Not Riding the Wave, but the Wave Itself: How Good Is Future? Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio The rapper has made a name for himself by helping pioneer a new sound in hip-hop, but his popularity is likely short-lived.… January 25, 2017
Journalism Students Are Needed Now More Than Ever Zephanie Battle, Texas State University Social media is littered with piles of fake news, and it’s up to today’s upcoming journalists to guide the media back to the truth.… December 15, 2016
Debunking the 5 Worst Myths About the Midwest Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Could a region that produced Prince, Eminem, Bob Dylan, Madonna and Nat King Cole really be that boring?… September 9, 2016
The 7 Playlists Every Student Needs to Have Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio If you’re going to make it out with a degree, you’re going to need the right music.… August 23, 2016
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘untitled unmastered.’ Is Frighteningly Masterful Charlie Wooley, University of San Diego "It does makes you think: How many other classic songs does he have stored away?"… March 18, 2016
Why Kendrick Lamar Needs to Win Album of the Year Elijah Watson, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor Kendrick's decision to put out an unapologetically political album divided fans, but it should unite critics.… December 29, 2015
When Will Hip Hop Take Its Place in Austin? Will Strecker, University of Texas at AustinandGuest Contributor The live music capital of the world has an unnervingly small rap scene. What gives? … August 31, 2015