Self- Reliant: What Does it Mean to be an Independent Artist?

By: Willem Kline — To be self reliant in the music business would usually be considered reputational suicide. As of recently, however, a certain collective of artists have reclaimed their musical personas in the hopes of abandoning the chains of a label. Nine Inch Nails and Chance the Rapper are two of the biggest artists…

Rambler Rave: Overpopulation: So Many Friends!

By: Maria Wittenauer — Have you ever waited in the Starbucks line and wondered why those menus are so darn confusing? They should really explain what things like frappuccinos and lattes are: how should I know? Anyway, in the situation you’re thinking of, you’re probably in a really long line. Some people might think, “I don’t…

Grieving the Past

By: Verneisha Anderson — Grieving should be very important to a person’s life. Many people look at grieving as something horrible to go through or that one can only grieve a death; both of these being false.  Grieving is not a bad experience. It is a time to gain strength, wisdom, and understanding. Everyone will experience…