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Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Listening to music offline while on spring break

Dan Hahn, Columnist March 22, 2023

Ever since I was really young, music has been a big part of how I relax, disconnect and refocus. I come from a large family, and we never took vacations. Instead, we took day trips and I have early memories...

Dan Hahn is a graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Talent matters over taste

Dan Hahn, Columnist February 8, 2023

Taylor Swift dominates conversations about the music industry thanks to the recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over Ticketmaster’s mishandling of the artist’s much anticipated tour. Indeed,...

Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Albums I am looking forward to in 2023

Ashanti Thomas, Assistant Photo Editor January 11, 2023

It’s a new year so that means time for new music. I’m really excited for what’s to come with artists dropping new music, so here’s some albums I’m looking forward to listening to in 2023. Let’s...

Ashanti Thomas is a junior digital media technology major and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Beach House’s “Once Twice Melody” is my 2022 album of the year

Ashanti Thomas, Assistant Photo Editor/Columnist December 8, 2022

As the year is getting closer to ending and everyone’s looking at their Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, I wanted to reminisce over the music released in 2022 and figure out what my personal top...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: American Music Awards showcases returning and up and coming talent

Brie Coder, Columnist November 30, 2022

Just as we kicked off our Thanksgiving break, the music industry gave us a sneak peek at what's to come early next year at the Grammys by showcasing the American Music Awards. Instituted by Dick Clark...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: 2022, a great year for Red Hot Chili Peppers

Brie Coder, Columnist November 16, 2022

This has been an excellent year for music listeners. While there have been major losses, there have also been many gains, including two back-to-back Red Hot Chili Peppers studio albums. Earlier this...

Will Padgett is a first year graduate student studying English and can be reached at 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: “Mr. Brightside” is the greatest song ever made

Will Padgett, Columnist November 4, 2022

I don’t care what anyone says, “Mr. Brightside” is the greatest song ever made. Imagine this- you’ve been coming out of your cage and you’ve been doing just fine. However, you’ve got to...

Brie Coder is a graduate student studying graduate student in communication and leadership and can be reached at bmcoder@eiu.edu or 217-581-2812.

COLUMN: Slipknot, far from sell-out

Brie Coder, Columnist October 19, 2022

There's one term, I think, that's run its course for far too long- "sellout." You hear it all the time. It doesn't matter the medium in which the word is used. To me, this term is as irksome as nails on...

COLUMN: Yungblud’s self-titled album speaks to the emotions

Brie Coder, Columnist September 7, 2022

Before writing this album review, I had to familiarize myself with the hyperactive punk named Yungblud. What I can appreciate is the fact that this artist is not afraid to dip his toes in different genre...

COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

COLUMN: Marching band molded me into the person I am today

Katja Benz, Columnist July 15, 2022

There are marching band clinics going on around campus this week. I found out the hard way when about 200 teenagers were sprinting into Taylor Dining shortly after I had arrived, gotten my food and sat...

Drew Cagle and The Reputation performed during their acoustic tour Haunted earlier this year.

Eastern student to open for multi-platinum record band Sunday

Rob Le Cates, Editor-in-Chief July 6, 2022

Drew Cagle, a senior public relations major, and his band Drew Cagle and The Reputation are one of three bands opening for Puddle of MUDD on Sunday at Corn Crib Stadium in Normal. Tickets are available...

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