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Dear Old Wicked

Dear Old Wicked

After 12 years in the making, the film adaptation of "Wicked" hit theaters on Nov. 22, 2024.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor February 12, 2025

A tornado, a yellow brick road, and three clicks before “The Wizard of Oz,” an unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe story takes place—a story of the good...

The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good

The Album Reviewed That Has Really Long Titles and Lasts A Really Long Time Without Any Lyrics And Is All Instruments But It Is Still Good

André 3000’s first solo album, “New Blue Sun,” pushes the boundaries of music conventions and displays his unique vision.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager February 5, 2025

  This year in the Album of the Year category at the Grammy Awards, there are the expected faces: Beyonce, Charli XCX, and Chappell Roan.  But out of nowhere comes the debut solo album of former...

Pharrell Williams in Lego form.

Built to Inspire

Jack-of-all-trades Pharrell Williams brings to the screen his very own biopic with a youthful and creative flare only he could create.
Luke Viviano, News Editor & Business Manager February 3, 2025

Pharrell Williams has never been one to stand in line with any of his contemporaries, no matter which of his many ventures it happens to be. When, on Jan. 26, 2024, he announced that his upcoming biopic...

Gambler's Prayer

Gambler’s Prayer

“Desire, I Want To Turn Into You,” and the album's deluxe “Everasking Edition” is Caroline Polachek’s sophomore album, released on Feb. 14, 2023.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor January 31, 2025

Life and death, love and heartbreak, glory and the journey seeking it; Caroline Polachek, an indie-alternative pop artist with a uniquely enchanting voice and distinct production, explores an array...

Don't Open the Door.

Don’t Open the Door.

“Alien: Romulus,” the latest movie in one of the most classic science fiction series, “Alien,” has been thrilling audiences since August 2024.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2025

The long-lasting science fiction thriller series that started in 1979 with the movie “Alien” has finally been continued. The ninth installment to this series is “Alien: Romulus,” which was released...

It's here, It's You

It’s here, It’s You

Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, the indie-pop duo behind Magdalena Bay, released their sophomore album “Imaginal Disk” on August 23, 2024.
Alex Schwind, Culture & Graphics Editor January 29, 2025

Dynamic American alternative pop duo Magdalena Bay imagined and brought to life a new universe of music with their otherworldly, synth-pop, disco-inspired sophomore album “Imaginal Disk.” Proceeded...

Still Watching Netflix?

Still Watching Netflix?

Scrolling through the void of Netflix shows and movies can seem endless, so the Spark staff gathered the best recommendations.

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Dancing on Air

The 33rd season of the competition show Dancing With the Stars accumulated more viewer votes than any other season. Editor-in-chief Grace Callahan breaks down the top five contestants and other elements throughout the season.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2024

The star of the 28th season of “The Bachelor” made “Dancing With the Stars” history by being the first male from “The Bachelor” also to become the Mirrorball Champion. Joey Graziadei was joined...

Ghostly Grins

Ghostly Grins

36 years later, the ghost with the most is back. “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” summoned viewers to theaters making $147.2 million globally on its opening weekend.
Addison Stallsmith, Culture Editor November 29, 2024

In the quaint town of White River, there are ghosts, demons, and the Deetzes. Or at least there were. Since “Beetlejuice,” the new film titled “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” was released in which the...

This is How it Goes

This is How it Goes

British singer-songwriter Beabadoobee takes on more mature topics with her fifth studio album, “This is How Tomorrow Moves.”
Joselyn Duff, Opinion Editor November 13, 2024

      Beabadoobee (Beatrice Laus), the musician behind popular songs such as “Glue Song,” “Coffee,” and “the perfect pair,” released her fifth studio album...

Break a Leg

Break a Leg

“Longlegs” is a horror film known by many for its promotional lead-up to the movie’s release. Was it worth the suspense?
Allie Haucke, Feature Editor & Business Manager October 23, 2024

The summer of 2024 was one dominated by horror films. Horror ‘flicks like “Maxxxine,” “A Quiet Place Day One,” and “Alien: Romulus” all ruled the box office, but one horror film stood...

If You Feel It, Chase It!

If You Feel It, Chase It!

“Twisters,” a standalone sequel to the classic natural disaster film, “Twister,” tore through the box office this summer.
Grace Callahan, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2024

  The state of Oklahoma was ravaged by monster weather events once again on the Hollywood silver screen beginning on July 19, 2024. “Twisters,” a standalone sequel to the 1996 film “Twister,”...

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