The Inkblot

A survey of 103 students from Oct. 14 to Oct. 28.

Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Music Stream Artists to Success

Jacynth Apora November 15, 2019

“The music industry is not dying...it’s just coming alive.”  In July 2014, Taylor Swift wrote this for The Wall Street Journal. She believed that although the music industry continued to thrive...

A model poses in a sweatshirt from Bstroys school shooting collection on Sept. 15, 2019. The inclusion of bullet holes in the clothing sparked controversy.

Controversial messages go in style

Rebecca Heath and Maddie Lee November 15, 2019

Columbine. Sandy Hook. Marjory Stoneman Douglass. Virginia Tech. These names appeared on a sweatshirt introduced by streetwear company Bstroy on Sept. 25, 2019. Though the hoodies may appear ordinary at...

Kanye said that going forward he will be making strictly gospel music, according to Andrew Barber of the blog Fake Shore Drive.
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Kanye West keeps his faith through new music, movie

Will McHale November 15, 2019

“So here go my single, dawg, radio needs this. They say you can rap about anything except for Jesus. That means guns, sex, lies, videotape, but if I talk about God my record won't get played, huh?” These...

Viewers observe Olafur Eliassons Ice Watch outside the Tate Modern gallery in Bankside, London on Dec. 17, 2018.

Art demonstrates the threat caused by climate change to non-believers

Carla Vreeland November 15, 2019

For years, art has been used as a tool to influence people’s ideas and perspectives on problems affecting their society. Today is no different.  Climate change is a controversial and highly divisive...

“Joker” follows Arthur Fleck, a struggling clown who aspires to become a stand-up comedian but is held back by mental illness. 
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“Joker” film casts light on mental illnesses

Vaughn Battista November 15, 2019

“Joker” is a film that has been mired in controversy long before its release, with the Washington Post describing it as “one of the most divisive movies of the year.” Many, without even watching...

The cast includes actors Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson and Jesse Eisenberg.

Second “Zombieland” movie mixes horror, humor, and friendship

Sam Skolnick November 15, 2019

Society collapses… zombies have taken over the world… but for four misfits, the only way to survive is to stay together and live by a set of rules. Some have always wondered what Earth would look like...

A wall graffitied by Crew Peligrosos 4 Elements School of Hip Hop stands at the University of Medellin in Medellin, Colombia. The crew uses graffiti, hip hop dance, music and other forms of art to help restore impoverished communities through their country.

Art provides an outlet for impoverished communities to express themselves

Emily Toro November 15, 2019

In the 1990s, an unrestrained cocaine trade paralyzed communities in Colombia with drug addiction and violence, according to The Nature of Cities, an international platform for transdisciplinary dialogue...

A survey of 103 students from Oct. 14 to Oct. 28.

Schools struggle to find balance between arts and STEM education with limited funds and time

Madeline Holobinko November 15, 2019

With the value of an arts education up for debate, schools are finding it harder than ever to balance this discipline with STEM education.  In the last few decades, there has been an increase in the...

The Artist’s Block: Emily Madeira

Emily Madeira September 13, 2019

"St. Sebastian" by Emily Madeira Media Used: Mixed media, including watercolor, pencil, and gold acrylic. Time to complete: 1 week Interesting Fact: This piece is part of a larger series of Saint...

The Netflix original series Sugar Rush currently features two seasons, and on July 13th, the second season was released. Each episode has three rounds where four teams of two compete to win $10,000. 

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Netflix’s “Sugar Rush” is enough to satisfy viewer’s sweet tooth

Jordan Durkin September 13, 2019

When it comes to deliciously themed cupcakes, confections and cakes, Sugar Rush is the place to be. The Netflix original series currently features two seasons, and on July 13th, the second season was released....

The portrait of Edmond de Belamy sold for $432,500 in a Christies auction, becoming the first artificial intelligence (AI) made artwork to be featured in a high profile art auction.

Paintings created by artificial intelligence gain popularity, but pose questions on artistic value

Liam Umbs September 13, 2019

At a Christie’s auction last October, a mathematical equation sold for $432,500, 45 times higher than its estimated value. The reason? The equation was the algorithm behind The Portrait of Edmond de...

The book series Scary Stories topped the American Library Association’s list of the 100 most frequently challenged books from 1990-1999. People demanded for the books to be removed from libraries. But it inspired the movie adaptation Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark that earned $21 million at its box office debut, according to Business Insider.
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“Scary Stories To Tell in The Dark” captures horror of the books despite PG-13 rating

Jacynth Apora September 13, 2019

The book series Scary Stories topped the American Library Association’s list of the 100 most frequently challenged books from 1990-1999. People demanded for the books to be removed from libraries. But...

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