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Dunkin’s 2025 Spring Menu was released on April 2 and includes the Cotton Candy Specialty Donut and Arctic Cherry Energy beverage, both with a mix of highlights and shortcomings.

Netflix’s “Adolescence” about teenage incel Jamie Miller utilizes engaging storytelling and forces viewers to acknowledge toxic masculinity.

On March 17, Chick-fil-A released its 2025 Spring Menu,which includes a Pineapple Dragonfruit Sunjoy and the Smokehouse Barbeque Chicken Sandwich

Suzanne Collins’s new novel “Sunrise on the Reaping” brings a storyline of “The Hunger Games” that will engage new and old fans alike.

Warner Records released musician Mac Miller’s brilliant seventh studio album, “Balloonerism”, on Jan. 17.

Joy McCullough’s historical novel “Everything is Poison” delivers an entertaining and fun story full of relevant themes and questions.

Author Stefany Valentine released her debut novel “First Love Language” on Jan. 14, a heartwarming story that is guaranteed to leave readers satisfied with the engaging plot and lovable characters.

On Dec. 31, 2024, Dunkin’ Donuts released “Sabrina’s Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso” as a collaboration with the popular singer.

Author Jennifer Lynn Barnes released “Games Untold,” an anthology of novellas and short stories in “The Inheritance Games” series on Nov. 12. Despite differences in stories, key motifs of the series are consistent throughout.

American author Julie Leong released her debut novel “The Teller of Small Fortunes” to all major booksellers on Nov. 5. Despite the book’s nostalgic elements, its dialogue, plot and characters fall flat.

Musician Halsey released her fifth studio album “The Great Impersonator” on Oct. 25, inspired by her battle with lupus and a rare lymphoproliferative disorder. With its raw and unfiltered lyricism, “The Great Impersonator” is her best album thus far.

In partnership with Universal Pictures’ “Wicked”, Starbucks released Elphaba’s Cold Brew and Glinda’s Pink Potion refresher on Oct. 22. While both drinks offered pleasant flavors, neither provided much balance.

Burger King released its Wednesday Whopper, an “Addams Family” take on the classic burger, on Oct. 10. The sandwich is flavorful and fresh, but lacks the anticipated creativity.

The third season of the beloved series “Heartstopper,” released to Netflix on Oct. 3, maintains its comfort-show standing while simultaneously touching on difficult topics.

Starbucks added the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte to their previously released Fall Menu on Sept. 19. The drink was overall enjoyable, but had some absence of flavoring.

“Uglies,” released to Netflix on Sept. 13, is a highly predictable dystopian movie that attempts to tackle beauty standards but, in actuality, perpetuates the issue even more.

On Sept. 3, Taco Bell’s Mountain Dew Baja Blast Gelato made its nationwide debut exclusively for rewards members via the Taco Bell app. The treat appears full of flavor, but leaves customers unsatisfied.

On Aug. 9, singer-songwriter beabadoobee released her latest album, “This Is How Tomorrow Moves,” to all streaming platforms, featuring some of her best work to date

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” released to Netflix on Aug. 1, is a flat mystery series that is fine in its own entity but will disappoint fans of the original novel.

“Deadpool and Wolverine,” released to theaters on July 26, allows viewers to dive back into the Marvel Universe and was a fantastic action-comedy that breaks Marvel out of its recent slump.

“Baby Reindeer,” released April 11 on Netflix, follows the intense story of trauma based on real-life events.

“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” will stun viewers with amazing special effects and impressive storytelling but several jokes did not deliver.

Sarah Arthur’s novel “Once a Queen” was released Jan. 31 and was a strange compilation of genuinely beautiful language and dishwater-dull storytelling.

On Oct. 27 the movie “Five Nights At Freddy’s,” centered around haunted animatronics and directed by Emma Tammi, was released to theaters.

Folk-Americana artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia, known professionally as Shakey Graves, released his album “Movie of the Week” on Sept. 15.

