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Sophie Haque and her father show off their friendship bracelets as they stand in the Munich stadium

Glitter on the Floor After the Party: A Review of the Eras Tour

Sophie Haque, A&E Editor October 22, 2024

Thirteens on hands, friendship bracelets around wrists, and sequins galore were all found in the audience of the Eras Tour when I went on July 28th in Munich, Germany. After the struggle of getting tickets...

Swift's color scheme for the album is an thematically appropriate grey.

With a Broken Heart: The Masterpiece that is The Tortured Poets Department (Review)

June 5, 2024

Taylor Swift, global superstar, released her eleventh album on April 19th. Titled The Tortured Poets Department, it originally contained seventeen tracks; however, fifteen more were added to create “The...

SPILT INK: A bonus edition of "The Tortured Poets Department" containing the final track of the album, "The Manuscript" lies amongst the various extras included in the disc. This was the first bonus edition of the album released and contains a unique TTPD bookmark, "The Manuscript" magnet, embroidery patch, and photos of Swift.

Confessions of the Quill: Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department (Review)

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2024

Eighteen years after the debut of her first studio album, music icon Taylor Swift released her eleventh album fittingly titled, The Tortured Poets Department, to overwhelming audience support and critical...

There are many literary references throughout Taylor Swift's large discography

A Mastermind: Taylor Swift’s Literary Leanings

Sophie Haque, A&E Editor April 16, 2024

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is being released on April 19th. As displayed in its title, this album is themed around writing, featuring a bonus song titled, “The Manuscript”...

OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW: The original CD version of 1989 lies next to the Rose Garden Pink Vinyl edition of 1989 (Taylor's Version). This version of the vinyl was exclusively available on Swift's website for a limited time prior to the records release.

1989 (Taylor’s Version) : The Flops & The Bops (Review)

Sophie Haque, A&E Editor November 15, 2023

Nearly a decade ago, in October of 2014, country music sweetheart Taylor Swift released her first pop album, 1989. This was a major risk, as she was known for her country music. The risk paid off and 1989...

SWIFT TAKEOVER: Exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise only available at AMC theaters upom the release of the film alongside homemade friendship bracelets. During the U.S. leg of 'The Eras Tour', making and trading beaded friendship bracelets became common practice at Swift's performances due to a lyric in her song "You're on Your Own Kid" in which the bracelets are mentioned.

Ringing In a New Era: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Film is an Experience to Behold (Review)

Odessa Cruz, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

The glitter has settled after songwriter Taylor’s Swift’s epic 149 date North American leg of The Era’s Tour ended. In trying to get tickets, fans crashed Ticketmaster, spent astronomical amounts,...

These cookies are a sweet update to the Taylor Swift chai cookie recipe. The changes to this recipe make it delectable, with an original pairing of cream cheese and chai that makes these irresistible and unique.

Chai Sugar Cookies

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2022

 

WILDEST WINTER: Taylor Swift's ninth studio album finds home in candescent snowfall.

Dancing in a Snow Globe: Taylor Swift’s Best Winter Songs

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2022

The end of the year brings holiday cheer and never ending renditions of the same Christmas songs on every radio station. Despite the grip of Christmas music on department store speakers, some artists have...

Taylor Swift releases new album, Midnights. Carlisle Target sells out the whole rack

You’ll never sleep again: Taylor Swift releases Midnights

Myana Brown, Staff Writer November 10, 2022

In the past three years, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has blessed fans with six studio albums, two of which are re-recordings of previous works. On August 28th at the Video Music Awards, Swift announced...

PLAYING THROUGH THE YEARS: A fan’s collection of Taylor Swift album CD's, including Taylor Swift, Fearless (Taylor’s Version), Speak Now, 1989, Reputation, Lover, folklore, and evermore, is one of the many ways they show their love for the singer.

Home is where the heart is: finding solace in Taylor Swift’s legacy (Editorial)

Jenna Coller, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2021

Picture this: you’re 5 years old and your sister brings home Taylor Swift’s newest album Speak Now. You're ecstatic and you run to the cd player in her bedroom, where shortly thereafter “Mine”...

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