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Review: Taylor Swift’s new album “The Tortured Poets Department” is not her best work but is still a brilliant album [MUSE]

Katie Maurer • May 23, 2024

As an avid Taylor Swift fan, when she announced her album at the 2024 Grammy awards, I was overjoyed. The Tortured Poets Department is the fourth new album she has released since I became a major fan,...

Jojo Siwa’s extreme rebrand is a step too far in the other direction

Elsie McAndrews • April 30, 2024

Ever since Jojo Siwa announced she was working on her new single, she has created a new look for herself. Gone are the days of the tight high ponytails with the Jojo bows and bright colors; here is the...

Review: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Movie accurately captures the essence of the real show because of the fans [MUSE]

Katie Maurer • December 13, 2023

After going to see Taylor Swift in concert in May of this year, I was blown away by the magical feeling Swift was able to provide to every person in the whole stadium. I had been looking forward to the...

As surge of movie adaptations of concerts are released, all fans gain access to concert experience

Jenny Li • November 24, 2023

AMC stocks surged after the release of the Taylor Swift concert movie. Both fans who went to or couldn’t go to the concert attended the showings. While in-person concerts can give fans the whole “experience”...

Review: “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” vault tracks are some of the best on the album [MUSE]

Avery Carlisle • November 23, 2023

Almost a month after the album was released and even being a self-proclaimed Swiftie, I have yet to listen to the re-recorded songs on “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” by Taylor Swift as much as I’ve...

Humans of CHS: Students try to name each other’s favorite Taylor Swift songs within seconds

Emma Hu and Jasmine Y. Zhang • November 16, 2023

CHS students share opinions on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship

Mahitha Konjeti and Asini Jayarapu • October 27, 2023

Feminine celebrities and entertainment help emphasize the power of women

Avery Carlisle • September 20, 2023

When I walked out of Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati after the Taylor Swift Eras Tour this summer, there were several groups of guys screaming, “OVERRATED! OVERRATED!” Sure, some people might not enjoy...

Students, teachers observe evolution of feminism

Pahal Sehgal • May 22, 2023

According to PEW Research Center, 80% of adults believe in gender equality, yet only 61% of women identify as feminists. Junior Amanda Pan, a self-titled feminist, said this is because the definition of...

Terminating a company merger would solve the Ticketmaster sale problem

Nora Mariano • April 26, 2023

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is wildly popular, especially as around 70,000 people attended the opening night, however the concert had a rocky start with its ticket sales largely due to the platform Ticketmaster. Sophomore...

With “Red” re-recordings, the music industry should establish a new precedent of transparent contracts

Marissa Finney • November 12, 2021

Taylor Swift’s music has been a huge part of my life since I was in elementary school. Though "Teardrops on my Guitar," featured on her first album, was the first-ever Taylor Swift song I heard, "Red"...

Music Playlist: Spring Beginnings [MUSE]

Grace Xu • March 26, 2021

MUSE is back with our original characteristic post—a music playlist for the season! Even though the spring months are often the busiest in school, I still love this time because it seems so full of possibilities....

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