On Aug. 28, Dairy Queen re-released the “Fall Blizzard Treat Menu” with the addition of one new flavor.

Releasing episodes weekly on Amazon Prime from July 14 to Aug. 18, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is back with a season two and the complicated love triangle viewers may have missed.

“Heart Of Stone,” released Aug. 11, provides viewers with an action-packed yet mediocre watch.

2009 CCHS alumna Amber Wallin and her husband Benjamin Wallin showed the first screening of their movie “We’re Pregnant: And Other Lies” on April 30.

Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” is filled with raw emotion and beautiful lyrics.

The beloved, best-selling series “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” has begat yet another movie adaptation, this one even worse than the first.

Journalism I students Cooper Jones and Abigail Holloway debate the merits of “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.”

Journalism I students Angel Tejada and Evan Cornish debate whether “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” soared above other Christmas films or fell flat.

After sampling fries from a variety of fast food restaurants across Athens, members of the ODYSSEY Media Group staff conclude that Chick-fil-A and Cookout offer the best fries in town.

Released on Nov. 16, “The Wonder” is a psychological thriller that will leave viewers not only at the edge of their seats but invested and longing for more.

The creepy and kooky Addams Family returns in the new Netflix series “Wednesday”, released on Nov. 23, as Wednesday Addams navigates Nevermore Academy and murderous mysteries.

Netflix’s “Enola Holmes 2,” released on Nov. 4, is an action-packed adventure with clever characters and a mystery that will leave viewers shocked.

Viewers can expect an unapologetically graphic and gritty depiction of a German soldier’s life during World War I from Netflix’s Oct. 28 release of “All Quiet on the Western Front”.

Crumbl Cookies’ flavors of the week aren’t exactly what weekly customers may be used to. Instead, most of the cookies are subpar and something customers may want to sit out on.

The 1975 released their new album “Being Funny In A Foreign Language” to the public on Oct. 14, with the band delivering a decent album that lacks a star song.

Full of powerful imagery, unique vocals and energetic instruments, Icon for Hire’s latest album, “The Reckoning,” will appeal to most listeners.

Athens’ Slutty Vegan location will delight both vegans and non-vegans with its colorful flavors and personality.

After sampling from different local restaurants, members of the Variety Staff conclude that Thai Spoon and D92 Korean BBQ provide the best noodle soup dishes in Athens.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is a fast-paced film with dynamic visuals and plot, but takes a step back in character development from previous Marvel movies.

Robert Pattinson defies negative expectations and gives a memorable portrayal of Batman in “The Batman,” released March 4.

The Dip’s detailed attention to 60’s soul influences in their March 4 album “Sticking With It” will entice listeners of all kinds, as a pristinely soulful and emotionally dynamic pop album.

The exclusive Netflix series released on Feb. 11 “Inventing Anna” has a constantly moving, but sometimes confusing plot that will leave viewers intrigued with the mystery of Anna Delvey.

“Peacemaker,” the first television show to be part of the DC Extended Universe, combines mature humor and violence with serious topics on morals and peace in a uniquely James Gunn way.

After sampling burritos from a variety of fast-food Mexican restaurants across Athens, members of the Variety staff rank them based on a variety of criteria.

The new Fanta Dragon Fruit Zero Sugar drink’s bright pink color foreshadows its sugary sweetness that only hardcore dragon fruit fans can appreciate.

Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA released a studio album on Jan. 21 that allows listeners to ‘give in to the love’ of her vocals.

The Lumineers released their latest album “BRIGHTSIDE” to the public on Jan. 14, delivering instant hits that will resonate with listeners.

Netflix released season two of the binge-worthy docuseries “Cheer” on Jan. 12, featuring the Texas cheerleaders from Navarro College and Trinity Valley Community College.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2011 comedy film “The Muppets” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the third episode of the Wide View podcast!

“Thunder Force” dumps two otherwise talented actors in a static plot and fails to give them interesting traits, leading to an ultimately unenjoyable viewing experience.

