggest looking back at part 1 of this series before reading this. If not, let’s get right back into the action. 2014 had a lot to live up to after 2013 dropped so many songs still on playlists to this day. The #1 song was "Happy" by Pharrell Williams....

As the first semester ends, final exams approach. This year, final exams will take place the week of January 27th. The schedule is as follows: Monday, January 27th – Elective Exams given during regularly scheduled classes throughout the day. Tuesday, January 28th – World Language and English...

The decade is coming to a close. How has this decade in music changed? I’ll take you way back through the 2010s in music. It is 2010. The #1 song of that year: "TiK ToK" by Ke$ha. Yes, just like the TikTok on your phones right now. #2 was "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum, which most of you won’t...

Thanksgiving has come and gone and as we head into December, a lot of people are struggling to find fun things to do with friends and family in the winter. The frigid temperatures make it hard to be outside, but don’t worry, you can still have fun in the winter. One popular local spot to go to...

With the holidays approaching, it is usually that time of year where people stop and think about the things they are grateful for. It is even tradition to go around the table during Thanksgiving and have everyone say what they are thankful for.   But are we really grateful?  Despite what the...