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Kendrick keeps it real

If you expect Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” to be anything like his previous album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City,” I’m here to tell you that you’ll be sorely disappointed. However, the album itself is far from a disappointment. “Butterfly” doesn’t boast a mainstream sound…

We need to talk about BuzzFeed

It’s no secret that many of the things promoted on websites like BuzzFeed aren’t exactly the finest pieces of journalism on the Internet. A recent example would be an article I read titled “Timmy Turner from ‘The Fairly OddParents’ is Ridiculously Hot Now.” I honestly…

“Birdman” Takes Audiences on a Wild Flight

Despite winning multiple Academy Awards, the sheer existence of “Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” wasn’t a known fact to everyone, which isn’t all that surprising if you think about it. The latest film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu is far from a sound example…

Pop Culture Shocked

Every now and then, I like to think about where popular culture will be when I’m the same age my grandparents are now. It’s weird for me to believe that there will come a day when I educate my children and grandchildren about “old school”…

The Future is [Almost] Here

It’s quickly becoming apparent that our society is still quite a ways away from introducing many of the technological innovations that “Back to the Future, Part II” said we’d have by now. Despite that fact, many forward-thinking engineers and inventors are continuing to develop ideas…

The Necessary Evolution of Parks and Rec

Tuesday, Feb. 24, marked the end of NBC’s fan-favorite series “Parks and Recreation,” as its loyal fans said goodbye to Leslie Knope and all of the other eccentric residents of Pawnee, Indiana who graced the small screen for seven seasons. “Parks” was a one-of-a-kind series…

Branch out with Willow, the ‘Anti-Tinder’

These days, interacting with others has become more of a game, as it appears that many would rather spend time fishing for likes, retweets and “swipe rights” than sit across from someone else and make small talk. Willow, a dating app that was released to…

The 2015 Snubby Awards

Once again, the Oscars have managed to drum up a lot of buzz as many eagerly await to see who takes one of the little gold guys home with them this Sunday evening. However, as per Academy tradition, some films that many felt deserved of…

Alternative Cinema For Valentine’s Day Viewing

Let’s be honest, there’s only so many times a couple can watch John Cusack blast Peter Gabriel out of his boom-box in “Say Anything,” or cry together when Rose lets go of Jack at the end of “Titanic” (I swear, it only happened to me…

The First-timer’s Guide to the Galaxy of Dating

Embarking on a new relationship is always an exciting series of events, but for those who may be experiencing the highs and lows of dating for the first time in their lives, it can also be kind of nerve-racking. If that’s the case for your…

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