Viewpoints Staffer Daniel Garcia-Pozo & Webmaster Micah Shannon discuss the 2006 family film “Night at the Museum” based on their somewhat professional opinions in the first episode of the Wide View podcast!

Released on March 13, Weather Widget – Colorful is exactly what it sounds like, an app to create weather widgets for IOS screens.

Weezer released their new album, “OK Human”, in late January. It’s a unique orchestral pop-rock album that’s extremely fitting for this time.

Based on the 1983 book of the same name by Walter Tevis, Netflix released its Original limited series “The Queen’s Gambit” on Oct. 23. While it may appear to be a binge-show for intellectuals, it carries themes understandable to any mature viewer.

Singer-songwriter Beabadoobee, whose real name is Beatrice Laus, released her first studio album, titled “Fake-It Flowers,” on Oct. 16.

Musician Alicia Keys released “Alicia”, on Sept. 18. The passionate new album centered around current events and personal struggles, is truthful, honest and lively with a striking hip-hop edge.

The Netflix Original Series “Teenage Bounty Hunters”, released on Aug. 14, is clever, dramatic and thrilling, defying expectations audiences may have about the characters.

Naples native Dominic Fike’s first album in two years, “What Could Possibly Go Wrong,” was worth the wait. The new album is rich with indie-pop ballads that don’t disappoint.

The new adventure movie “Artemis Fowl,” released on Disney Plus on June 12, covers the adventures of boy genius Artemis Fowl. Although visually stimulating, the film suffers from pacing issues when dealing with character development.

On April 21, Netflix released a new improv show — Middleditch & Schwartz Completely Improvised Comedy Special.

Released on March 18, Little Fires Everywhere is a Hulu Original Series about the community of Shaker Heights, Ohio in the 1990’s and the race issues within.

“Selah and the Spades” is the perfect film for those who want to diverge from mainstream movies and try a completely new style of storytelling.

A perfect fit for the current abnormality of the world due to COVID-19, The Strokes’ new album, “The New Abnormal”, mirrors the world’s current tone while offering a surreal diversion from reality.

“Doom Eternal” was released on March 20 as the sequel to the 2016 game, ‘Doom’. However, close attention should be paid to the game’s Mature rating, as ‘Doom’ is a franchise spanning back to the 90’s with violence as a central theme of each new installment.

Being stuck at home doesn’t have to mean boredom. Here are five masterful and funny TV shows to keep you company during social distancing due to COVID-19.

“All The Pretty Things” by Emily Arsenault will engross readers with a fast pace and captivating atmosphere good for binge-reading during self-isolation, but underdeveloped characters that detract from the book’s excitement will leave some readers unfulfilled.

The limited-time documentary series “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” was released onto Netflix on Jan. 15, following the murders committed by former college and professional football star Aaron Hernandez.

At the start of the 2020 Oscar awards season, three movies in particular are the frontrunner films most likely to receive the best picture nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9.

International Grill and Bar recently opened at 1155 Mitchell Bridge Road, bringing Persian, Iranian and Turkish flavors to Athens.

“The Toys That Made Us” is an entertaining look back into how the world got the popular toys it loves today.

“The King,” recently released on Netflix is based on a Shakespeare play is set in 1413 England and is directed by David Michôd.

“Last Christmas,” a romantic Christmas movie about self-discovery, was released in theatres on Nov. 8. This movie clearly had potential but may fall short of viewers’ expectations.

Season two of Netflix original “The End of the F***ing World” was released on Nov. 5, and it does not live up to the expectations left behind by season one.

Alternative musician Alexander O’Connor, professionally known by his stage name Rex Orange County, released his latest album, “Pony”, on Oct. 25

American rapper Post Malone released his third album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding” on Sept. 6. The album maintains Malone’s unique style of rapping but brings a different trap-pop vibe to the songs.

