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Kerrie Wilson
- Apr 8, 2020
- 2 min
Feel Old Yet? Here are 10 songs turning 10 in 2020!
The year was 2010, many of us were youngsters jamming out to the Biebz and watching Disney Channel. Oh how times have changed ... or have they? Do you remember listening to radio hits like “Airplanes” by B.O.B or “California Gurls” by Katy Perry? Well those songs and many others are turning the big One Zero this year! Yep, these guys came out 10 years ago! Feeling old yet? Here’s a list of 10 songs turning 10 this year! “Misery” by Maroon 5 Who knew that a bop could come from
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KiKi Savely
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
Renegade Dance Creator Finally Gets the Credit She Deserves
There is a new social media platform in town and its name is Tik Tok. This 15-second video app has grasped the attention of many. Modeled like Vine, there have been several challenges and dances that have gone viral. One popular dance, Renegade, has many trying to emulate those who have conquered this challenge. Influencers like James Charles, Lexi Brooke Rivera and Emma Chamberlain have added to its popularity by joining in the challenge as well. Prior to February 2020, the
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Taylor Thompson
- Mar 2, 2020
- 1 min
The Rise of Skywalker took Twitter by Storm{trooper}
*WARNING: SPOILER ALERTS! Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker came out on December 20, 2019. Since then, Twitter and the Star Wars fan world has had plenty of time to decide how they felt about the new movie. First, let’s talk Kylo Ren/Ben Solo. Personally, my teenage brother and I found Adam Driver’s face perfect and hilarious for the role of Kylo Ren. He always had such a confused look on his face. But Driver played his role so well, I can’t even be mad at him for it. You coul
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Kerrie Wilson
- Feb 26, 2020
- 1 min
Is TikTok Saying Kick Rocks To Vine?
TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, is a fairly new app that allows users to create and share 15 second videos of various genres. The app was introduced to us in 2018 and now has more than 500 million users worldwide. Content creators on the app range from ordinary teenagers, celebrities, and even medical health care professionals! It’s safe to say that TikTok has its foot on the necks of the other video sharing apps. Including its predecessors. Before TikTok there was Vine
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Hayes Scott
- Feb 17, 2020
- 1 min
How the media handled the death of Kobe Bryant
Just over a week ago the world was shocked to learn of the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe and eight others, including his daughter Gianna, were victims of a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. As the news started to spread early Sunday morning nobody knew what to believe. Rumors were swirling, and that can be blamed on multiple media outlets who decided it was more important to be first than to be accurate. TMZ broke the story before Kobe’s family was told by lo
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Autumn Keller
- Feb 17, 2020
- 2 min
Reddit: Let's Not Meet, but Make it a Murderer
Do you ever scroll through YouTube videos of people reading off scary stories? It’s a pretty common video trend and one user, cjades, has made this her channel’s niche. She often reads Reddit stories ranging from “Let’s Not Meet” to “Paranormal Experiences”. In her most recent YouTube video titled, “this "lets not meet" story was evidence for a murder | true crime” she dives into her last Reddit story reading’s shocking end. In the original video of this story, cjades was cle
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Tom Huynh
- Feb 17, 2020
- 2 min
Google is saving orcas with AI, but here is what you can do
What’s happening? With the power of artificial intelligence, Google is saving a subspecies of orcas from going extinct. The Salish Sea, home to many aquatic animals, is facing a near extinction crisis with the Southern Resident Killer Whales. According to their company’s blog, Google had teamed up with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Rainforest Connection to monitor and protect the remaining 73 Southern Resident Orcas, according to the figures from the Center of Whale R
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KiKi Savely
- Feb 12, 2020
- 2 min
YouTube Star Nikkie Tutorials Comes Out as Trans
It was only January 13 when YouTube beauty blogger Nikkie Tutorials dropped some major news. This was a story that not even Raven could foresee. The 17-minute video she posted on YouTube titled, “I’m Coming Out”, left fans unsure of what she was coming out of. In late 2019, she was engaged to her long-time boyfriend. Many comments speculated that she may be bisexual, and others were way off mark. In the video, Nikkie came out as a proud transgender woman. The heartfelt video
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Jael Hardaway
- Feb 12, 2020
- 1 min
Is Moneybagg Yo Protecting the Brand?
