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Michael Kiwanuka released his album “Small Changes” on Nov. 22.

Culture Pick | Soul musician Michael Kiwanuka embraces simplicity in outstanding new album ‘Small Changes’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

British-Ugandan soul singer Michael Kiwanuka released his much anticipated fourth album, “Small Changes,”  on Nov. 22. Keeping with the title, Kiwanuka’s newest record is more cut down and streamlined...

The final Act of "Arcane" Season 2 released on Saturday.

Culture Pick | ‘Arcane’ Season 2 Act 3: Ambitious magic, ambiguous endings and addressing ableism

Hannah Bazinaw, Contributing Writer December 1, 2024

“Arcane,” the ambitious collaboration between Netflix and Riot Games, premiered its last act, Act 3, on Saturday. Like Season 1, Season 2 released episodes three at a time over three weeks, staggering...

"Moana 2" released in theaters on Wednesday.

Culture Pick | ‘Moana 2’ lacks its own identity

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer December 1, 2024

If sequels were meant to retell their previous films’ stories completely, then “Moana 2” would be perfect. Unfortunately for this Disney follow-up, sequels are meant to be their own movie, building...

"Wicked" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Wicked’: Defying gravity and expectations

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The first of the two-part film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released on Friday, excelling in ways the live production never could. Both the movie and play serve as a prequel to the...

"Gladiator II" was released on Friday.

Culture Pick | ‘Gladiator II’ is a flawed yet thrilling journey back to the Colosseum

John Weinstein, Assistant Culture Editor November 28, 2024

The long-anticipated “Gladiator II” released on Friday, 24 years after the release of “Gladiator.” While it doesn’t quite live up to its predecessor, the sequel is sure to entertain those who...

Joshua Tillman released his newest album, “Mahashmashana,” on Friday.

Culture Pick | Singer-songwriter Father John Misty gives a toast to finality in “Mahashmashana” album

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Seattle singer-songwriter Joshua Tillman, currently releasing music under the pseudonym Father John Misty, unveiled his newest album, “Mahashmashana,” on Friday. Borrowing its name from the Sanskrit...

Kendrick Lamar released of his newest album, “GNX,” on Friday.

Culture Pick | “I am reincarnated”: Kendrick Lamar jumps back in the fray with new album “GNX”

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

Compton rapper, 17-time Grammy winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient Kendrick Lamar took a musical victory lap this Friday with the surprise release of his newest album, “GNX.” It takes time to address...

Linkin Park released its album "From Zero" on Friday.

Culture Pick | Linkin Park returns with new vocalist on their latest album ‘From Zero’

Major Penton, Contributing Writer November 23, 2024

Legendary rock band Linkin Park made an unexpected return from a seven-year hiatus with its newest album, “From Zero,” which released Nov. 15. Famous for a unique blend of crushing metal riffs,...

The 2024 Latin Grammys took place on Thursday.

Culture Pick | Fresh voices and familiar stars celebrate music and culture at the 2024 Latin Grammys

Anna Hill, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

The Latin music community came together to celebrate the 25th Latin Grammys at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on Thursday. The award show recognized legendary performers who have paved the way for...

The finale for "The Penguin" was released on Sunday.

Culture Pick | ‘The Penguin’ is gritty, brutal and utterly phenomenal

Caleb McClinton, Contributing Writer November 16, 2024

There have been many attempts at comic-book spin-off shows, with the majority being largely disappointing. However, a show about a crime boss with a limp and a Jersey accent has shown that not all hope...

Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8.

Culture Pick | Ab-Soul releases highly anticipated new album ‘Soul Burger’

Benjamin Smith, Staff Writer November 16, 2024

West Coast MC and Black Hippy member Ab-Soul released his sixth studio album, “Soul Burger,” on Nov. 8. The record is dedicated to the memory of his friend Armon “DoeBurger” Stringer, who was killed...

"Arcane" Season 2 released on Netflix on Saturday.

Culture Pick | Radicalization, oppression, and dehumanization: The central themes of Season 2, Act 1 of ‘Arcane’

Hannah Bazinaw, Contributing Writer November 14, 2024

The award-winning TV show “Arcane” has famously never pulled its punches in terms of gut-wrenching plot points and tragic backstories. Now, after Season 2 hit the screen on Netflix on Saturday, the...