Review: Social Cues is underwhelming

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

April 25, 2019

In an era in which hip-hop and rap have surpassed rock and roll's influence and popularity, Cage the Elephant is part of small set of bands whose music hearkens back to classic rock and roll. Unfortunately, Cage the Elephant's fifth album "Social Cues," is disjointed and underwhelming, with just a few...

Review: Unicorn Store left out the magic

Anna Woodward, Staff Writer

April 9, 2019

Movies have the power to uplift us, make us smile and remind us of our dreams. When I first saw the trailer for "Unicorn Store," I thought it would make me smile and remind me what it was like to be a little kid. From the trailer, the movie seems like an uplifting tale about a woman finding comfort...

A spring break getaway at The Getaway

March 17, 2019

With spring break coming up, there's nothing better than beach vibes, relaxation and great food and The Getaway is perfect for all three. With a casual beach-y atmosphere, The Getaway is a great place to go for a fun spring break outing. The St. Petersburg restaurant has a simple but delicious seafood...

Review: Wasteland, Baby! embraces the end

Amelia Foster, A&E Editor

March 4, 2019

I don't think anyone could make an album about love during the apocalypse as well as Hozier. Haunting and beautiful, Wasteland, Baby! is one of a kind. Hozier's sophomore album explores themes of anxiety about impending doom, strange love and acceptance in the face of the end. I knew that "No Plan...

Concert review: Ed Sheeran exceeds all expectations

Amelia Foster, A&E Editor

November 8, 2018

Looking at the miles and miles of traffic-jammed cars leading to Raymond James Stadium, I was seriously considering whether this Ed Sheeran concert would be worth the wait. It was a hot and humid Wednesday night, I had a lot of homework and I hadn't listened to his music since the seventh grade. Despite...

The mind of Jake Paul is underwhelming

Nicole Perdigon, News Editor

November 1, 2018

Shane Dawson created his first YouTube video in 2005, originally starting with conspiracy theory and humorous videos with his friends. Within the last four months, Dawson has completely shifted to documentary style content. Throughout these months Dawson has taken the YouTube world by storm with the ...

Review: Hey Giant Little Biscuits

Morgan Brazier, Managing Editor

October 31, 2018

Hey Giant Little Biscuits is one of South Tampa’s newest editions to an array of funky food shops. The original, however, has been open in Seminole Heights for two years. I visited Hey Giant early Sunday afternoon and was impressed with the quaint little shop's style and quality. The storefront...

Review: The Hate U Give

Natalia Mccalla, Opinion Editor

October 26, 2018

Spoken by legendary artist Tupac Shakur, THUG LIFE stands for "The hate you give little infants f**** everyone." This quote was mentioned several times throughout the film, The Hate U Give, a movie about the changes in a black girl's life after she witnesses the shooting of her friend by a police office...

Review: The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

Alanna Felton, Editor-in-Chief

October 17, 2018

Even as a huge history nerd I have to admit that historical novels aren't always an easy sell. So much of historical fiction for young adults is dull, poorly-researched or used by writers as an excuse to write exclusively about straight white men. But Mackenzi Lee's new book, The Lady's Guide to Pet...

Review: Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum put on a showstopping performance

Ella Wertz, Staff Writer

October 4, 2018

Friday night on the lawn at the Mid Florida Amphitheater, the audience was captivated by Darius Rucker and Lady Antebellum. These two artists have been on my playlists for years and I have grown up listening to them with my family so their performances really took me back to my childhood. Darius Rucker...