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Taylor Swift takes us back to 1989, her version this time

Piper Jiyamapa November 2, 2023
On Oct. 27, 2023, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated re-recorded 1989 (Taylor’s Version) record. This is her latest addition to her catalog of owned music, and one of the biggest releases of her career.
Lydia Evans | Graphic Artist

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Breaking down the eras

Katrina Liu March 22, 2023
Here’s my breakdown of the eras tour within the two setlists we’ve seen so far in order, as well as a hint of what her different eras have meant to me.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift, Taylor Swift

Editors November 15, 2021
The release of Taylor Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 album “Red” reminds of the complicated, often circular conversations that surround the mega-star.
taylor swift performing on her speak now tour

An impossible task: ranking Taylor Swift’s albums

Sam Thomas April 21, 2021
After too much thought, I present my updated ranking of Swift’s studio albums.

Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy snubs expose racial biases

Sophia Yakumithis February 18, 2021
Because of apparent racial biases, musicians have taken to social media to call out the Recording Academy’s decisions. One of the most well-known manifestations of this is in the career of Kendrick Lamar.
Taylor Swift’s “reputation” is released Nov. 10. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

REVIEW: Taylor Swift’s ‘reputation’ suffers from her own ego

Jordan Saliby November 13, 2017

As Taylor Swift faces an inevitable public scrutiny of her character, her latest album  “reputation” is a call to everyone who ever doubted her. The fate of that concession, as referenced by the...

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EDITORIAL: Taylor Swift’s streaming service would not be successful

Editors March 16, 2017

Taylor Swift, an incredibly popular artist with indisputably catchy music, has been notorious for her adamant opposition to streaming services. The singer/songwriter took her music off of Spotify in 2014...

RENNER: Taylor Swift flexes celebrity muscle in Apple Music ad

RENNER: Taylor Swift flexes celebrity muscle in Apple Music ad

Elise Renner April 5, 2016

On the splendid holiday April Fools’ Day, Taylor Swift graced the Internet with a comically tragic video of her falling off of a treadmill. Unfortunately, this was not a joke. As part of her relatively...

TENTINDO: Our celebrity hate culture is sexist

TENTINDO: Our celebrity hate culture is sexist

Will Tentindo February 4, 2016

Donald Trump probably hates Megyn Kelly. If not, then he wants everyone to think he does. After FOX News denied his request to remove Megyn Kelly as a debate moderator, Trump boycotted the Jan. 28 Republican...

EDITORIAL: Adele draws us in, even without social media

EDITORIAL: Adele draws us in, even without social media

Editors November 30, 2015

You’ve likely been living under a large, secluded rock if you haven’t heard at least one chart-topping song from Adele’s new album, “25,” which fans have been waiting years for her to release....

EDIT: Music Sharing is Not Caring

EDIT: Music Sharing is Not Caring

Editors November 4, 2014

Ever since the dawn of Facebook partner Sean Parker’s now-defunct illegal music sharing service Napster, people have been less obliged to pay for music. Options for legal and illegal music streaming...

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