Nick Miller, also known by his stage name ILLENIUM, released his third studio album “ASCEND” on Aug. 16.

“Last Chance U” season four, titled “INDY Part 2,” follows the Independence Community College football program throughout the 2018-19 football season.

Season three of “Glow”, released Aug. 9 on Netflix, follows the cast on its new adventure performing at a Las Vegas casino.

The captivating new mystery novel “Two Can Keep a Secret” by Karen McManus is a thriller that readers will not want to put down.

New York Times best-selling author Angie Thomas’ book, “On The Come Up,” was released…

“The Fork, the Witch and the Worm,” the long-awaited addition to Christopher Paolini’s “Inheritance Cycle,” is disappointingly short and does not live up to fans’ expectations.

Sex Education, a raunchy Netflix original released Jan. 11, negotiates social issues through the eyes of high schooler Otis Milburn, the unofficial sex therapist of his peers.

The Marie Lu “Warcross” sequel, “Wildcard,” is an interesting book, but it does not quite live up to its predecessor.

Romantic sci-fi graphic novel “On a Sunbeam” was published Oct. 2 by American cartoonist Tillie Walden.

George Miller delivered his debut album “Ballads 1” under his latest persona Joji. The album was released on Oct. 26 and is filled with songs that push the boundaries of Joji’s lo-fi bedroom sound.

The Season Three premiere of The CW Television Network teen-drama “Riverdale” was aired on Oct. 10.

Paul McCartney’s new album, “Egypt Station,” is a unique concept album with an unusual mix of various musical genres.

The first episode of “Silicon Valley” season five premiered on March 25. Although it reuses the familiar storylines the series is known for, the episode does not disappoint.

The book “Erebos” by Ursula Poznanski is a must-read with its mysterious plot of a manipulative and dangerous video game that tries to take over the lives of Nick Dunmore and his high school friends.

The Netflix original “Alexa and Katie”, which was released on March 23, is a slightly corny yet heartfelt series that is sure to have young people talking.

“Love, Simon” avoids making a gimmick of homosexuality and delivers a cute “coming of age” flick, despite lack-luster cinematography and inconsistent dialogue.

Last updated on Feb. 9, “Still Here” is a really fun, indie game adventure app. The game is still only out for pre-release, but the graphics and overall storyline of the game are really fun and offer an engaging experience.

“I, Tonya” is the powerful story of one of America’s most legendary yet infamous athletes. No matter what the viewers may think of Tonya Harding, they will not be able to look away from the screen while watching this incredibly well-done telling of her story.

Marvel Studios’ newest film, “Black Panther”, was released on Feb. 16. The film expertly combines current political conundrums with a nearly fantastical setting and relatable characters, creating a movie that is a must-see.

News Editor Jurnee Louder and Viewpoints Writer Sam Mattern-Parkes seek out the best burger joint in Athens in this edition of Quest for Athens’ Best. idea filmed by Aneesa Conine-Nakano. Video edited by Zoe Peterson.

“Grown-ish” is a comedy showcasing what it’s like to go off to college for the first time. The show has funny characters that will keep viewers laughing throughout.

“The Post,” now playing at Beechwood Cinema and GTC University Cinemas, is a timely period drama that tells a compelling narrative speaking to the importance of journalistic integrity.

Drake’s first releases of 2018, “God’s Plan” and “Diplomatic Immunity,” leave more to be expected from the Toronto-based rapper.

“Fun Run 3” was released Nov. 30, since then the app has found huge success with its new release of Arena.

“Wonder,” released on Nov. 17 by Lionsgate, will keep viewers engaged with great acting and dialogue that lives up to the bestselling book by R. J. Palacio it was based on.

The Netflix-original series “American Vandal” is a brilliant high school based satire of the true-crime shows Netflix is known for. It’s like the “Degrassi” edition of “Making a Murderer”.

On Sept. 12, JibJab Media Inc. released their updated version of “JibJab Camera”, allowing readers more opportunities to personalize their pictures.

