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Opinion: Pop culture is foundation of today’s world

Kent Kirker • February 25, 2014

Pop culture is a relatively new term in today’s lexicon. The term “popular culture,” according to various sources, was coined around the 19th century and essentially referred to a refined form in...

BSR Beats: Week 6

Alyssa Haberman • February 20, 2014

“Illusion” by VERSA It finally happened. VERSA (formally VerseEmerge) released their first piece of musical genius since 2010. A lot has changed since they last released any music in album or...

BSR Beats: Week 4

Brenda Riepenhoff • February 5, 2014

"Reflections" — MisterWives In the first part of this song, nothing in particular sticks out, but as soon as the music picks up with the chorus, you become addicted to this song. The upbeat music...

The Boss is back

Zac Younkins • February 5, 2014

Some artists truly stand the test of time. For decades following 1975‘s release of the breakthrough “Born to Run,” the music of The Boss was universally loved. Nearly 40 years later, one can still...

Columbus Funk comes to Cleveland

Zac Younkins • January 29, 2014

There are a plethora of local bands in most college settings. However few stand out like Columbus natives MojoFlo. They’re a neo funk band whose style is upbeat and contagious.MojoFlo has an unusual...

Everything Brittnie Is

Blythe Alspaugh • January 22, 2014

Brittnie Price performs Runaway from KentWired on Vimeo. Video produced by Brian Smith.Most Kent State students’ goals consist of passing a difficult class, improving their GPA, or conquering the challenges...