I may be cursed by dog people. But more likely than that, I just have very odd luck when it comes to local legends. Living in Michigan all my life and moving around several times, I’ve been to very unique rural areas with varying urban legends and myths. Most were […]
Author: Noah Black
“The Umbrella Academy” takes on the 1960s
As the adage goes, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In the case of the members of the Umbrella Academy, however, they are simply condemned to repeat the past, or in this case, the future. Season 2 of Netflix’s “The Umbrella Academy” premiered on the […]
‘Robotexts’ are growing increasingly frustrating
One of the most well-known issues cellphone users have is being available to virtually anyone. And I do mean anyone. Even if you never give out your phone number to a single soul, you’re still inviting a large portion of the world to your doorstep by simply activating the device. […]
No commencement, but plenty of perseverance
This article was originally published in and is used courtesy of the Monroe News Perhaps we should add the letter “P” to Monroe County Community College’s student transcripts this year. That’s “P” as in perseverance. To state that “It’s been a long haul” for them to complete their winter 2020 […]
Surprise Gorillaz track honors afrobeat drummer Tony Allen
Breaking their pattern of posting a track approximately one month apart from each other, Gorillaz’ “Song Machine” initiative released a new track on May 2. The unexpected track “How Far?” features rapper Skepta and drummer and songwriter Tony Allen. The track was released earlier than previously scheduled tracks in honor of […]
The Phantom Thieves steal hearts again in ‘Persona 5 Royal’
This article contains spoilers for “Persona 5” and “Persona 5 Royal.” The Phantom Thieves have re-emerged from the shadows to steal hearts once again. Released in the US for PS4 on March 31, “Persona 5 Royal” follows in developer Atlus’s standing tradition of releasing updated versions of previous games in […]
‘Aries’ fails to continue Gorillaz ‘Song Machine’ potential
Continuing their “Song Machine” initiative, which sees a new track released almost every month, Gorillaz released their latest track, “Aries,” on April 9. “Aries” features Peter Hook from Joy Division on bass and music producer and drummer Georgia on drums, a change different from the prior iterations of “Song Machine” […]
Hell on Earth arrives in ‘Doom Eternal’
“Rip and tear until it is done.” These are the words that echo through a player’s mind as they fight off the hordes of Hell in “Doom Eternal.” The game was released March 20 and is the sequel to the 2016 reboot of the classic video game franchise “Doom.” “Doom […]
‘My Hero One’s Justice 2’ doesn’t quite go beyond Plus Ultra
Anime fighters are a dime a dozen nowadays, but not many often receive straight-up sequels. “My Hero One’s Justice 2” was released March 13 for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. This 3D arena fighter is based off the popular anime series “My Hero Academia,” set in a world […]
‘Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX’ is a fresh coat of paint for a classic game
If you found yourself trapped in a world only inhabited by Pokémon, what would you do? Start a Rescue Team with the first Pokémon you meet, of course! “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Rescue Team DX” released March 6 and serves as a remake of the original “Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue […]