Author: The Griffin
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These Latino Voices Changing the Music Scene
By JP The Marías are an American indie pop group that seamlessly blend jazz, R&B, and Latin beats to create mesmerizing pieces of musical wonder. Their unique sound and artistic vision have captivated audiences, earning them a special place in the indie music scene. One of their standout songs, “Lejos de Ti,” is a personal…
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Men’s Lacrosse wins on Senior Day, Pays Tribute to Billy DiMaio
By Jesse Balcer Jr. The Griffins men’s lacrosse team scored 13 unanswered goals en route to an 18-10 win at home over Holy Family University on Saturday. Sam Slater led the way with six goals as the Griffins improved to 3-0 in conference play. Before the game, the Griffins paid tribute to the late Billy…
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2024 Films: A Great Year for Intimate Relationship Stories
By Richard Mason The movies of 2024 that stuck with me were ones that centered their narratives on relationships. These weren’t often epics or intricate genre films, but small-scale dramas with characters whose inner workings feel real. The Bikeriders, Challengers, and A Real Pain are my favorite releases of the past year and all three follow…
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Remembering Billy DiMaio
By Jazmine Ramirez Billy DiMaio, a 2022 graduate of Chestnut Hill College and a captain of the conference champion men’s lacrosse team, died Jan. 1, 2025. DiMaio was on Bourbon Street in New Orleans when an individual intentionally drove through the crowd. Fourteen people were killed and dozens were injured. The police killed the attacker…
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The Pop Feminism Essays: On Brittney Cooper’s Feminist Critique of Beyoncé
By Angela April Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is widely celebrated for her role as a feminist icon, often for empoweringwomen and giving them the agency to express themselves freely. I would argue that her brand offeminism is paradoxical, particularly because she often exploits herself in ways that underminethe very feminist values she promotes. Her self-exploitation complicates her…
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The Pop Feminism Essays: Beyoncé — A Feminist, or an Entertainer?
By Angela April The famous 43-year-old singer, songwriter Beyoncé Knowles-Carter often uses her music as aplatform to express feminist ideals. But does her work really push for a better future for women?When asked if she considers herself a feminist, she said “…working to make those inequalitiesgo away is being a feminist, but more importantly, it…
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The Pop Feminism Essays: Taylor Swift’s Selective Feminism
By Angela April In the early years of Taylor Swift’s career her stance on feminism was a subject of debate. Whenasked in a 2012 interview with the Daily Beast whether she was a feminist, Swift responded withan evasive answer. She expressed that she doesn’t frame things in terms of “guys versus girls,”instead her upbringing by…
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2025 Grammys: The Wins, The Drama & The Culture
Chestnut Cultura — Season 1, Episode 2 By JP Music’s biggest night just wrapped up, and I’ve got all the details right here on Chestnut Cultura! 🎶✨ I’m John Patteron and today we’re diving into everything that went down at the 2025 Grammy Awards. From surprising wins to jaw-dropping snubs, legendary performances, and those viral…
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Super Bowl LIX: CHC Is Ready. Are the Eagles?
Super Bowl LIX: CHC Is Ready. Are the Eagles? By Riccardo Italiano and Jesse Balcer Jr. It’s that time of year again, when friendships are tested, nachos are consumed at alarming rates, and Philly collectively loses its mind. Super Bowl 2025 is upon us, and after conducting some very serious investigative journalism (a.k.a. talking to…
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Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS
Chestnut Cultura — Season 1, Episode 1 By JP Hello everyone, welcome to Chestnut Cultura! Today, we dive into the cultural phenomenon that is Bad Bunny and his latest album, “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” (I Should Have Taken More Photos). This project isn’t just an album; it’s a bold declaration of artistry, storytelling, and the…
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Opinion: We Should Give Thanks without Ignoring the Past
By Makani Thornhill What does it mean to actually give thanks? It can be so easy to think about Thanksgiving as a time to eat with your family and to be thankful for your community, but what about the actual meaning of Thanksgiving? Where does this idea come from? We always hear the side of…