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‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’: excels in production, suffers with vague lyricism, underutilized vocals
‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally’: excels in production, suffers with vague lyricism, underutilized vocals
Claire O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief

For the past two years, Harry Styles has kept out of the spotlight. From turning down pictures from fans to being spotted...

My top 5 albums of 2025
My top 5 albums of 2025
Claire O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief

2025 boasted many high-profile music releases. From Taylor Swift to Bad Bunny to Tyler, the Creator, there has been...

The Success of the “Stranger Things” Soundtrack
The Success of the “Stranger Things” Soundtrack
Claire O'Connor, Editor-in-Chief

Volume One of Netflix’s “Stranger Things” was released Nov. 26, with Volumes Two and Three to be released Dec....

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Kate Unplugged - Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Unplugged – Volleyball Senior Dinner Edition
Kate Miller, Editor

Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Unplugged: Hoco Adventures!
Kate Miller, Editor

Kate Unplugged: US Asian Fest Edition
Kate Miller, Editor

What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
What When Where Wildlife:Dangerous Virginia Animals
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 21, 2024

Lantern flies, an invasive species of moth, have been a recent topic of discussion as sightings have become more frequent...

What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
What When Where Wildlife: Goes Domesticated
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • October 2, 2024

People love their pets, that's a pretty universal truth. However, when it comes down to it, people have varying tastes....

What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
What when where wildlife: Pets Around the globe
Ryan Bacharach, Staff Reporter • September 27, 2024

When you hear the word “pet,” what's the first animal that comes to mind? Chances are it's a dog or cat, since those...

Kahlo and Rivera: artistic power couple?
Kahlo and Rivera: artistic power couple?
Sam Waters, Staff Reporter

This past fall and winter, The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley displayed an exhibit dedicated to the life of Frida Kahlo...

The Guerilla Girls & Inequality in the Arts
The Guerilla Girls & Inequality in the Arts
Sam Waters, Staff Reporter

A few years ago, at the Hershorn Art Museum in Washington DC, I had the privilege of viewing an exhibit by The Guerilla...

The TikTokification of 21st Century Art
The TikTokification of 21st Century Art
Sam Waters, Staff Reporter

As social media gains more users every day, and more artists are finding an audience in the digital world, artists can’t...

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Will Ruscitella
The Importance of LGBTQ+ Theatre
Will Ruscitella, Staff Reporter • March 26, 2026

With Drag superstar “Bob The Drag Queen” just finishing up their role as Harold Zidler and passing the torch to Megan...

Will Ruscitella
Netflix’s New Queer Show “Boots” Is A Hot Hit For The Gays
Will Ruscitella, Staff Reporter • December 5, 2025

Welcome again to Unorthodox Catwalk In this installment, I will be talking about how much the queer community is obsessed...

Will Ruscitella
Gay Representation In Fictional Media
Will Ruscitella, Staff Reporter • October 29, 2025

Welcome back to Unorthodox Catwalk. As an openly gay man, I’m not going to pretend I’ve never been offended by misrepresentation...

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Eight books to read this winter break
Mariam Abdalla, Staff Reporter • December 16, 2025

Winter reading hits different. Waiting for the holidays, snowy days, lights hung up around the neighborhood and no school....

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My fall book of the year: The Pumpkin Spice Café
Mariam Abdalla, Staff Reporter • December 3, 2025

When fall hits, everything has this warm, nostalgic and cozy vibe that makes everything feel better. “The Pumpkin...

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A Good Girls Guide To Murder: The Book or Show?
Mariam Abdalla, Staff Reporter • September 25, 2025

Holly Jackson's “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” (AGGGTM) is more than just a best-selling YA book. It captures...

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