So, we are peeking into April, and by now everyone has been feeling this spring spirit. There is more sunshine, the weather is getting warm, and there is this urgency to dress in brighter colors. During fashion week there were a lot of colors and prints mixed to give ideas […]
Author: Brett Cummings
Music: Meg Myers Announces Spring Tour
Atlantic recording artist Meg Myers has announced an extensive headline tour that will kick off in New York City on May 11 at The Studio At Webster Hall. Myers recently released her new single “Sorry” from her upcoming debut album of the same name, which is scheduled for release this […]
Music: Scott Bradlee Turns Ridiculous Into Sublime
Have you ever wondered what Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” would sound like as a vintage 1940’s jazz tune? Or what Taylor Swift would sound like if she was a burlesque singer? Or what if indie band The Neighbourhood had a similar style to French singer Edith Piaf? If so, then […]
Get Fit for Life With Yoga
Al'eema Dawson in a yoga pose. I teach yoga classes at Modo Yoga in Clifton, and several UC basketball players are among my students. A yoga practice has the following six benefits: 1. Stress Relief: Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body. In addition, most yoga classes […]
Bearcats Bow Out With Pride; Cronin Cleared to Return
The UC Bearcats men’s basketball team finished the season 23-11 overall, advancing to their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament and then beating Purdue in the second round, before losing to undefeated Kentucky, 64-51, in third-round action on March 21. But the Bearcats didn't make it easy for UK, mixing it up […]
My World: Jim Crow Racism Will Never Die
I’m sure by now everyone has seen the video from the Oklahoma fraternity with their racist chant. It’s racism in the truest form, but that wasn’t the issue I had with it. The issue I had was that there is no way I believe that was the first time that […]
Library Offers Many Forms of Help
It’s crazy to think that the semester is actually almost over. As it’s coming to an end, most of you may know what that means. Finals week is creeping up, last minute papers will be due, and the cramming will begin. For those of you who have papers due and […]
Don’t Be Fooled by Apple
In February 2014, I got the iPhone 5c. I was excited to get a new iPhone since my iPhone 4 was slow and had terrible battery life. I decided to get the 5c instead of the 5s because I wanted the pink color, and it was cheaper. In my thought, […]
Businesses Need to Stand Against a Bad Law
Maybe you haven’t been paying attention, but just last week Indiana Republican Governor Mike Pence signed a bill allowing businesses in the state to deny service to the LGBT community for “religious beliefs.” A similar bill was signed in the State of Arkansas. Laws of this nature scream discrimination, but […]
Cincinnati Gets Set to Host Baseball All-Star Game
Baseball season is right around the corner! This is always a fun time in Cincinnati, with the Opening Day Parade and all the festivities that are attached to that. The Reds have been playing well in recent memory. Hopefully they can build on that and make a deep run in […]