Most people remember exactly where they were, and what they were doing, when they heard about a national, or even international, tragedy during their lifetime. I remember being a junior in high school, sitting in my family’s mudroom (a New Hampshire term, for sure), logging into my Facebook account after […]
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#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E – Week of October 15, 2017
Music: During the week of October 15, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy still had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200. It had been knocked down from the spot by Kanye West earlier in the year, but bounced back for a lengthy stay, which would […]
Review: Netflix’s “Christina P: Mother Inferior” Comedy Special
In 2017, comedy is a persnickety market. The standards for what is actually “funny” anymore are constantly fluctuating, both due to the amorphous boundaries of what is humorous or offensive, and the fact that everything seems to have been done before. As an avid viewer of stand-up specials since middle […]
From SoundCloud to Charting at #2, Lil Pump Bumps
Ten years ago, the notion of getting famous by going viral online was a ridiculous one. Parents laughed at children dreaming of internet fame, and told them to tone down expectations lest they get their hearts broken by a brutal entertainment industry. Kids like that became the Casey Neistats of […]
A&E Editorial: Weinstein’s Outing Won’t Solve Hollywood’s “Forgiveness” Problem
ldquo;I’ve known Harvey Weinstein for a long time,” Donald Trump stated to CNN reporters. “I’m not at all surprised.” This statement by the President of the United States, responding to the recent reports by dozens of Hollywood actresses about sexual harassment and possible assault by Weinstein, is a chilling one. […]
“Give and Take and Give” – Friendship and Poetry in Motion
(L to R: Ahl and Yannone) Courtesy Photo The Frost house, which is a haven for English majors (as the annual department socials and […]
It’s All About the Music with Kyle Bostock
Bostock inside the WPCR office For many, radio music is filler noise, meant for the background. They turn on their car’s radio for their morning commute, but never really focus on what the different voices are truly saying, or what the instruments really sound like. This could not be farther […]
Summer Recap: Tyler, The Creator Blooms on “Flower Boy”
Summer Recap: Tyler, The Creator Blooms on “Flower Boy” Peter Ntourntourekas For the Clock pntourntourekas@plymouth.edu Tyler, The Creator has had a tumultuous media presence since his rise to fame in 2010. With the release of his first mixtape “Bastard,” he immediately garnered media attention and criticism due to his […]
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E Week of October 8, 2017
#Throwback to 10 Years Ago This Week in A&E Week of October 8, 2017 Lindsey DeRoche A&E Editor lederoche@plymouth.edu Music: During the week of October 8, 2007, the single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy regained its spot at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. It had initially been […]
“American Made” – Perfect Film to Challenge Reagan White House
ldquo;American Made”- Perfect Film to Challenge Reagan White House Mason Masotta For the Clock mtmasotta@plymouth.edu When Tom Cruise is involved in any film, it’s clear that it will be either a game-changing work of art, or a potential flop. “American Made,” luckily, hits its mark perfectly. Following the real life adventures of Barry Seal, a […]