Memphis rapper, Moneybagg Yo is flooding the music industry with his new album “Time Served,” alongside his confirmation that Ari Fletcher and he are dating, According to “Complex” https://www.complex.com/music/2020/01/moneybagg-yo-confirms-relationship-with-g-herbo-ex-ari-fletcher Since the public relations he had with Megan Thee Stallion, Moneybagg Yo and Ari Fletcher have been spotted on multiple occasions that stirred up rumors that they were dating, starting when they w
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Denzel Alexander
- Dec 2, 2019
- 1 min
The best signs from Gameday in Memphis
Memphis, TN is a city full of people who take pride in everything their city has to offer. Whether it’s the music, tasty barbecue, local lingo or sports, Memphians are always proud to rep their city. When it was announced that ESPN would host College Gameday in the bluff city for the Memphis vs. SMU game, fans were excited to show their Memphis humor and pride on national television. Today we’ll show you our favorite signs from College Gameday in Memphis! 1. "GOT THE HORSES
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Kareem Khudheir
- Dec 2, 2019
- 1 min
Clark Atlanta Student Murdered by Roommates
Alexis Crawford, a Clark Atlanta University Student, was murdered last week by her roommate Jordyn Jones and boyfriend Barron Brantley. Court records indicate that Alexis was choked to death, before being dumped in an Atlanta park and left for dead. The murder happened a week after Alexis and her roommate had an arguement. Alexis filed a police report on Jordyn’s boyfriend for “sexual harassment” a week before as well. Suspect Brantley says he choked Alexis until she stopped
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Jerrod Smith
- Nov 13, 2019
- 1 min
Memphis has momentum in the sporting world
If you haven’t checked, Memphis is on fire in the sporting world. First things first. College Gameday is officially coming to Memphis to host their first ever College Gameday for the University of Memphis Football team. The Tigers will take on Southern Methodist University on ABC at 6:30 p.m. Yes, that’s primetime on ABC. But that’s not it. The Memphis Tigers Basketball team is hotter than ever. They are ranked at #14 in the preseason polls, have the #1 recruiting class in th
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Christian Anderson
- Nov 13, 2019
- 2 min
5 things to know before your senior year of college
So you’re about to graduate. Congratulations. The finish line is near, but you’re not quite there yet. As you approach the last exams of your life, take these things into consideration. 1. Finish strong This is not the time to let up on the gas. It’s easy to apply yourself less and less when you feel like you’ve almost made it, but that’s all the reason to do your best. Don’t let all the effort you’ve put in during college stop now. Worst case scenario, you fail that capstone
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Hannah Ferguson
- Nov 13, 2019
- 2 min
How to Build Your Social Media
If you put everything you have into something that is already growing, such as your social media, it will all come to fruition. This is referring to building your social media accounts, whether it be for your business or for your personal branding. Below are some tips on how to grow your social media without losing yourself in the process. Pour Your Heart Out Pour your heart out, whether that be in the videos you post, the captions that you write or the podcast you record. I
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Rose Johnson
- Nov 4, 2019
- 2 min
3 Popular Halloween Movies for Spooky Season
Cool weather, sweaters and hot chocolate are a few of the many things that tie into the color-changing season of Fall. Let's not forget the coming of Halloween...or should I say, “Spooky Season”? All October long, you can check out networks that have Halloween specials running such as Freeform’s ‘31 Nights of Halloween’, Syfy’s ‘31 Days of Halloween, and Disney Channel’s ‘Monstober’. Looking for a network won’t be a problem to find where you want to watch your Halloween spec
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Logan Peterson
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
What makes pumpkin spice so good--and why it’s everywhere.
Love it or hate it, pumpkin spice has become a fall staple thanks to the success of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. Starbucks added the Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew to their collection of pumpkin spice drinks on August 27. This is the first pumpkin spice drink to be added to the menu since 2003! While this drink may be new to Starbucks, it is certainly not the latest pumpkin spice flavored food item to hit the market. Take a trip to your local supermarket this fall and you will li
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Imani Woolfolk
- Oct 30, 2019
- 1 min
Gucci Mane lands luxury deal with Gucci
This may come as a shock to some, but rapper Gucci Mane is not the founder of Italian luxury brand Gucci. However, he is their exciting new partner. From sporting the brand at concerts, photoshoots and award shows, and even making a front-row appearance at the Gucci show in Milan, to now being the face of their new collection, this partnership is a long-awaited collaboration the fans have been waiting for. The Atlanta rapper announced this partnership via Instagram. “Proud to
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Denzel Alexander
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
LET’S GET LOUD FOR JENNIFER LOPEZ AND SHAKIRA.
In late September 2019, the world was SHOOK when Pepsi announced via Twitter that Jennifer Lopez
and Shakira would be the Super Bowl LIV halftime show performers. Since the announcement, some
have wondered if the two have enough hits on their discography and talent to take on the half time show.
With Shakira being a three time Grammy winner,and Lopez winning 315 awards throughout her career,
we definitely think they are ready. So let us brush you up on their bops and tale
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Nandi Mbassi Nkoa
- Oct 30, 2019
- 1 min
Guyger is found GUILTY in Botham Jean Murder Trial
Almost one year ago, in September 2018, an off-duty police officer walked into the wrong apartment and shot down 26-year old Botham Jean. In light of recent years, this case stood out because it was, yet again, another unarmed black man shot down by a white cop. However, this story was a little different given the location and situation. For years, the media has been outraged at countless mindless situations like this and protests with hashtags such as #BlackLivesMatter and i
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