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Ignore the Scrooges: It’s Okay to Listen to Christmas Music Before Thanksgiving

Darcy BolingerTuesday, November 9th, 2021

Christmas music should be played before Thanksgiving because it encourages positive ideals and makes people happy. It’s officially November, which means the ...

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Lil Nas X and the “Satan shoe” controversy

Mia NishanianThursday, April 1st, 2021

The impact of modern-day culture on religious beliefs. Lil Nas X, most famous for his record-breaking song “Old Town Road,” has found himself in controversi...

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An ode to Motown: Black music is modern music

Candice EvansSaturday, February 20th, 2021

Mainstream music as we know it today wouldn’t exist without the blueprint mapped out by Berry Gordy. When you talk about Motown, there is so much to say on t...

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Christmas music you need to add to your playlist now

Marcus DawalWednesday, December 9th, 2020

With the holiday season in full-swing, here are some songs from recent years to add to the classics. During this time of the year, Christmas classics such as...

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ZU Magazine Issue #6: Apocalypse (Spring 2020)

Micaela RicaforteThursday, April 30th, 2020

Link to full pdf here: ZU Magazine Issue #6: Apocalypse (Spring 2020) It goes without saying that as the school year comes to a close, things look mu...

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Childish Gambino’s “3.15.20” Arrives When We Need It Most

Guest WriterThursday, March 26th, 2020

With the world on lockdown and many people stuck at home, a newly released album from Childish Gambino makes it easy to get your mind off of current worries. ...

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ZU Magazine: 10 Christian artists to keep an eye on

Marcus DawalSaturday, February 8th, 2020

Christian music is not limited to Kanye’s album “Jesus Is King” nor what you hear on K-Love. From lo-fi to trap music, there are many artists who use their fait...

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That’s debatable: Celebrities and politics

Nathan FosterMonday, February 3rd, 2020

The Grammys, Golden Globes and all other award shows have turned into an outlet for celebrities to voice their political opinions, and we’re all better off for ...

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In His Feelings: Drake Boo’d off the stage at Camp Flog Gnaw

Taylor MeckleyMonday, November 18th, 2019

Drake’s performance at Camp Flog Gnaw was poorly received this year — why? Drake had a rough go this year at Camp Flog Gnaw. In a shocking twist of events, t...

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In uncharacteristic humility, Kanye West declares ‘Jesus Is King’

Micaela RicaforteWednesday, October 30th, 2019

Kanye's ninth studio album dropped last week with a different message than his other music Kanye West is a radical. He’s always been one. An established ...

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