“Death is real. Someone’s there and then they’re not. And it’s not for singing about. It’s not for making into art.” 

As of right now, I have been in the United States for a little over three weeks. Before that, I was in Poland. Poland. I don’t know how that makes me feel. 

Lalisa Manoban is her name and she is making it known. On Friday, Sept. 10, Lalisa (Lisa) dropped her highly awaited solo. The drop featured the songs “Lalisa” and “Money” with the primary having an eye-catching music video. 

Lorde released her third studio album just over a week ago as of writing. It’s called “Solar Power,” and it’s a complex, intimate work of art that demands analysis. 

“Disco Elysium” is a genre-bending role-playing game that discards any kind of traditional combat system in favor of letting the player interact with the world almost entirely through dialogue, either with other characters or the various voices in your head. There’s a lot of dialogue. Over a…

In an unprecedented move by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, students will now be required to pay “tuition” in exchange for knowledge.

The last time I went to school (I’m not counting last year because, well, you know) was over four years ago. I graduated high school with a fancy diploma and a whole lot of emotional baggage. I felt like it was all a waste. I didn’t feel any smarter after graduating, form any close, lifetime…

One of the biggest transitions for college students is getting used to paying for things on your own. You’re living away from your parents, which means you don’t have the crutches like the food in the fridge or your mom asking if you need anything when she goes to Target. 

SATIRE — In a 43-second press conference on Monday, university officials announced that Lafayette’s nuns will finally duke it out in an all-out battle for football glory. This announcement comes after Our Lady of Lourdes’ $15 million acquisition of the naming rights for Cajun Field, the Univ…

Marvel has released three live-action TV shows on Disney+ thus far: “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and “Loki.” There are more to come, but taking a look at these three series, as an avid superhero fan, I wanted to rank them solely based on their first episodes.

Music or podcasts will help you get through your first day back at school. School can be very stressful at times, especially in college because you never want to fall behind in a class.

Bo Burnham’s latest special “Inside” is great. It’s got clever skits and songs that are almost too catchy. If that was all there was to it, I’d still say it’s worth watching, but there’s more to it. An unmistakable dread underpins every punchline and verse. It’s closer to existential horror …

Written and directed by “Guardians of the Galaxy” alumnus James Gunn, “The Suicide Squad” is one of the best movies out this year. The film not only had a great director, but also a great cast with the likes of Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, John Cena and Viola Davis. 

In the summer of 1995, Nintendo released an unusual game for the SNES. Aimed at kids, the game featured many staples that were common in gaming at the time — turn-based combat, colorful design and a captivating soundtrack to name a few. However, instead of allowing players to explore high-fa…

OPINION  —  Well, my term as editor-in-chief at The Vermilion is over, and to be completely honest I’m not sure how to feel about it. 

OPINION — Nowadays there are so many streaming services available, with even more on the way. With so many out there, it’s hard to pick which to sign up for, especially if you’re on a college budget. Luckily, my cousin and I have an arrangement where we each pay for half of each streaming se…

OPINION  —  In April of 2017, a small part of the internet busied itself with discussions of right and wrong. In February of this year, a larger part of the internet took up that same discussion yet again, this time with more fervor. Nerds argued with each other over black and white morality…

OPINION  —  Earlier this semester, I wrote a piece on handling grief, and I briefly mentioned that anger can stem from it, but I did not address how to deal with it when it comes. Today, I will do just that.

OPINION — There are only three snacks that are perfect for a late-night study session: 

OPINION — As an incoming freshman, you are bombarded with opportunities. Get On Board day is the most obvious example of this. It is easy to say yes to so many clubs that you quickly get overwhelmed with obligations.