“RaiseMe”, an app released on Aug. 23, offers a wide range of scholarships to students wanting to attend college.

Three women stand in a New York City subway station, dressed in floor-length gowns. As the train rushes in, the three women grab hands and scream as it whips by. This is just one of the wonderfully unique scenes to be found on “The Bold Type”.

Despite having a decent cast, the Netflix original “Naked,” released Aug. 11, is full of untapped potential, making it feel quite lacking — almost “naked.”

Singer/songwriter R.LUM.R, released his debut extended play record “AFTERIMAGE” on Aug. 11, in which he sings with emotion and showcases his raw talent through a broad range of genres.

The movie “Dunkirk,” released July 21, explores the historical event of the Dunkirk evacuation in a manner unlike most war movies, but still delivers a powerful performance, despite it’s abnormalities.

Seven years after the release of “Persona 4,” Atlus finally released the strikingly stylish “Persona 5,” and it certainly did not disappoint.

Variety writer Emma Ramsay continues the journey across the Classic City in search for the best sushi Athens has to offer.

Rapper Kendrick Lamar returns with his fourth studio album, “DAMN.” released on April 14, showing that Lamar is blessed with the Midas Touch.

“Lake Coloring”, a virtual coloring book, is a unique game for users to express themselves, show off their artistic abilities and reduce their stress levels, but it is only good while it lasts.

Athens’ local Town and Gown Theater puts on the play “Disgraced” directed by Asia Meana running April 7-9.

Singer-songwriter Aimee Mann returns with a quiet and acoustic album that straddles the line between bitter self-reflection and regret, while still showcasing her signature wit and charm.

“The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” is the newest installment to Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda” series. Originally announced in 2013 and set for release in 2015, it was delayed until it eventually dropped on March 3, proving itself to be well worth the wait.

Staff writer Connor McCage breaks down the top five albums of March, 2017.

“Causality” is a clever game that challenges the player by presenting complex problems that demand specific solutions.

UberEATS is a new food delivery service in Athens, but will it rise above existing delivery providers?

Netflix’s freshly debuted original series “Santa Clarita Diet” is packed full of humor, gore and a taste for human flesh.

Burning Sands is a Netflix original movie released on Jan. 24. This drama has comedy, tragedy and several important messages.

The print variety staff searches for the best pizza in Athens, trying slices from two pizza places close to Clarke Central High School, Hungry Howie’s Pizza and Domino’s Pizza.

Fire Emblem Heroes is a mobile game released by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo that is a spin-off of the Fire Emblem series. Addicting and generous to players, Fire Emblem Heroes is ideal for lovers of mobile games.

Pocket Points is an app available for free on the app store that allows participants to earn points for not being on their phones at school. Students can then spend their points on coupons for a variety of local and online businesses.

Print Writing Coach Ana Aldridge and staff writer Connor McCage offer two critical insights on “Split,” released on Jan. 20.

Print Photography Editor Zoe Peterson breaks down her top 10 songs of 2017 so far (in no particular order).

The print variety staff searches for the best donuts in Athens, testing treats from Ike & Janes Cafe and Bakery and Zombie Donuts and Coffee.

A film with a sci-fi premise takes an intimate twist when it focuses on the experiences of two people who find each other in the middle of a malfunction on their spaceship.

Mel Gibson, after his decade long absence, returns to the directing chair to deliver a war movie to rival Stephen Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan”.

2016 America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal’s first album offers much more than just insanely catchy tunes.

Although “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is a prequel to the Harry Potter franchise, the film is charming all on its own, providing dazzling visuals and excellent performances from its stars.

Disney’s latest film “Moana” is a heartfelt family movie that will keep you locked in

Nedza’s Waffles, a pop up waffle stand, was started by University of Georgia student Joe Nedza, and provides Athens community members with affordable, gourmet waffles.

