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‘Disco, Occasionally.’ Enjoy anywhere
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‘Disco, Occasionally.’ Enjoy anywhere

Harry Styles’ new album “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.” fuses electronic, dance-pop, and intimate ballad-driven aesthetics to explore his journey of self-reflection, romantic grief, and diving into the unknown.  If you are looking for music that can be both a cathartic soundtrack to a night out with friends and an exploration of heartbreak and...

College remains home of only escalators in county
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College remains home of only escalators in county

Sarah Katherine Sisk rides the escalators. Courtesy | Kamden Mulder The two escalators in the Searle Center are the only set in Hillsdale County —  a tidbit of unexpected and memorable trivia that prospective students and families can take home and marvel about. While Hillsdale’s student ambassadors have spread the escalator conspiracy for years, the...

Fangirls do not deserve the hate they get
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Fangirls do not deserve the hate they get

When USA Today announced it was looking for a full-time Taylor Swift writer, thousands of people flocked to apply for the position. “We are looking for an energetic writer, photographer, and social media pro who can quench an undeniable thirst for all things Taylor Swift,” the job posting read. Getting paid to constantly talk about...

Spilling her ‘GUTS’: Olivia Rodrigo successfully avoids the sophomore slump
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Spilling her ‘GUTS’: Olivia Rodrigo successfully avoids the sophomore slump

Olivia Rodrigo beat the curse of the sophomore slump with her new album “Guts,” released on Sept. 8.  “Guts” follows Rodrigo’s transition from her teenage years to her early 20s. The album, which Rodrigo describes as “the confusion that comes with becoming a young adult,” is a homage to the feeling of being scared of...