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FCC Chairman Carr says the early review is to investigate Disney’s DEI Initiative. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

FCC to review ABC licenses amid Jimmy Kimmel’s joke about the Trumps

By Tasnim Oyshi | May. 7

Since then, people have begun to speculate that Kimmel’s joke is the reason for FCC’s unexpectedly early review, especially considering that current FCC Chairman Brendan Carr was appointed by the president. According to the Guardian, Carr claims the purpose of the review is to investigate Disney’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, which has been an ongoing effort of his since March 2025.

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Bernstein speaks at the 60th anniversary banquet. (Photo by Diego Albert)

From past to present, 5 generations celebrate 60 years of WTSR

By Devyn Briones | May. 1

“The Eras of Panel” on stage included Tom Weiss, class of ‘75, Laurie Evans, ‘86, Kenyatta Cheese, ‘96, Madison Ouellette-Hays, ‘16 and the current station manager, Addie DiPietro, a junior history secondary education major. Alfieri hosted the panel and asked the generations questions about their time at WTSR. Listening and watching the five panelists looked and sounded like a live podcast. Everyone in the audience was laughing and interacting with those on stage. 

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Jiayan Mi and Vanessa Y. Niu with Mi’s new poetry book “The Wormhole Rose.” (Photo courtesy of Jiayan Mi)

A duo poetry reading to remember

By Mahnoosh Arsalan | Apr. 30

The arts and humanities are extremely vulnerable forms of expression, so when paired with the idea that art is in every aspect of life, it can make expression feel so raw and scary. Niu did an excellent job in portraying this awkward emotion in her poetry, it connected with the audience in a beautiful way. 

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Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in “Michael.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘Michael’: Remembering the time

By Molly Tursi | Apr. 30

The film chronicles Michael Jackson’s humble beginnings growing up as a young boy in Gary, Indiana, alongside his four (in real life, there were five Jackson brothers; however, the movie truncates the nine Jackson siblings to five for efficiency), to his resounding solo career. 

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The “Pitch Perfect” star is being sued by the lead of the first movie she has directed, “The Deb.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Rebel Wilson faces defamation lawsuit

By Tasnim Oyshi | Apr. 30

Another incident that has been brought up as the case has progressed was four months prior to the event at Bondi Beach when MacInnes dined with Ghost instead of going to see a theater production with Wilson and her other castmates. Texts between the two showed MacInnes apologizing for losing track of time and Wilson stating she “appreciates” it.

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Olivia Rodrigo swinging into her new album era. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

Fans ‘drop dead’ for Olivia Rodrigo’s new song

By Sandra Abrantes | Apr. 30

Most of her fans are incredibly excited for this new album, and a new chapter in Rodrigo’s music career. With “drop dead” being a love song, fans were excited to see a positive, upbeat song that embraces happiness in relationships. Another factor of interest is the rebranding Rodrigo is doing with the release of this single.

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Cover for Zayn’s fifth studio album “KONNAKOL.”

‘KONNAKOL’: A collection of heartbreak and self-discovery

By Mahnoosh Arsalan | Apr. 30

The word “Konnakol” means to make vocal drums. Rhythmically sounding out percussion, it is a South Indian classical art form. Zayn’s “KONNAKOL” didn’t necessarily have that aspect within each track, nor did most tracks contain a radiant sense of culture he raved about in interviews. The album felt more like a breakup record, followed by themes of mental illness and the idea of self-help.

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Shabana Azeez, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell and Noah Wyle in Season 2, Episode 4 of “The Pitt.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘The Pitt’ Season 2: Medical mayhem

By Molly Tursi | Apr. 21

As events escalate, the staff continuously butt heads and struggle against the demands of the shift. Inhibited by the distraction of urgency, each character flails against their own stumbling block. The shift reaches a crescendo with the conspicuous manifestation of Dr. Robby’s ailing mental health, forcing Nurse Dana and Dr. Jack Abbott to intervene. 

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The official logo for “Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.” (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

‘Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream’ is a delightfully odd escapist fantasy that lives up to the hype

By Gabbi Pie’ | Apr. 21

The island itself can also be customized via house construction, town building and terraforming. Custom items can even be created. The Mii characters can also be seen freely walking around and talking to each other out in the open. Whereas the first game had a fixed landscape for the island, this game is reminiscent of other life sims such as 2020’s “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and adds a fresh new element to the gameplay that makes every player’s copy unique.

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The two couples frozen in shock after Ashley and Austin catch Josh and Lindsay fighting. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

The battle continues in Season 2 of ‘Beef,’ a chilling highlight of society’s shortcomings

By Grace Gorsline | Apr. 21

As tensions continue rising and acts of hatred keep occurring, a common enemy for the two couples seems to arise in Chairwoman Park as she attempts to cover up a death at her husband’s skin clinic. Despite great efforts between each party and the riveting climax that takes place in Seoul, South Korea, Park walks away essentially unscathed while the couples succumb to their materialistic ways.

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The official promotional poster for “Noah Kahan: Out of Body.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Noah Kahan’s Netflix documentary is an ‘Out of Body’ experience

By Gabbi Pie’ | Apr. 21

Kahan’s leap from his small town of Strafford, Vermont, to stadiums across the world has not been an easy one, and he has spoken previously about how difficult it has been to deal with his sudden fame. With his new Netflix documentary, “Noah Kahan: Out of Body,” released on April 13, fans can see Kahan’s struggles from a personal angle, with director Nick Sweeney following the singer as he attempts to get back in touch with his Vermont roots that inspired his music after spending two-and-a-half-years on tour. “After all of this, what is my purpose?” Kahan asks. “And where am I now?”

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Apple Music’s 2026 Coachella playlist. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

Coachella 2026: A festival overview and recap

By Danica Ward | Apr. 21

On Saturday night, Justin Bieber made his festival return, but not in the way fans may have expected. Bieber decided to set up his computer on stage, allowing YouTube commenters to vote on the songs and music videos they wanted on his setlist in real time. Overall, his headlining set received mixed reviews among both concert goers and viewers online. 

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The cast of the All College Theatre production of “Significant Other.” (Photo by Finn Singley)

‘Significant Other’: A student-run spectacle

By Mahnoosh Arsalan | Apr. 16

The story follows Jordan Berman navigating his love life as his three best friends each find love and get married, leaving him behind. Berman struggles with identity, family, friendship and self- worth in the 75-minute duration of the show, allowing audiences to enter his mind and wallow with him.

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