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Evan Paul '18

Contributing Writer

Long-Awaited “Badlands” Proves Halsey a Young Artist to Watch

Long-Awaited “Badlands” Proves Halsey a Young Artist to Watch

Ashley Frangipane, better known by her stage name, Halsey, recently stormed into the music scene with a near-shocking amount of gusto and dedication to her craft. Her first full-length album, “Badlands,” is the latest result of that dedication. Halsey’s career began when she posted a version of her single

Jenny Hubbard’s Young Adult Novel “And We Stay” Misses Mark

Jenny Hubbard’s Young Adult Novel “And We Stay” Misses Mark

In Jenny Hubbard’s 2014 novel “And We Stay,” the author attempts to explore a teenager’s mind after a tragic loss: the untimely death of her high school boyfriend. After suffering from severe depression and unsure what else she can do, Emily Beam, the protagonist of the novel, ships

Big Sean’s Latest,“Dark Sky Paradise” Takes on an Introspective Tone

Big Sean’s Latest,“Dark Sky Paradise” Takes on an Introspective Tone

When Sean Michael Leonard Anderson, better known as Big Sean, came onto the music scene in 2007, he was met with general praise. Following the release of his first mixtape, “Finally Famous: The Mixtape,” Big Sean went on to gain mainstream success. Although he did put out two albums before

Senior Thesis Explores the Trials and Tribulations of Growing Up

Senior Thesis Explores the Trials and Tribulations of Growing Up

Right in the midst of thesis season for Amherst’s Theater and Dance Department, Evan Paul ’18 sat down with one of the stars of one of the numerous pieces being presented. First-year student Irisdelia Garcia just finished a three-performance run as the lead in senior Valerie Rodriguez’s final

Predictability and Questionable Acting Taint 2014’s “Jessabelle”

Predictability and Questionable Acting Taint 2014’s “Jessabelle”

Set in present-day Louisiana, “Jessabelle” tells the story of a young woman, Jessie, who is forced to move from an unnamed place back to her hometown, St. Francis, Louisiana. Once there, Jessie must confront what seems to be an evil spirit that has been waiting for her return for years.

Fall Out Boy's Latest Falls a Bit Short

Fall Out Boy's Latest Falls a Bit Short

In the fall of 2009 when Fall Out Boy announced their impending hiatus, fans of the nearly decade-old band were devastated. Not to be deterred, Fall Out Boy put out “Believers Never Die,” a greatest hits album, and played what many feared would be their last show ever. During what

Debut Album Sets Banks Apart from Other Female Rap Artists

Debut Album Sets Banks Apart from Other Female Rap Artists

Outspoken rapper, singer and songwriter Azealia Banks finally released her long-awaited debut album, “Broke With Expensive Taste” on Nov. 6. Banks, a native New Yorker, started out in the music industry at the age of 17, when she began to upload her music to MySpace. After releasing both the EP