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After completing their training at Dream Academy, Katseye became a global sensation, but some think that they could be so much more. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: Katseye could be the unstoppable, but only if their labels let them

By AJ Mun | Feb. 21

Beginning way back in 2022, new trainees were brought into talent agencies Hybe and Geffens “pop academy,” a place meant to form the world's next global girl group. The goal of the academy was to take these young women and train them in dance, vocal and stage presence skills, so that they may rise above the competition and take the performance industry by storm.

Nicki Minaj’s recent alignment with President Donald Trump has left her fans searching for a new queen of rap. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: Nicki Minaj's loss in popularity makes room for new rappers to grow

By AJ Mun | Feb. 20

Onika Tanya Miraj-Petty, known famously as Nicki Minaj, has been dubbed by many as the “Queen of Rap” since the early 2010s. Beginning with her debut album “Pink Friday,” Nicki has given audiences unique verses with a level of swagger that showed the world that she is unapologetically herself. While her talent can’t be questioned, her character has always put fans in a strange position.

Fans around the world were disappointed when “Stranger Things” disregarded Mike and Will's love story, despite years of interpreted evidence. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: The “Byler” plot had the potential to be a defining queer love story

By AJ Mun | Feb. 5

With the release of the “Stranger Things” series finale starting off 2026, fans have been buzzing with various opinions on how the show had come to a close. One plot line specifically being mourned, is that of a potential love story between Will Byers and Mike Wheeler, thus birthing the ship name “Byler”.

Gaten Matarazzo, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp in Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: Watch parties show how friendships can grow

By AJ Mun | Dec. 4

After Netflix released Volume One of “Stranger Things’” fifth season, students buzzed all around campus the moment that they returned from Thanksgiving break.

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked: For Good.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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‘Wicked: For Good’: Even more obsessulated with Oz

By AJ Mun | Nov. 24

Wicked: For Good” is a film about connection. It expands upon the themes that the stage play doesn’t have the time to elaborate on.

“...Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it,” said Cady Heron in “Mean Girls.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: Halloween is a true divas fashion week.

By AJ Mun | Oct. 29

Let’s make one thing clear: Halloween is cool. No matter what anyone says about it, we cannot deny that anyone who likes fun and joy loves Halloween. If we use our critical thinking skills, Halloween season gives us an excuse to eat all the candy we want, bring China Anne McClain’s music back from retirement and dress up as anything we want to be, all the while making an array of bad decisions and blaming it on “Halloweekend.”

The plotline of “Wicked: For Good” may be fantasy, but closely emulates the current state of our nation. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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OPINION: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is closely mirroring the current political climate

By AJ Mun | Oct. 22

In “Wicked: Part One,” we are able to see the untold origin stories of the classic witches of Oz. Through frilly songs such as “Popular” and “What is this feeling?” the film holds a lighthearted and nostalgic air about it, but fans of the full story know that it couldn't be more opposite when examining “Wicked: For Good.”

Isabella Percontino embarks on her post-graduate career. (Photo courtesy of Isabella Percontino)

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Alumni Adventures: Isabella Percontino’s journey from Kendall Hall to castle walls

By AJ Mun | Oct. 1

The lessons Isabella Percontino ‘25 has learned since leaving the College have led her all the way to “The Happiest Place on Earth.”

Die hard fans should have the chance to get tickets before resellers. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

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OPINION: There should be limits to who gets concert presale

By AJ Mun | Sep. 19

With several sold-out venues for Ariana Grande's mini Eternal Sunshine tour, superfans around the country are left heartbroken without tickets. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Grande’s United States presale began on Ticketmaster, leaving millions of fans to fight in the war for seats at the venue.

Conan Gray deserves more roses than he currently gets as a songwriting powerhouse. (Photo courtesy of Apple Music)

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OPINION: Conan Gray should have more acclaim

By AJ Mun | Sep. 18

In light of the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, it is all too common to see another pop star rise from the ashes of their TikTok trend takeoff. It seems as if everywhere you look, someone has finally gotten their “big break” and is now opening for Taylor Swift or performing after Sabrina Carpenter. While female pop stars come and go with relevance, male pop stars seem to be an all too rare occurrence, and Conan Gray has seemed to slip under the mainstream radar.

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OPINION: Katseye could be the unstoppable, but only if their labels let them

OPINION: Nicki Minaj's loss in popularity makes room for new rappers to grow

OPINION: The “Byler” plot had the potential to be a defining queer love story

OPINION: Watch parties show how friendships can grow

‘Wicked: For Good’: Even more obsessulated with Oz

OPINION: Halloween is a true divas fashion week.

OPINION: ‘Wicked: For Good’ is closely mirroring the current political climate

Alumni Adventures: Isabella Percontino’s journey from Kendall Hall to castle walls

OPINION: There should be limits to who gets concert presale

OPINION: Conan Gray should have more acclaim

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