This September, up and coming rock artist Yasmin Nur dropped her debut EP “Punch Me! This is a Nightmare!” The five track album is a cathartic and brutally honest collection of songs that perfectly … [Read more...] about “Punch Me! This is a Nightmare!” — Inside Yasmin Nur’s Anthemic Rock Debut
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The Last Time I was Called Evil: My Time in the Amplify Movement
This article was submitted to Spire Magazine by Brendan Gerdts (he/him). For more information on submitting to Spire, visit our contribute page. When I first won my seat in the Student Senate, it … [Read more...] about The Last Time I was Called Evil: My Time in the Amplify Movement
Book Review : “Chosen Ones” — A Deconstructive-yet-Entertaining Fantasy Adventure
What happens to teenage heroes after the bad guy is defeated and they have to grow up? This is the question posed by “Chosen Ones,” the adult fiction debut of bestselling Young Adult author, Veronica … [Read more...] about Book Review : “Chosen Ones” — A Deconstructive-yet-Entertaining Fantasy Adventure
Greta Gerwig : Challenging Our Cultural Assumptions About Gender and Art
“The thesis of every Greta Gerwig movie is that being a woman, being a girl, not knowing who you are, is an experience worthy of art,” said entertainment journalist Hunter Harris during her talk at … [Read more...] about Greta Gerwig : Challenging Our Cultural Assumptions About Gender and Art
Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl
The battle cry of punk women emerged as a DIY underground movement in the 90’s, pioneered by groups such as Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy and a horde of rough and tumble female-led groups … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl
LGBTQ+ Discrimination Still Legal in Florida
On January 27th, Equality Florida held a press conference at the Capitol to address the anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced by lawmakers and urge action on the Florida Competitive Workforce Act (HB 161 & … [Read more...] about LGBTQ+ Discrimination Still Legal in Florida