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‘Freedom’s Goblin’ by Ty Segall is a perplexing array of strange new sounds

By Preston Radtke / February 6, 2018

'Freedom’s Goblin' shows that 10 LPs in, Segall is certainly not resting on his laurels. Though his forays into different genres are inefficient and haphazard, the fact that he so boldly attempts them is admirable enough. What’s less admirable is how long the record is, and how it seems to lose drive and focus, something that could have been negated through better organization or even splitting up the LP into more than one record. The true majesty of the record shines through with its dedicated theme of highlighting his love and appreciation for his weathered yet understanding wife Denee.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ Episode 3: “A Random Killing”

By Conner Tighe / February 6, 2018

This episode is very well done and is engaging the whole time with plenty of explanation and plot development happening. Andrew’s character is unraveling, and we are left with this question of whether he will be caught or not. The background on Lee and Marilyn is done well, using flashbacks. It’s a darker episode, probably the darkest so far. It’s very moving and worth the watch.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Lost Sphear’ is a quest that uses fond memories to make new ones

By Tanner Kinney / February 6, 2018

Lost Sphear is a nostalgic callback to the “golden days” of JRPGs that actually succeeds in bringing back the good times while not using them as a crutch. While the music and visuals may leave a bit to be desired, the story and gameplay perfectly emulate the style of Super Nintendo RPGs. While the $50 price point is probably too steep for a game like this, it’s easily one of the best JRPGs to be released, especially on PC. While veterans may not find anything new, it’ll still give enough good feelings and interesting fights to be worth a purchase.

ENTERTAINMENT

Porches miss the mark miserably on ‘The House’

By Preston Radtke / February 6, 2018

'The House' by Porches falls short in so many ways. From the invasion into the synth-pop world to the horribly unfitting vocals, virtually everything on this album is a disappointment. With luck though, Aaron Maine and co. will learn from this colossal waste of time and build something with greater depth and refinement in the future.

ENTERTAINMENT

Mike Shinoda’s first solo EP is an emotional and personal roller coaster

By Phil Akin / February 4, 2018

Post Traumatic is not a bad EP for what it is. It isn’t supposed to be some debut record, nor is it supposed to be the start of a new brand. Its only purpose is to try and give Shinoda, as well as the fans, some form of closure. While instrumentally it can be lacking in the beginning, lyrically it’s outstanding and doesn’t hold back from being honest and personal.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ Episode 2: “Manhunt”

By Conner Tighe / February 4, 2018

“Manhunt” provides information that helps us to better understand the characters of 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace'. There are secrets and lies between the family members and the press, and the setting for the episode shows a good representation of the late '90s. Andrew’s motives remain unclear because of his constant lying but this keeps the viewers wanting more. This episode is as entertaining as the first and fairly represents the Versace family and their struggles.

GAMING

NA LCS 2018 Spring Split Week 2: Crazy like an Echo Fox

By Tanner Kinney / February 3, 2018

Rick Fox has managed to pull together a roster that not only seems to gel together well as a unit, have good communication, high class talent, and a great team environment. Echo Fox is finally winning games consistently, which is great, but what matters is that they aren’t just winning.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ Season 1, Episode 1: “It’s a Whole New Ball Game Now”

By Ryan Fine / January 26, 2018

Though the first episode of ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ will please those who desperately miss the sound of Obama’s voice, the episode doesn’t have much substance apart from the people involved. Letterman and Obama have a likable dynamic that makes it fun to watch at surface level, but the interview lacks a level of importance that could have really made Obama’s reappearance into something noteworthy.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story’ Episode 1: “The Man Who Would Be Vogue”

By Conner Tighe / January 25, 2018

The first episode of 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace' stays true to the facts and original story. The characters were cast well and the dialogue was just as good. The story of the show sticks out and prevents it from getting lost in the crowd of other TV shows. The episode was well-written to provide justice for the victims affected by the tragedy, but also provides knowledge for those who are unfamiliar with the assassination of Gianni Versace. The show provides a personality that you couldn't just get from reading a book about Versace and explains more in-depth how his company continued to thrive after his death. It also provides a closer look at how this tragedy affected the victims personally.

ENTERTAINMENT

State of the YouTube: the consequences of controversy

By Sarah James / January 25, 2018

Logan didn’t take much of a hit from posting this video, and in the long run, this may have even benefitted his career and brought more people to his content. Meanwhile, other creators who have covered this story are still being hit with demonetization. Which brings us to yesterday, when Logan Paul returned to YouTube.

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