By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer Drake fan or Drake critic, one cannot deny that the three time Grammy recipient’s following and popularity rank alongside some of the greatest musicians of all-time. Don’t believe me? For starters, check Spotify’s analytics department. According to Spotify, Drake is the first artist in Spotify’s…
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By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor Brought to the Great Hall of Winnick Mansion from the studio of professor AeRee Kim, the LIU Department of Music presented the graduate piano recital of Xiaoyao Che on Thursday, March 23. Over 30 guests filled the hall at 8 p.m., friends, family, and…
By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Sophomore music education major David Elyaho was the man of the hour on Friday evening, Mar. 24, as he performed several pieces on both the violin and viola for a very supportive crowd of professors, family and friends. Elyaho looked relaxed – but…
Compiled by Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor March 28-April 1 Art Exhibit: S.A.L Gallery presents Sarah Scharpira, MA Fine Arts. Reception Wednesday, March 29 from 5-8 p.m. March 29 Public Relations Student Society of America presents “Lifestyle Marketing and Advertisement.” Humanities 108 at 12:30 p.m. Department of Music presents: Hillwood Recital…
By Alec Matuszak Arts and Entertainment Editor The man that is Frank Ocean (born Christopher Breaux) came out of hiding once more and graced the Internet with another single, called ‘Chanel”. The singer songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana originally rose to fame with the punk-rap gritty group known as Odd…
Compiled by Ashely Bowden Assistant Copyeditor March 21-25: Art Exhibit: S.A.L Gallery presents Beatrice Meserole, BFA Photography. Reception Wednesday, March 22 from 5-8 p.m. Sculpture Gallery presents Hyon Hartberger, MFA Fine Arts March 22: Public Relations Student Society of America presents “Meet and Network” with fellow students. Humanities 110 at…
By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Four students took center stage on Thursday, Mar. 9 in the Great Hall of the Winnick Mansion for a flute performance. The venue was a perfect spot for this type of performance. The old feel of the mansion makes whatever is happening inside…
By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor General Colin Powell, a retired four-star general, former national security advisor to the former president George W. Bush and a New York Native, spoke to a crowded audience at the Tilles Center Thursday evening, March 2. Powell started by expressing how lucky he…
Compiled by Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor March 1-31 Masters of fine arts presents Thesis Exhibition I. Hutchens Gallery March 7-11 Art Exhibit: S.A.L. Gallery presents Danielle Muratore, BFA Photography. Reception Wednesday, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. Sculpture Gallery presents Shu Su, MA Art Therapy. March 8 Public Relations Student Society…
By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Two album releases by the same artist one week after another? Seems unlikely, right? Not so for rapper Future (born Nayvadius Wilburn). The 33 year-old Atlanta native released his self titled album “Future” digitally on Apple Music and other music platforms on Feb…