Taylor Swift has helped define pop music over the last decade, measured in six Billboard No. 1 albums and 10 Grammy awards. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues Swift’s impact on American culture and society makes her a worthy recipient of the Artist of the Decade award.
OPINION: Celebrities should advocate responsibly
Celebrities have a platform unlike other people in our society. Opinions Editor Anna Hoffman argues that because celebrities have millions of followers on social media, they have a much greater impact on audiences and need to use their attention for positive advocacy.
OPINION: Support music artists despite expensive concert tickets
Reporter Benton Johnson argues in a column that musicians mostly make their money through tours, not online streams, which explains why tickets for Taylor Swift’s concert at US Bank Stadium are so expensive.
Cadenza premieres 1st music video
The video, a cover of Taylor Swift’s ‘Blank Space,’ was performed and produced entirely by St. Thomas students.