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History Of: Valentine’s Day

By Arianna Sergio / February 15, 2021

Tis’ the season for the only day of the year where it’s socially acceptable and celebrated to be super corny and mushy with your lover. This day practically oozes affection. This kind of love is a challenge to flee from when it surrounds every move you make throughout February, so the majority of people either completely love it or completely hate it. I have certainly flip-flopped from one side to the other, but something that remains a burning question in my head is how did Valentine’s Day become a holiday? 

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Remixed S6E3: Love is in the soundwaves

By Arianna Sergio and Sam Shipe / February 14, 2021

  Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! On this special Valentine's day episode, join us as we talk about love songs, what they mean to people, and why they're important! Tune in as we talk about all this and more on another episode of Remixed! Hosts: Sam Shipe & Arianna Sergio Edited by: Sam Shipe Graphic by: Shwetha Sundarrajan

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A breakdown of The Weeknd’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

By Arianna Sergio / February 9, 2021

A Fourth of July’s worth of fireworks, a light-up tunnel, and masked dancers oh my! The Weeknd's halftime show was unlike anything we’ve seen before.

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Artist of the Month: Dominic Fike

By Arianna Sergio / February 1, 2021

Lately, I haven’t been able to stop listening to Dominic Fike. No matter what I do, I find myself pulling up his Spotify profile and pressing the shuffle button, so much so that it has become a part of my daily schedule—like second nature. 

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Agree to Disagree: Apple Music vs. Spotify

By Arianna Sergio and Andrew Beckley / December 23, 2020

A constant debate is the dispute between which streaming service is better: Apple Music or Spotify? Apple die-hards stick to their guns and defend Apple Music to the ends of time, while Spotify users hold their ground and refute every claim that Apple Music lovers throw at their face. So, which streaming service is better?

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Artist of the Month: BETWEEN FRIENDS

By Arianna Sergio / October 20, 2020

One of my favorite up-and-coming artists right now is BETWEEN FRIENDS. After hearing their debut single — “suburban wonderland” — my senior year of high school, I was immediately drawn to their sound. I dove head first into the rabbit hole that was their Spotify artist page and wondered how this band, that I now adored, wasn’t more popular. Their self dubbed “laptop-dream pop” was something I couldn’t get out of my head. I found myself reverting back to “suburban wonderland” over and over again. Now, they not only have that single, but they also have an EP titled, we just need some time together. 

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NEWS

'No Pressure' is Logic’s bittersweet farewell

By Arianna Sergio / September 14, 2020

Logic’s seventh and final album is the best music he’s ever released, securing his spot as one of the best rappers of our generation. He never fails to amaze.  

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FEATURE STORY

Muncie's Older Sister

By Arianna Sergio / July 22, 2020

Muncie, Indiana has a sister city in Zhuji, China. Relationships between sisters form a special kind of bond. For many, sisters are not only family, but a best friend.  

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ENTERTAINMENT

Keep ‘CALM’ by listening to 5SOS’s mature new album

By Arianna Sergio / June 18, 2020

5SOS’s fourth album, 'CALM,' is their best album yet. Their lyricism is the best it's ever been due to their vulnerability, honesty, and authenticity.  

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The effect of COVID-19 on the Muncie DIY scene

By Arianna Sergio / May 27, 2020

As summer draws near, music festivals and artists typically blast social media and their websites with promotional videos and pre-sale ticket options. But social distancing guidelines issued to stop the spread of COVID-19 — a disease that has taken the lives of more than 323,000 globally — has taken center stage. Although many fans are sympathetic to the regulations, they are bummed at the slew of music festivals and concerts that are either being cancelled or postponed. Many are worried about the long-term impact of the pandemic on the music scene.