Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

How to Use Tarot Cards as a Spiritual Guide to the Mundane of Everyday Life

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

You don't have to be a fortune teller or psychic to use a deck either.…

October 5, 2019

EarthGang’s ‘Mirrorland’ Embraces Their Outcast Status in Hip-Hop

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

EarthGang is the Southern dynamic duo you have been waiting for.…

September 23, 2019

‘Kerwin Frost Talks’ Brings Back Simplicity and Truth

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Frost’s relatability and versatility glisten in his podcast.…

September 13, 2019

BROCKHAMPTON’s New Album, ‘GINGER,’ Is a Dedication to the Unity of Brotherhood

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Their new album is a revelation of the struggles the band members have been through, and their honesty is inspiring.…

September 6, 2019

4 Female Rappers That Are Dominating the Rap Game Besides Cardi B and Nicki Minaj

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Hip-hop culture needs to make female representation and diversity a priority.…

August 29, 2019

Willow Smith’s Debut Album, ‘WILLOW,’ Shines With Spiritual Confidence

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘WILLOW’ finds serenity in the Cosmos.…

August 22, 2019

YBN Cordae’s Debut Album, ‘The Lost Boy,’ Conveys the Struggle of Finding Your Purpose in Life

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The raw debut album is a narrative toward self-discovery and meaning.…

August 16, 2019

‘Euphoria’ Star Barbie Ferreira Is Making It a Hot Girl Summer by Flaunting Body Positivity

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The young actor accurately represents plus-size women without perpetuating unrealistic expectations.…

August 9, 2019

What It Really Means to Be a Modern Witch

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

It’s time for real-life witches to shine.…

August 3, 2019

Blood Orange’s New Mixtape, ‘Angel’s Pulse,’ Shows a Timeless Devotion to Authenticity

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This mixtape is inherently political and emotionally charged.…

July 27, 2019

Dreamville’s New Compilation, ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III,’ Proves They Shouldn’t Be Treated as Underdogs 

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Dreamville finds strength and inspiration in numbers.…

July 23, 2019

Why Tattoos Are More Than Just Body Art for People of Color

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The freedom of expression that tattoos represent is not universal for all.…

July 15, 2019

GoldLink’s Debut Album, ‘Diaspora,’ is a Bridge Connecting African Sound and Culture

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This album honors black pride and celebrates diversity.…

July 6, 2019

Mac Miller’s New Posthumous Tracks Are Haunting Premonitions of His Untimely Fate

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Mac Miller’s self-awareness and inner trauma remain, but his spirit transcends.…

July 2, 2019

‘Tales of the City’ Conveys the Importance of a Chosen Family as a Safe Haven For the LGBTQ+ Community

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

This reboot triumphs with a queer, dynamic powerhouse of a family living in the heart of San Francisco.…

June 25, 2019

South Asian Artist Raveena Aurora’s Debut Album, ‘Lucid,’ Transforms Cultural Pain into Spiritual Healing

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

‘Lucid’ is a safe space for inclusivity, representation and inner strength.…

June 13, 2019

Steve Lacy’s Debut, ‘Apollo XXI,’ Is a Sexual Reckoning Set to Music

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

Once ambiguously closeted, Lacy is now definitively out and making music that feels alive with bravado.…

June 6, 2019

Jamila Woods’ ‘LEGACY! LEGACY!’ Is a Sonic Send-Up to Black Culture

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The project is her strongest yet and rings with spiritual confidence.…

May 30, 2019