Mannaweenta Ethiopian/Eritrean Restaurant is located between Quality Dry Cleaners and Orient Mart in a small strip mall on the East Side of Athens and is a great place to get authentic Ethiopian cuisine with its tasty cuisine and great service.

Tyler Perry’s “Boo! A Madea Halloween is a wacky movie with humor, crazy characters and a hilarious plot.

The Rose of Athens Theatre’s traveling performance of “Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe: The Tell-Tale Heart” started out strong, but took a big turn for the worse in the latter part of the plot.

“The Girl on the Train” provides more than just the typical shock factor by combining brilliant acting, shots and plot reveals, making for an outstandingly unnerving movie.

The new TV comedy “Atlanta”, which stars Donald Glover — also known as rapper Childish Gambino –, is a great blend of witty jokes and music while depicting everyday life in Atlanta.

Apple’s iOS 10, released on Sept. 13, adds some innovative features like iMessage apps and Siri app suggestions, but drops the ball with the new emojis and lock screen.

Despite its high expectations, the newly released movie “Ben-Hur” failed to deliver a comprehendible plot line and engage the audience into the story.

On Feb. 14, Kanye West released his new album The Life of Pablo on Tidal. News Editor Jurnee Louder is quite disappointed.

The role-playing game series Fire Emblem has gained its newest addition, Fire Emblem Fates, a game with an enriching plot and stunning cutscenes. Glaring flaws, however, harm its potential.

The new sitcom, “Fuller House”, premiered on Feb. 26 on Netflix. The sitcom is a continuation of the original series, “Full House”, which premiered in 1987.

Copy Editor Violet Merritt lists the five best apps for surviving school and why people should use them.

The women’s lifestyle company A Beautiful Mess released its third photo editing app, A Color Story, on Jan. 12. The app focuses on brightening and enhancing the natural color of photos.

Hip-Hop group Run The Jewels came to Atlanta on their world tour after releasing their third studio album “Run The Jewels 3” on Jan. 21.

“The Forest,” a horror film starring Natalie Dormer, incredibly disrespects an existing Japanese suicide site for cheap jump scares.

Digital Managing Editor Aneesa Conine-Nakano breaks down five winter television season premieres to watch and why they are worth checking out.

Jennifer Lawrence gives a powerful performance in David O. Russell’s Joy, but the film’s lack of focus leaves viewers uninterested.

Comediennes Amy Poehler and Tina Fey add to their list of cult comedy TV series and movies with Sisters, their latest film, in which the duo play a set of adult sisters determined to throw one last party in their childhood home

WARNING: This may contain spoilers to books and movies in the Hunger Games series. The heavily anticipated finale to the popular movie franchise, “The Hunger Games”, leaves the viewers longing for a better conclusion to the acclaimed trilogy.

iOS 9 was released from Apple on Sept. 16. The update includes new features and is more compatible with other Apple products.

The Chobani Flip cup gives a spin on the classic yogurt, but with around 100 more calories in each serving than the classic vanilla flavor, it lacks the healthy aspect.

On August 17, 2015, global clothing corporation Urban Outfitters opened in Athens, GA.

Straight Outta Compton shows how N.W.A. rose to stardom and gives a glimpse of the police brutality and the hate African-Americans endured in the early 80’s.

TIDAL, a new music streaming service, will hopefully benefit the artists and the fans while revitalizing the music industry.

I Don’t Like S***, I Don’t Go Outside by Earl Sweatshirt largely talks about his hardships while he brings a slow-paced rap and a jazz like beat.

VSCOcam, an application that stores simple photography taken on an smartphone, can also develop those snapshots into a high quality photograph with just a touch of editing.

One element of Snapchat’s latest update is Discover, which allows users to view editorial filled snaps from various media outlets.

American Sniper portrays a generally realistic setting of the war in Iraq and the war on terror. However, American Sniper does contain some moments of unrealistic plot developments and some inconsistencies to Chris Kyle’s account of his four tours in Iraq.

