Michael Jackson is dead. The media coverage is understandable. There was a period where he was probably the most famous person on earth. This was a man who made the best-selling album of all time, Thriller. Some of his music was undeniably fantastic and will live on forever. That said, his passing shouldn’t be considered [...]
Queen Of A Scene & A Classroom
The room is filled with the chatter; a slew of different conversations that bleed into one. Most occupants are experiencing a solid caffeine buzz, each eager ear perking up at every sonic change. Chrisy Riddle rules this domain. It is her environment; her world. It is just another day in the life of a high [...]
Music’s Strive to Thrive in Spokane
Music breeds passion for many, and when a passion is threatened, people become defensive. So when those in the Spokane music scene heard that their concert-going freedom might be severely restricted by new city law, a sense of dread began to rise. While the situation now seems to be nearing an agreeable resolution for both [...]
Quick Excerpt From ‘Under the Radar’
Welcome to the quick hits edition of Under the Radar (my weekly column in the Gonzaga Bulletin). Let’s get right to it: —Chuck Klosterman is such a fantastic writer. He covers pop culture with a new journalism flair (aka not like a dry news story). His profiles on celebrities ranging from Britney Spears to U2 [...]
