By Mattie Fitzpatrick | December 8, 2025  Photo Credit: Mattie Fitzpatrick | The ASP Medusa I scream up to the sky, but it has only ever been empty for me. They’ve done it again. There’s a broken child at my feet, blood where bravado once bloomed. His mask has become sticky with sweat against his face, his skin pale, and his breath coming fast. I drop to my knees next to him, cradling his head on my lap. I focused on his face as the sword and mirror hit the sand next to his b

By Kehinde Adejumo | December 5, 2025 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Tate McRae decided to close off the “So Close To What” era by giving fans four new deluxe tracks plus the already released “TIT FOR TAT”. The explosive single debuted  at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Released on Nov. 21, “SO CLOSE TO WHAT???” focuses on healing from a breakup and the pressures that come with being in the spotlight. Tate revealed  on Instagram that she was writing a lot of poetry while sh

By Maurice Burbridge | December 1, 2025  Photo Credit: Doro Götz | © TondowskiFilms, FlairFilm In “No Mercy”   Isa Willinger sets herself on a mission to determine if women make harsher films than men, after her muse Kira Muratova–one of many influential but under-appreciated female directors in the history of cinema–asserted such to be the truth. Earlier this month, “No Mercy” had its North American premiere at DOC NYC, and is now available to stream until Nov. 30th. Willing

By Maurice Burbridge | November 24, 2025  Photo Credit: Zackary Canepari  | HBO Zackary Canepari recalled himself and Jessica Dimmock searching something common as their child reached school-age in 2019: “How are these schools preparing for gun violence?” This search led the two, already filmmakers and journalists, to a years-long investigation into the mass shooter preparedness industry, and the toll this industry’s fabricated violent scenarios are taking on students and tea

By Sofia Lamdichi | November 17, 2025 W.E.B Du Bois Photo Credit:  Addison Norton Scurlock  | WikiMedia Commons The rise in young Black men putting down the practice of wearing Nike techs. They are classifying those who do wear Nike Techs as aggressive, ghetto, unprofessional, and immature. Men who wear quarter-zip shirts are often perceived as professional, patient, masculine, and approachable. This may be something some of you applaud, but it should be something that is fea

By Kiera Garcia | November 10, 2025    Photo Credit: Ronald Woan | Flickr   Following the release of her new album, The Life of a Showgirl  and announcement of her Disney Plus docuseries about the Eras Tour, Taylor Swift has become a popular subject of discussion. Swift has truly experienced the life of a showgirl throughout her career. Starting as a young girl singing on her Christmas tree farm to a self-made billionaire performing at sold out stadiums, she has created a leg

By Sofia Lamdichi | November 10, 2025 Photo Credit: Adrian Greenwood | Wikimedia Commons The recent surge in Black women embracing premium athleisure on campuses like the University at Albany is a powerful visual statement that pushes back against a long history of systemic exclusion of them from wellness and fitness spaces. This isn't merely about fashion, it's about claiming space that was historically denied through a variety of socioeconomic, environmental and cultural ba

By Lucienne Burns | November 3, 2025             Photo Credit: Pixabay Tame Impala’s fifth studio album “Deadbeat” debuted Oct. 17, bringing club beats and an occasionally catchy sound. But is this “new” vibe what fans wanted?  “Deadbeat” is the first Tame Impala album to come out in five years, following the 2020 release of “The Slow Rush.” Behind Tame Impala is musician Kevin Parker. Parker’s fifth musical project consists of 12 tracks, totaling up to just under 56 minutes.

By Sofia Lamdichi | October 27, 2025 Photo Credit: Kyle Nishioka | Wikimedia Commons The nightlife scene as a college student is often depicted as a rite of passage, an experience that is not only expected but considered essential to the collegiate experience. For many, it is imagined as an exciting world of parties, clubs and endless opportunities for socializing and fun.  Women are frequently told that these experiences are theirs for the taking, that the doors to nightlife

By Maurice Burbridge | October 20, 2025  Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix  Sometimes you watch a movie, and quickly recognize that for better or worse, it is symbolic of the time in which it is made. Hopefully, decades from now, future viewers will look back on The Perfect Neighbor as an exemplar of a time where gun violence and racism were unbelievably common. But for now, this is the society we live in, highlighted brutally in Geeta Gandbhir’s new documentary — primarily t

By Sofia Lamdichi | October 13, 2025    Photo Credits: Zak John/ TheRealZak on Youtube  (Top) and Brandon Edwards/ MayoIsNot on Youtube  (Bottom). Streaming has become one of the most well-known forms of media ever since the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. People having to keep themselves entertained and find ways to reach out to the outside world is what bred such a high demand for streamers. Recently, it cannot be ignored that some of the biggest names in streaming are Black men. 

By Maurice Burbridge | September 29, 2025  Photo Credit: Amador Lorenzo Gabriel Azorín’s debut feature film, “Last Night I Conquered...

