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The University of New England's Premier Student News Publication

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The University of New England's Premier Student News Publication

Nor'easter News

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist

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(Pictured L–R: Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, The Lumineers, & Lady Gaga)

I’m Working Late, ‘Cuz I’m a—Writer?

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
February 18, 2025
Ruth Gould. Photo provided by Gould.

Kindness as Common as a Turkey & American Sandwich

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
November 26, 2024
Wearing Sparkling Spurs to a Reunion of Culture & Music: A review of “Cowboy Carter”

Wearing Sparkling Spurs to a Reunion of Culture & Music: A review of “Cowboy Carter”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
May 11, 2024
The New York Times game app.

5 Letters down: Game boards and The New York Times

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
April 17, 2024

[Video] UNE’s Fourth Annual Polar Plunge

March 29, 2024
Photo of the 19 participants lined up right before jumping.

Making Waves: UNE’s Polar Plunge Tradition Continues with Fourth Year of Frigid Fun

Emily Hedegard and Mikayla Straube
March 29, 2024
Stow away the time with “Can’t Buy A Thrill"

Stow away the time with “Can’t Buy A Thrill”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
March 28, 2024
The Stain of Love and All Things Good: A review of Mt. Joy’s “Orange Blood”

The Stain of Love and All Things Good: A review of Mt. Joy’s “Orange Blood”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
March 7, 2024
Credit: Dragan Todorovic Getty Images

A Letter to the Music Lovers

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
An Award Evening Trinity: Victoria Monét Wins Three Grammys for “Jaguar II”

An Award Evening Trinity: Victoria Monét Wins Three Grammys for “Jaguar II”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
February 8, 2024
Doom-scrolling and the Path to Ego Death: A Review of Djo’s “Decide”

Doom-scrolling and the Path to Ego Death: A Review of Djo’s “Decide”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
November 30, 2023
Whoop and Holler for 40 Years of Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell”

Whoop and Holler for 40 Years of Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell”

Mikayla Straube, Columnist & Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
When in Doubt, Dance it Out: A Review of Jungle’s “Volcano”

When in Doubt, Dance it Out: A Review of Jungle’s “Volcano”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer & Columnist
October 26, 2023
In the Ocean, One Floats or Faces Death: A Review of “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”

In the Ocean, One Floats or Faces Death: A Review of “Good News for People Who Love Bad News”

Mikayla Straube, Columnist & Staff Writer
October 19, 2023
Things Beyond Strange: The Revival of Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love”

Things Beyond Strange: The Revival of Kate Bush’s “Hounds of Love”

Mikayla Straube, Staff Writer and Columnist
October 5, 2023
The Sun is Rising Hot in the Age of PFAS

The Sun is Rising Hot in the Age of PFAS

Mikayla Straube, Columnist and Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Saunter and Sway into Autumn with Broadcast’s “Work And Non Work”

Saunter and Sway into Autumn with Broadcast’s “Work And Non Work”

Mikayla Straube, Columnist and Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Mitski’s chosen album cover art

The love and sorrow of freights, stars, and frost: A review of Mitski’s “The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We”

Mikayla Straube, Columnist
September 21, 2023
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