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BY XAVIER JOHNSON With over 50 years in the music industry as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer; Todd Rundgren is back with a new album, Space Force, that shifts the artistic focus from himself to an exploration of previously unfinished works by other artists. Fresh off being inducted into the …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Golden State Warriors opened their pursuit of the fifth championship of the Steve Kerr era with a commanding 123-109 win over the Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night at Chase Center. The Warriors were out of sync at times with both Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Did you know that camping comes with many hidden costs? Don’t spend all your cash on one experience; try these money-saving tips for camping on a budget. Camping seems like an inexpensive activity since you’re likely trying to live off the land. However, many hidden costs take …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON Hailing from Lettsworth, Louisiana, blues legend Buddy Guy is rolling on with a new album featuring a classic blues sound played by one of the genre’s most iconic elder statesmen. The 86-year-old guitarist and singer has done just about everything there is to do in music from …

BY XAVIER JOHNSON The history of jazz is filled with forward-thinking artists that pushed the envelope of music. One aspect of jazz that stands the test of time is its ability to define a tone. Envision a swanky high-class, smoke-filled bar. There’s instantly a kind of jazz that pops into …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE Going on a road trip is exciting, but you must do a lot of preparation for it. Here are a few factors you need to take care of before your next road trip. Road trips are exciting, and while they can be grueling, they’re also very rewarding. …

BY J.A. SCHWARTZ The 2021 World Series Champion Atlanta Braves have staged another second half rally, overtaking the New York Mets in the final week of the season to win the National League East after trailing the Mets by 10.5 games on June 1st, and by 6.5 games as recently …

BY J.A.SCHWARTZ Despite a delayed start to the season (remember the lockout?), the 2022 Major League Baseball Playoffs will start on Friday. The Dodgers won a league best 111 games, setting a franchise record in the process, and would seem to be the prohibitive favorites to claim this year’s championship. …

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER The Athletics ended a dismal season on a positive note Wednesday, defeating the Los Angeles Angels 3–2 at the Coliseum to complete a three game sweep behind a story book conclusion to catcher Stephen Vogt’s final game before retirement. Long ago eliminated from the pennant chase and …

BY KAYLA BEIRNE It is never too late to make a career change, especially when it aids others. That is one of the many reasons why you should consider nursing school. Some have no greater aspiration than to devote their time and energy to others in need. The healthcare industry …