Country music needs to change. At least, that’s what Waylon Jennings told the world. “Lord it’s the same old tune, fiddle and guitar, where do we take it from here? Rhinestone suits and new shiny cars, it’s been the same way for years. We need a change,” Jennings sings in his 1975 song “Are You Sure Hank Done It This...
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Professors’ Picks: Catherine Sims Kuiper, assistant professor of education
“Down in a Hole” Alice in Chains – 1992 “Every student should listen to ‘Down in a Hole,’ the MTV live unplugged version. Self-knowledge and compassion for your fellow man lie therein. What you have to ask yourself is how far is my success and virtue a result of my own effort and diligence, and how far is it...
‘Now and Then’: Beatles release fitting final single
“Now and Then,” the last Beatles song ever released, came out on Nov. 3, 2023, 63 years after the band’s formation in 1960. The song is a well-done tribute to the Beatles’ relationships with one another, career as a band, and effect on popular music. The song came two days after a short film titled “Now and Then – The...
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 Taylor Swift is every Swiftie’s...
