February 2019 - Black Squirrel Entertainment
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Month: February 2019

This may be the bumpiest road to Wrestlemania ever

Photo Credit: metlifestaduim.com When Roman Reigns announced he was battling leukemia for the second time in 11 years on the October 22 of Monday Night RAW, all Wrestlemania 35 plans were thrown out the window according to ringsidenews.com. Since Reigns’ announcement, WWE ratings have gone down the tube, including a record low number in December This may be the bumpiest road to Wrestlemania ever

From kid growing up in Austin, Texas to Philadelphia Legend: The Nick Foles Story

Photocredit: sbnation.com In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Quarterback Nick Foles out of The University of Arizona with the 88th pick in the third round. The Eagles were the only NFL team to interview Foles during the draft process, and as it turns out the Eagles future Super Bowl would hinge on From kid growing up in Austin, Texas to Philadelphia Legend: The Nick Foles Story

NBA Mid-Season Update

Photo Credit: HoopsHype.com With the trade deadline and the All-Star Game behind us, it’s now time to take a look at how the Eastern and Western Conference will play out going into the Playoffs. Around this time of year is usually the half-way point of the NBA season. Let’s start in the Western Conference. Western NBA Mid-Season Update

With The Beatles All These Years Later

(All Photos By Chris Ramos) On Feb. 7, 1964, The Beatles arrived at the JFK International Airport in New York. As they filed out of the plane to hordes of screaming fans, seemingly unable to control themselves in the slightest bit, it was evident that something special was unfolding in front of the public. Two With The Beatles All These Years Later

Photos: Ramble On

Ramble On is one 56 shows that make up BSR’s programming this semester, where hosts Molly and Ella discuss the topic dujour from 4-6 pm every Friday. You can find them online at @RambleOnBSR ! All pictures are by BSR staff photographer Tessa Poulain.  

A look at Ocarina of Time’s Ambient music

If there is one thing on this planet that deserves more praise, it’s the music from The Legend of Zelda series. No, seriously. Right from the get-go, composer Koji Kondo delivered instant classics like the series’s main theme, and the “Temple” theme. The music is mostly upbeat, intense and gives the player a sense of A look at Ocarina of Time’s Ambient music

Staff Playlist: Karlie’s Alternative Way of Living

  Get to know BSR Program Director Karlie Hirter with her BSR Staff Playlist: Karlie’s Alternative Way of Living! Like what you hear? Karlie has her own BSR show called (Almost) Anything Goes!    

Grime Tracker #1: Wiley vs. Skepta beef and more

Three years ago, I first heard about grime — a very fast, very British variant of hip hop. I’m not sure exactly why the genre appealed to me so much at the time. Maybe it was the unique instrumentals, which drive forward at 140 bpm and sound like a fusion of EDM and classic video Grime Tracker #1: Wiley vs. Skepta beef and more

Opinion: A Fantasy draft is the only way to save the NBA

Photo Credit: whittierdailynews.com Growing up on the west side of Cleveland, me and my older brother Bill every summer would fire up the Xbox, put in NBA2K, and start a fantasy draft where we would mess up the league. We would turn on force trade and alternate trading for every great player in the league Opinion: A Fantasy draft is the only way to save the NBA

John Maus at Spirit Hall, Pittsburgh

  John Maus is one of the most interesting characters in modern music. His deep, monotone singing voice in his music heavily contrasts with his sporadic behavior onstage and in interviews. Maus’s live performances bring completely new energy into his music, and puts the songs into a  different context. Simple synth-pop tunes become emotional roller-coasters John Maus at Spirit Hall, Pittsburgh