Arts & Entertainment

Kino

Kino, is a Soviet rock band that was created in 1981. During this time, Kino became widely known in Russia and in the West. They are credited with inspiring later rock bands in Russia as Kino was one of the first Russian rock bands. They're also considered to be the second most influential Russian rock band ever and their songs have achieved great status in Russia.

EUNJI KWAK

Nov 132 min read

Thornapple

I’ve been listening to this band, Thornapple, for a pretty long time. Honestly, they’re probably one of my favorite bands along with Journey. They have a good amount of songs with different varieties but what I love most is the singer Yoon Seonghyeon's vocals because his voice is so distinctive.

EUNJI KWAK

Nov 132 min read

Animal Crossing: Engaging and Fun Gameplay

Animal Crossing is a highly successful and popularized Nintendo franchise. In this cozy game, the player moves to a deserted island along with other animal villagers and works to transform it into a nice town for the whole community. Resources are able to be gathered around the island, where the player is able to collect wood, shovel fossils, fish, etc. There is no main end goal for this game; rather, it is designed for people to enjoy the experience of playing and serves as

Abby Cruz

Oct 303 min read

IShowSpeed: “My Mom Is Kinda Homeless” The Reunion

One of the longest lasting memes of this decade, the “My mom is kinda homeless” meme started on December 29, 2021, during IShowSpeed’s stream titled “Early Stream!” Speed was hosting a Fortnite event where he would play against fans for money. If they won, they would earn some cash. The stream was meant to be a fun and friendly interaction between the YouTuber and his viewers, but things quickly took a strange turn. Two players joined the event using the names Pew is Daddy a

JAYDEN SARNO

Oct 282 min read

2025 Release: Silent Hill F

Following a much beloved game series that first launched in February of 1999, Silent Hill f has recently made its mark throughout the internet upon its release on September 25th of this year (save for those who had early access). Characteristic to the Silent Hill series, the new game makes the best use of psychological horror, ambience, and gameplay to create a worthwhile gaming experience with many brain-wracking puzzles and exhilarating combat sequences. The new game did n

Julianna Covarrubias

Oct 216 min read

The Memoirs of Lady Hyegyŏng

A review. Memoirs of Lady Hyegyong Recently, I read the Memoirs of Lady Hyegyŏng which was a heart-wrenching and chilling tale of court politics in the Joseon Dynasty. The author, Lady Hyegyŏng , narrates her story of becoming the Crown Princess by marrying Prince Sado whose tragic downfall she narrates. As a Korean-American, I was deeply fascinated with her memoirs, which is a firsthand account of Joseon court politics. Even more so as a Korean girl myself, her memoirs

EUNJI KWAK

Oct 1812 min read

In Praise of the Lush Album

Since quarantine, the American singer-songwriter Mitsuki Laycock, known professionally as just Mitski, has increasingly garnered more attention from fans worldwide, more so than ever in the past. She is praised for her unique storytelling and symbolism in melancholically toned songs that resonate with much of her listener’s thoughts. In a time like quarantine where it wasn’t hard to feel somber when everyone was receiving the news of increasing COVID cases, many themselves be