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Tran: 50 Years of ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Pink Floyd’s Everlasting Legacy

Paterson Tran • March 19, 2023

Associate arts editor Paterson Tran unpacks the lasting legacy of pioneering psychedelic and conceptual '70s rock band Pink Floyd.

iEdit: Gabe Wallen Crafts a Rollercoaster Ride of a Playlist

Olivia Joung • December 1, 2022

Gabe Wallen takes listeners on a journey through British classics and soft rock anthems, from Elton John to David Bowie.

How Dad Rock (and You) Can Save the Environment

Alli Hargrove • October 17, 2022

We are finding ourselves at the crux of a sociopolitical and ecological tipping point, where we need to pressure the government to take definitive action against climate change. Although we don’t quite have groups of hippies acting as our guides, that does not mean we should throw in the towel because we think the government won’t listen or that we are too young or inexperienced to incite change.

Choose your playlist: How are the arts editors kicking off the semester?

Katherine Canniff, Josie McNeill, and Paterson Tran • September 18, 2022

Arts editors Kate, Josie, and Pat describe what music they're heading into the new school year with in this dialogue column.

Ramirez: To Infinity and Far Beyond Trump’s America

Kaylie Ramirez • January 28, 2019

In her latest column for 'The Heights,' arts editor Kaylie Ramirez discusses space rock and its interstellar impact on music.

Pink Floyd’s Surreal Music Video Speaks ‘Louder Than Words’

Alec Fraser • November 20, 2014

From its final album 'The Endless River,' classic rockers Pink Floyd release an ambient new music video for "Louder Than Words."

Pink Floyd Takes One Last Trip On ‘The Endless River’

James Farrell • November 13, 2014

Pink Floyd reflects on its musical past with ‘The Endless River,’ the band's first album in 20 years.