Meghan Trainor finally released her first album “Title” on Jan. 13th. Her album topped the iTunes charts within the first hours after its release.

Director David Ayer’s Fury, released on Oct. 17, is a jarringly blunt depiction of the trials faced by soldiers during World War II. Centering on the five-man crew of a Sherman tank, Fury tells the story of the men, not the war.

2nd and Charles is a new store in Athens that offers customers a variety of amusing items much like recently closed local store Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother.

Taylor Swift’s newest album misses the mark in transitioning the star from country to pop.

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Flic, an app created by Lifehack Labs, provides user with an easy way to maximize storage on Apple iOS8 devices.

CooolKey is an app that allows users to customize their iPhone keyboards with either the available designs, or with a personal picture.

Stalker is the new TV series that creates a unique face for detective shows and keeps you guessing.

Just in time for Halloween, the modern adaption of the classic 1976 film Carrie has been released.

Shedding her “Disney-princess” wholesome image , Miley Cyrus released her fourth album, Bangerz.

On Sept. 13, Swedish DJ-producer Avicii released his debut studio album, True.

Janelle Monae’s sophomore record, The Electric Lady, released on Sept. 10, combines genres, styles and themes for a one-of-a-kind concept album experience.

Released on the infamous date of Friday the 13th, Insidious 2 impresses horror-film fans.

Directed by Harald Zwart, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones offers a magical world filled with demon-slaying action along with a side of humor.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 was the day that Treyarch brought the genius to the fans of Call of Duty that is known as the Apocalypse Downloadable Content map pack.

Southern post-punk staple The Drive By Truckers performed at The Georgia Theatre, located at 215 N. Lumpkin Street, on Friday, Aug. 23.

In this segment of app of the week, Makayla Richards reviews Rovio’s Bad Piggies.

Kandrisaria Burruss, better known as Kandi Burruss, a star on The Real Housewives of Atlanta released her own spinoff show, the Kandi Factory on Bravo on April 9.

Vine, an app created by Twitter, allows the user to capture six second video clips to share.

Tiernan O’Neill gives his commentary on the documentary “Hungry for change.”

Subway Surfers, developed by Kiloo Games and Sybo Games is a simple, yet entertaining arcade game available for free on iOS, Android and Kindle devices since May 24, 2012.

Herschel’s Famous 34 Pub and Grill opened on Feb. 3 at 320 E. Clayton St.

West-Coast rapper Tyga released his fourth album Hotel California on April 9.

There’s a new king in town as of September, the king of Mexican food that is.

Obesity and poor nutrition are rampant in today’s First World society.

The highly anticipated third album from the outlandish leader of the rap group Odd Future, Tyler the Creator has released his new album titled Wolf.

Quentin Tarantino raised the bar once again with his latest Western themed masterpiece exposing the horrors of slavery, Django Unchained, released on Dec. 25, 2012.

Unlike many one-hit-wonders, Imagine Dragons is a band that protracted beyond its breakthrough anthem “It’s Time” and proceeded to produce an album with an equally zealous intent.

Passion. Pain. Fear. Sorrow. Captivation.

“So this is the end of the story,” sings indie-pop artist Gotye, providing a rather pop-styled opening to Gucci Mane’s new album Trap God, released Oct. 19.

Screaming and shouting surrounds Perseus as he is chased by a Chimera, a fearsome two-headed, fire-breathing creature with the body of a lion and a tail tipped with a serpent’s

Fans across the world got the chance to live up to their promise that they would “never let go” when the 3D recreation of Titanic, directed by James Cameron and originally released in 1997, was at cinemas again this past week, airing in most U.S. movie theaters on April 6. Cameron also produced the 2

“We salute your courage and your sacrifice and we wish you Happy Hunger Games,” announced President Snow to the tributes and entire crowd, marking the beginning of their annual “games.”

Coldplay’s latest album is filled with throbbing harmonies and emotional lyrics which speak to the listener’s ear in a unique way.