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Mitski’s Storytelling Strong as Ever in New Album
Ira Satpathy April 9, 2026

Mitski’s new album, “Nothing’s About to Happen to Me,” has been met with near-universal acclaim since its February release. Alexis Petridis gave it five stars in The Guardian, calling it “thought-provoking”...

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Billie Eilish to Star in Sylvia Plath’s “The Bell Jar”
Hayden Fowler, Contributing Writer • April 9, 2026

Billie Eilish is stepping into a major new role — her feature film acting debut. She’s...

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“Cloud 9” Megan Moroney’s New Album
Delainey Root, Daily Writer • March 19, 2026

Megan Moroney released her third studio album, “Cloud 9,” on Feb. 20, with Columbia Records....

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Bruno Mars is Back: “The Romantic” Album Review
Alexandra Quesada, Entertainment & Opinion Editor • March 19, 2026

Almost 10 years since his last solo project, Bruno Mars released his fourth studio album, “The...

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The WGRE Spin: Indy to Host The March Madness Music Festival
Samantha Cox March 17, 2026

On Wednesday, March 11, it was announced that, in addition to hosting the final four of March Madness, Indianapolis would also host the March Madness Music Festival. This festival runs from April 3-5 and boasts three days of completely free concerts....

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“Gianni Schicchi”: A Comical Fight for Inheritance
Shruti Subramaniam March 4, 2026

This past weekend, Feb. 26 through March 1, DePauw Theatre put on the awaited opera, "Gianni Schicchi." Directed by Mary Martin, the opera is set in Florence, Italy and centers on the death of the wealthy Buoso Donati. The opera immediately opens...

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Why “Heated Rivalry”’s Success Still Isn’t Enough
Gabby Woehr, Daily Writer • February 17, 2026

Since its premiere in November 2025, HBO’s “Heated Rivalry” has become a beacon of sensitive representation for the queer community. The Canadian series follows Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), two closeted hockey...

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Autistic Barbie: A New Step Toward Representation
Aidana Ospanova February 17, 2026

On Jan. 11, 2026, global toy maker Mattel, Inc. introduced the very first Autistic Barbie doll — a groundbreaking addition to its iconic Barbie Fashionistas line created to reflect the diversity of children’s lives around the world.  The...

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The WGRE Spin: “The Only Thing More Powerful Than Hate is Love”: Bad Bunny and Green Day Rock Super Bowl LX
Samantha Cox February 15, 2026

The 60th Super Bowl took place in Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 8 between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Green Day kicked off the Super Bowl during the opening ceremony and Bad Bunny entertained the masses during halftime. Green...

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Intimate Apparel: Giving Voice to the Underrepresented
Shruti Subramaniam February 4, 2026

DePauw’s recent Winter Term production, “Intimate Apparel,” guest-directed by Kathryn Bentley, opened Thursday, Jan. 29, and ran through Sunday, Feb. 1. It tells a coming-of-age story that seeks to overcome racial and gender stereotypes. Set in...

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The WGRE Spin: The 68th Grammy Awards Rundown
Samantha Cox February 4, 2026

On Sunday, Feb. 1, the 68th Grammy Awards took place in Los Angeles. Of the 95 total awards, a large majority were awarded earlier in the day, saving the biggest awards for the night. Trevor Noah hosted the Grammys, his sixth time doing so. But the beloved...

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Hayley Williams Takes Her Bachelorette Party on the Road in 2026
Sarah Cecil November 16, 2025

On the heels of the release of her third solo album, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party,” Hayley Williams isn’t slowing down. The seventeen songs were first unofficially released on her website as a series of MP3 files, and were released as a compilation...

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Set Design of “The Servant of Two Masters” Brings the Play to Life
Ira Satpathy November 16, 2025

DePauw Theatre’s latest production, "The Servant of Two Masters," opens this week, bringing new life to Carlo Goldoni’s 1746 commedia dell’arte classic with a whirlwind of color, chaos and laughter. Set in 18th-century Venice, the story follows...

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New Generation of Shelbys to Lead “Peaky Blinders” Sequel Series on Netflix
Maia Le November 3, 2025

In an announcement on its Media Centre, the BBC confirmed the return of "Peaky Blinders" for two new series, which will be produced for the BBC in the United Kingdom and for Netflix internationally. The new chapter, from original creator Steven Knight,...

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Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Marry in Santa Barbara Ceremony
Maia Le November 3, 2025

Singer and actress Selena Gomez married music producer Benny Blanco in a private wedding ceremony Saturday in Santa Barbara, the couple confirmed in social media posts. Gomez and Blanco exchanged vows at the lush Sea Crest Nursery in front of approximately...

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‘Alice in Borderland’ Returns for Season 3, Leaving Some Fan-Favorites Behind
Maia Le November 2, 2025

The games are far from over. “Alice in Borderland,” Netflix’s hit Japanese sci-fi thriller, launched its third season on Thursday, plunging viewers back into the deadly, parallel version of Tokyo known as the Borderland. This new chapter arrives...

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“And, Baby, That’s Show Business for You”: Taylor Swift’s New Album, Film and More
Alexandra Quesada October 29, 2025

On Aug. 11, Swifties took notice of an exciting detail: a timer on Taylor Swift’s website ending at 12:12 a.m. EDT. At 10 p.m. that evening, the New Heights Podcast teased a clip featuring Swift as their special guest for the next episode, which aired...

Gabby Jones '27 stars in DePauw Theatre's adaptation of "Spring Awakening" on Thursday, Oct. 2 in Greencastle, Ind. (Photo credit: Maia Le '28)
“Spring Awakening”: The Cast’s Point of View
Carolyn Ma October 28, 2025

On Oct. 2, the DePauw Theater and Institute of Music opened the year with "Spring Awakening," based on the 1891 play written by Frank Wedekind. This powerful story confronts themes of rebellion, sexual awakening, self-discovery and the consequences of...

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László Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature
Sarah Cecil October 20, 2025

During the week of Oct. 6-13, the winners of the 2025 Nobel Prize were announced in each of the six categories: Physics, Chemistry, Economic Sciences, Physiology or Medicine, Literature and Peace. The announcements began on Monday, Oct. 6 with the winner...

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