By Sophie Michaelis | September 22, 2025  Photo Credit: Amani Evans One’s style is influenced by everything around them, especially the...

By Sofia Lamdichi | September 22, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Everything about fashion is political. The political climate in the United...

By Maurice Burbridge | September 15, 2025  Photo Credit: Maurice Burbridge | The ASP A few blocks from the MVP Arena, and slightly...

By Sofia Lamdichi | September 15, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay In a world where every like, view and follow feels like victory, why do...

By Sofia Lamdichi | September 8, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Vogue magazine is meant to be a celebration and portrayal of one of the most...

By Sophia Arredondo | September 8, 2025 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons Just one year after the release of Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina...

By Sofia Lamdichi | September 1, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixaba y South Asian culture exerts a magnetic influence on global fashion. Intricate...

By Mirai Abe | May 5, 2025 In the Fall 2024 semester, the University at Albany welcomed   over 2,300 international students from 104...

By Maurice Burbridge | May 5, 2025 Photo Credit: Mark Fitzgerald Actor-writer Luke Arnold disclosed the various experiences, opinions,...

By Patrick Coote | May 5, 2025 Dr. Kyra Gaunt. Photo Credit: TED "She was very brazen, outspoken. She didn't care what anybody thought...

By Sophia Arredondo | April 30, 2025 Pictured from left to right: Kim Tateo, Ally DeRusso and Christian Henry Wechgelaer. Photo Credit:...

By Sanmya Rosier | April 28, 2025 Photo Credit: Getty Images   We all know that sleeping is important for optimal brain function. With...

By Sahmya Rosier | April 28, 2025 Photo Credit: Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images   On May 5, we all get to delight in the MET Gala, an event...

By Maurice Burbridge | April 28th, 2025 Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons In the past month, the most popular social media trend in art...

By Sophia Arredondo | April 21, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Coachella has evolved from a desert music celebration into a curated...

By Lucienne Burns | April 14, 2025 (Photo Credit: Pixabay ) Popstar Ariana Grande recently released the deluxe version of her album...

By Maurice Burbridge | March 31, 2025 Photo Credit: Rafael Soldi Most known for his debut novel, “These Violent Delights,” Micah...

By Sofia Lamdichi | March 31, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay The most important pieces of clothing are the ones that tell a story without any...

By Kathryn Taleporos | March 10, 2025 Photo Credit:  Wikimedia Commons  After the number one single “Espresso” went viral as the song of...

Thomas Fink | March 10, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay The 97th Annual Academy Awards honored the best in film of 2024 on Sunday night, March...

By Kehinde Adejumo | March 3, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Tate McRae cemented her status as pop’s new princess after “Greedy,” the lead...

By Frank Lipp | March 3, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay It has been 24 years since the release of the film “Gladiator.” This historical drama...

By Maurice Burbridge | February 24, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Arguably the world’s harshest truth, death comes for all of us. This...

By Sofia Lamdichi | February 24, 2025  Photo Credit: Hope McGirt / Videni Website Supporting Black-owned college businesses is more than...

By Jelisa Gonzalez | February 24, 2025  Photo Credit: Pixabay “Salutations! It’s your Uncle Sam and this is the great American game!” ...

By Sofia Lamdichi | February 24, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay   Shopping for new additions to your wardrobe is often influenced by social...

By J.T. Stone | February 19, 2025 Ruth Franklin (middle) discussing her new book, “The Many Lives of Anne Frank,” in the University at...

By Lily Magurno | February 12, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay The nominations for the 2025 Oscar Awards were released on Thursday, Jan. 23....

By Lily Magurno | February 12, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay This year’s Grammy awards aired on Sunday, Feb. 2, from Los Angeles,...

By Jelisa Gonzalez | February 3, 2025  Photo Credit: Pixabay  A much-anticipated performance awaits football fans across the country this...

By Maurice Burbige | February 3, 2025 Photo Credit: Pixabay Every story has an antagonist. An evil force threatening to end the world. A...

By Sofia Lamdichi | February 3, 2025  Photo Credit: Pixabay When one thinks of fashion their mind is drawn to the latest trends, iconic...

By Kathryn Taleporos | January 27, 2025  Olive Garden Kids’ Meal  Photo Credit: Kathryn Taleporos / The ASP College is expensive, and the...

By Maurice Burbige | January 14, 2025   Mikey Madison at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival.  Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons ....

By Sofia Lamdichi | December 9, 2024 Photo Credit: Pixabay In today’s world, many women feel empowered when they don a pair of high...

By Sofia Lamdichi | November 20, 2024 Photo Credit: Pixabay The relationship between fashion and Black music is a vibrant and evolving...

By Sofia Lamdichi | November 20, 2024 Photo Credit: Pixabay   After the  2024 U.S. presidential election, the political landscape...

By Sofia Lamdichi | November 4, 2024 Photo Credit: Marla Hasin / Sofia Lamdichi / The ASP If you are a student at the University at...