Notable albums, hits and amazing artists of 2016 Eli Gwin-Kerr February 1, 2017 Lifestyle Angel Olsen- My Woman After 2012’s “Half Way Home” and 2014’s “Burn Your Fire for No Witness,” Angel Olsen has settled upon a level of intensity that seemed to be building up over her entire indie-folk caree...
“Search Party” brings new take on mocking Millennials Eli Gwin-Kerr December 7, 2016 Lifestyle When TBS’ new comedy “Search Party” debuted on Nov. 21, it seemed like another television show that was a poking fun at the supposed self-centeredness of Millennials. So goes the cycle of generational punching-...
How politicians master the art of apologies Eli Gwin-Kerr October 31, 2016 Lifestyle Our lives are set on a stage for all to see, whether we like it or not. Some are set on a bigger stage than others, but in the age of handheld cameras and microphones everyone is subject to some form of constan...
Professional skateboarder comes out as gay Eli Gwin-Kerr October 5, 2016 Lifestyle Skate culture is built on trends, tongue-in-cheek references and homages, but it grows through technical and stylistic progression. The sport has found its core values in a state of polarization due to large...
Happy Day Microfunds Club Eli Gwin-Kerr October 5, 2016 Lifestyle The words are “Silicon Valley” and “entrepreneur” are more than synonymous; they’re practically interchangeable. As the entrepreneurial spirit spreads beyond the office buildings of downtown Palo Alto, the sear...
Boys Do Cry: A Look at Frank Ocean’s Newest Wave of Releases Eli Gwin-Kerr September 14, 2016 Lifestyle, Showcase As if he has not made it clear over the past four years, Frank Ocean reminds the world “I ain’t on your schedule/ I ain’t on no schedule,” in the closing track “Futura Free” on his new album. Titled “Blonde,” h...
Craig Sager going strong after two battles with cancer Eli Gwin-Kerr May 18, 2016 Sports As the 2016 National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs begin in earnest, viewers can expect a flurry of exaggerated media attention to accompany them, composed mainly of more Lebron and Curry stats, ridicul...
Exchanging backpacks for duty Madeline McCluskey and Eli Gwin-Kerr April 28, 2016 Lifestyle, Spotlight 1 For the vast majority of high schoolers, the prospect of joining the Armed Forces barely grazes the mind as a post-high school option. Less than 10 percent of high school graduates take the Armed Services Vocat...
Marvel revives Black Panther Eli Gwin-Kerr April 28, 2016 Lifestyle Marvel Comics, the juggernaut (no pun intended) of the comic book world and its accompanying movie genre, renewed a 50 year-old series on April 6. “Black Panther #1” is the revamped version of the Black Panther...
Rappers of Palo Alto High School Eli Gwin-Kerr March 16, 2016 Lifestyle Since its inception during the rise of hip-hop culture, rapping has been a form of self-expression for many. Through their music, groups from the early ‘90s such as N.W.A. and the Wu-Tang became symbols of cont...
