Courtney MIller
Sitting out the anthem distracts us from the real problem
September 12, 2016Recently, NFL football player Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers made headlines when he chose to sit during the national anthem rather than stand. Kaepernick is not the first professional athlete to protest a patriotic song, and he probably won’t be the last. In the ‘90s, NBA player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf (who played for the Vancouver Grizzlies) protested the anthem for many of the same reasons, and in return, the NBA suspended him for one game. Kaepernick, so far, has received no suspension or other punishment because of his actions. Specifically, he chose to sit during “The Star-Spangled Banner” to…
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New semester, new music
September 12, 2016By: Jaiden Dembo, Max James Hill, Tanya Humeniuk, Courtney Miller, Natalie Serafini, and Eva Zhu Emotion Side B – Carly Rae Jepsen Emotion Side B is an extension of Carly Rae Jepsen’s third studio album Emotion, which came out in…
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Your guide to student eating
September 12, 2016Gourmet instant ramen Recommended by Max James Hill If you're a university student living on your own, chances are you're more than familiar with instant ramen. These dollar-a-bag delights are OK on their own, but you can turn a mediocre…
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
September 9, 2016By: Jaiden Dembo, Sarah Finley, Max James Hill, and Courtney Miller Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/3XflbJlJ9myGU5uE3MZEot “Waste a Moment” – Kings of Leon Courtney Miller: The intro builds quickly, wasting little…
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Album Reviews
September 6, 2016By: Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, and Justin Stevens Blonde by Frank Ocean Don’t believe anyone who tells you Channel Orange is better than Blonde. Where the former was bombastic and groovy, Frank Ocean’s latest is quiet and melancholy, more…
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Let’s talk about bitches
September 5, 2016Bitch. It’s a powerful word. When you read the word “bitch” — or hear a classmate, a family member, or a friend say it aloud — how do you react? Since bitch has never in my life been regarded as…
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY
July 30, 2016By: Courtney Miller, Jessica Pickering, and Jessica Whitesel Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/1Ya2Pvzdxy0XJTbICS3a5P “Closer” – The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey Jessica Whitesel: It’s no “Roses,” but it’s not bad. It has more…
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Album Reviews
July 25, 2016What We Live For by American Authors What We Live For is the sophomore studio album from American Authors, an indie-pop-rock band. If you’re looking for that feel-good soundtrack to your summer, this album needs to be in your hands…
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How to balance friendships and a successful GPA
July 25, 2016[dropcap]U[/dropcap]niversity is the lily pad of life that bridges high school and professional work. But is that all university is? A period in your existence where you stockpile grades to prove to some future employer or grad school that you’re…
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Young adults who still live at home aren’t mooching
July 25, 2016[dropcap]F[/dropcap]orty-two percent of adults aged 20–29 live with their parents, according to Statistics Canada. Of those, Statistics Canada found that 90 percent don’t contribute to household expenses. Now, everyone’s situation is different, but I do believe that adults in their…
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