Bekah Bostick, associate editor Shania Twain’s Queen of Me showcases her new genre that she’s moving into in a dissatisfying collection of 12 songs. Growing up, I remember my mom playing the 1997 hit “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” constantly. This album is anything but her past hits that brought the Canadian country star to fame. After a decade that gave Twain a son, a divorce, and an illness that brought the fear that she would never be able to sing again, she’s back and ready

Anna Birk, Executive Editor Image from Cleveland.com Cierra Boyd Cierra Boyd was one of the founders of The Scene magazine at Ohio University. Today, that magazine has become the first mass-print fashion magazine on campus and is known as VARIANT. Boyd has gone on to create a sustainable fashion brand with nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. She has styled celebrities such as Cardi B and been featured on HBO’s show, The Hype . Her fashion brand boasts creativity by creati

By Anna Birk Photos by Evie Sears & Isabella Brazzale Patterns. Patterns in fashion create a continuous flow of motion, repeating from one form to the next. When those patterns bleed into the social world, however, stereotypes become perpetuated, and certain groups are left out of the narrative. When the Civil Rights Movement began in 1954, The Athens Messenger began to cover the unrest that proceeded. The extent of that coverage, however, was limited for the next several

By: Morgan Podkul Photos by: Ashlynn McKee In 2021, there is a plethora of music genres to choose from for our pleasure. With such a variety of music, one might expect every song to be completely original. It is difficult, however, to determine whether every song is original in its own right. Concepts such as sampling and copying of music have proven to muddy the waters when it comes to determining originality from artists with their songs. Sampling is a popular way for art

By: Jordan Schmitt; Editor in Chief Among the many topics discussed during Athens City Council on Monday, February 8, one important discussion stuck out: hair. Council member Micah McCarey proposed an update to the city’s anti-discrimination legislation that would provide additional protections against race-based discrimination involving hair textures and styles. The proposed ordinance protects, “protective and cultural hairstyles – includes but is not limited to braids, lo

By: Kayla Edwards, Head of Styling Euphoria Stylist Heidi Bivens If there’s one show that everyone is talking about right now, it’s “Euphoria.” The HBO hit is centered around a group of highschoolers and struggles that they face concerning sex, social media, and drug use. Not only do people love Euphoria for its message, but for the makeup and clothing worn by the characters. Euphoria has encaptured and inspired viewers by dressing characters in the latest of fashion brands

Graphic by Maddie James By Reagan Goldberg, Blogger As soon as 2021 began, streaming services have been providing us new content to enjoy. We have been enjoying the new TV shows, movies, TV movies, etc. these platforms have to offer. With 2021, came the opening up of movie theaters as well. However, where people are now turning for content are streaming services such as Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney +. There have been quite a few blockbuster movies and new TV shows released an

By Jordan Schmitt, Head of PR Whether driving through the concrete jungle of New York City or the streets of Pittsburgh’s cultural district, a passerby glancing out the window is likely to see a painting or mural by artist Janel Young . The road to becoming an established artist was not an easy one for Young, who spent many years fueling her passion juggling shows and exhibits while holding down a day job. With an inclination toward art from a young age, Young attended Rogers

By Emily Squance, Blogger Is the glass half empty or half full? You’ve probably been asked this question at least once in your life and your answer may say a lot about you and your mindset. Mindset Mentor has slowly gained popularity by providing a podcast that puts forth tips and tricks on how to improve your mindset and overall confidence with life. There are a lot more benefits of having a positive mindset than you might think. Researchers have found that having a positi

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By John Pierron, Executive Editor As TikTok becomes one of the largest influences on pop culture, the power it holds on the music industry is undeniable. It’s a place where trends flourish and musicians can become an instant success overnight. One of these developments is the overall establishment of a distinct “hyperpop” genre. ​ Hyperpop is described as “experimental music that pushes pop themes and tropes to parody, with some dance/electronic undertones.” While mainstream

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Photo by Kate Bender By Reagan Goldberg, Blogger By now, most people have either played or at least heard of the popular game Among Us. If you haven’t entered the virtual world yet, here’s a crash course on how the game works so you’ll be ready to dominate when you first play. Among Us is a game that you can download onto your HP through steam or on your iPhone through the app store. How the game works There is a maximum of 10 players and anywhere between one and three pla

By John Pierron, Executive Editor Picture a Halloween gathering without “Thriller” by Michael Jackson playing at least once. Quite a...

Illustration by Olivia Dutkewych By Reagan Goldberg, Blogger We have all been in the situation where you get invited to a last minute Halloween event and you are in desperate need for a costume. Or maybe you can’t afford to put together a very lavish costume this year and need to create one on a budget. Even though Halloween looks different this year and most of us will be celebrating from home, here are some last-minute costume ideas that will not drain your bank account: A

By Maya Meade, Blogger Illustrations by Naila Latham As Halloween quickly approaches, people are getting into the spooky holiday spirit....

By Grace Auble, Blogger The addicting autumn ambiance consumes almost every human on this planet. From oversized warm sweaters to all...

By Emily Squance, Blogger Let’s get real, the media sets many unrealistic expectations for society, and pregnancy is no exception. Every...

By Madison Kopp, Blogger When pop culture enthusiasts hear the number 27, most automatically think of the 27 Club. This “club” is a group...