Midnights’ message appeals to more than just Swifties

Review by EllieCusick After Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights came out on October 21, it was expected that her songs would be trending on almost every platform. The lyrics “It’s me. Hi! I’m the problem, it’s me” from “Anti-Hero” probably haunt every TikTok or Instagram reel user every day. For those who aren’t waiting five… Read More Midnights’ message appeals to more than just Swifties

‘Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me’ teaches important life lessons

Review by EllaPlank Society puts so much pressure on artists to act as if their lives are perfect. However, in reality many musicians struggle with meeting their fans’ expectations. Artisits feel like these struggles are supposed to be hidden and not revealed to the public. Selena Gomez did not want to hide her difficulties anymore.… Read More ‘Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me’ teaches important life lessons

Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’: Timeless portrayal of mental health

Review by HannahCusick Osamu Dazai’s second and last novel “No Longer Human” is a remarkable, poignant and thought-provoking story that leaves readers pondering the complexities of humanity. From the introduction to the last word of the 176 page book, the main character Yozo’s life seems to have begun its decay the moment he was born… Read More Dazai’s ‘No Longer Human’: Timeless portrayal of mental health

Peek behind the curtain of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’

Review by NinaMcMullen When I was little, my best movie memories were with my abuela. My brother and I would get dropped off at her house for the weekend and she would pull out her stacks of VHS movies and let us pick our poison. These movies ranged from “Goonies” and “Monster Squad” to “Pumpkinhead”… Read More Peek behind the curtain of Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’