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In an Instagram post about the release of "The Tortured Poets Department," Taylor Swift said, "This period of the author's life is now over, the chapter is closed and boarded up." Graphic by: Isabella Fieros

Cougar Critique: Welcome to the opening of “The Tortured Poets Department”

Isabella Fierros and Christian Montecino May 30, 2024

Taylor Swift ushers in a new era with her new album On April 19, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Swift announced the album on Feb. 4 at the 66th Annual...

"1989 (Taylor's Version)," "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift, "Guts" by Olivia Rodrigo, "The Record" by boygenius and "Let's Start Here" by Lil Yachty. Graphic by: Isabella Fierros

Music of 2023: A Year in Review

Christian Montecino February 9, 2024

What were some of the best albums of last year? 2023 was nothing short of a great year for music. Whether it be straight from the artist themselves, or newly adapted music for films, there have been countless...

Taylor Swift announced "1989 (Taylor's Version)" on Aug. 9, 2023 on stage at Sofi Stadium during the last of her six Los Angeles shows during her Eras Tour. Swift followed up the on-stage announcement with one on her official Instagram account, @taylorswift. Swift said, "The 1989 album changed my life in countless ways, and it fills me with such excitement to announce that my version of it will be out [Oct. 27]. To be perfectly honest, this is my most FAVORITE re-record I’ve ever done because the [five] From The Vault tracks are so insane." Graphic by: Isabella Fierros

Cougar Critique: “1989” never goes out of style

Isabella Fierros November 16, 2023

Almost a decade later, Taylor Swift reclaims her album, "1989" On Oct. 27, 2023, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated album, "1989 (Taylor’s Version).” Following the sale of her masters to...

Popcorn buckets and re-usable cups available for purchase at Cinemark Theaters. Photo by: Journey Quan

Cougar critique: “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour”

Journey Quan November 11, 2023

This Oct. 13, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” opened, making itself the second highest grossing October movie ever  Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” sponsored by Capital One, spanned all over the...

Taylor Swift announced "Midnights" and her next stadium tour just two and a half weeks apart, giving fans lots of excitement in just a few weeks. Graphic by: Ava Mohror

Music review: “The Great War” caused by Taylor Swift’s new album and tour

Ava Mohror November 29, 2022

World-famous pop star Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album and announced a stadium tour, but how are her fans doing? Taylor Swift, 11-time Grammy award-winning pop star, released her tenth studio...

Scooter Braun stole Taylor Swift's music without her knowledge and consent. Flash-forward to Swift reclaiming and reproducing her music today. Drawing by: Belen Hibbler

Opinion: This is better than revenge

Sophia Nacu and Greta Pankratz January 10, 2022

Taylor Swift’s newest album release is part of a long-term mission to take back the credit she deserves. Eleven-time Grammy winner, Taylor Swift, released her newest album, “RED (Taylor’s Version),”...

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