Madeline Kim Forum Editor
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Youth and activism
Just a year ago, Greta Thunberg was alone in the climate strike, striking outside the Swedish Parliament to highlight the Swedish government’s inaction on combatting climate change. This year, she is heralded as the leader of a movement that has inspired millions to join the strike. As much...
Forum | September 30, 2019 -
flor
This past Friday, three indie alt-pop acts — Lostboycrow, joan, and flor — came together at The Club at Stage AE. Despite the three performances being within the same genre, each had an individual take. Lostboycrow was whimsical and full of narrative, joan was danceable and upbeat, and flor was more conventional modern alt-pop.
Pillbox | September 30, 2019 -
Avicii
Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, died last year on April 20. The 28-year-old’s sudden death in Muscat, Oman came as a shock to many. The cause of death was not immediately released, but many fans had at least an inkling of an idea. Avicii: True Stories, a documentary released in 2017, showcased his struggles with anxiety and depression behind the scenes. His lifestyle, mixed with hi...
Pillbox | September 23, 2019 -
Melanie Martinez comeback
After a four-year hiatus, singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez has released her sophomore album K-12. With this release, Martinez managed to not only craft a concept album but also direct and star in a full-length film of the same name. The film ties the album together and creates a portrait of a girl's development through school. Cry Baby, Martinez's...
Pillbox | September 9, 2019 -
Maddy's Monthly Meme Madness
Welcome to Maddy's Monthly Meme Madness, where we take a look at the Top 5 most-liked memes on the Facebook group, Carnegie Mellon Memes for Spicy Teens, posted in the past month.
Pillbox | September 9, 2019