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The Oldest College Weekly in America. Founded 1868.

The Colgate Maroon-News
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The Colgate Maroon-News

Tristan Niskanen

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Sit-Down With Zack Ceme, Colgate Alumnus and Musician

Sit-Down With Zack Ceme, Colgate Alumnus and Musician

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
May 18, 2020
How and Why You Should Be Zining in Quarantine

How and Why You Should Be Zining in Quarantine

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 29, 2020
13 Beats of the Week 3/15

13 Beats of the Week 3/15

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 15, 2020
13 Beats: April

13 Beats: April

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 1, 2020
13 Beats: Quarantine Edition

13 Beats: Quarantine Edition

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
March 24, 2020

13 Beats 2/27

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 27, 2020

2/13: 13 beats

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 13, 2020

13 Beats: 2/6/2020

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 6, 2020
Ricardo

An Interview With Artist Ricardo Cavolo

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
December 12, 2019

13 Beats: Best Albums of 2019

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
December 12, 2019
3amsounds

An Interview with Rising R&B Artist 3amsoundz: What It’s Like Breaking Into the Music Industry

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 14, 2019

13 Beats

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 7, 2019
Kanye

What It Means to be a Kanye Fan in 2020 A Review of Jesus is King

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 7, 2019

Hometown Hip Hop Hero Benny the Butcher Performs in Buffalo

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
October 31, 2019

13 Beats of the Week, 9/26

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
September 27, 2019
Betcha at the MAT

A Tennesse Treat: Betcha MAT Performance

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
September 17, 2019
Lamar expresses himself through his music, allowing audiences to connect with him. 

Kendrick Lamar Stays HUMBLE. After Winning Pultizer Prize

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 26, 2018
Giving readers peek inside of the infamous Wu-Tang Clan, U-God writes about his journey.

Book Review: U-GOD and the Wu-Tang Clan’s Rise to Fame

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 19, 2018
As excitement rises for SPW, here’s a closer look at Juicy J’s long career in the music industry.

SPW Preview: A Closer Look at the Career of Juicy J

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
April 12, 2018
In Washington, D.C. and all across the nation, men, women and children protested the lack of regulatory gun laws in America.

Colgate Students Join the March for Our Lives Movement in D.C.

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
March 29, 2018
Up-and-coming artist Abhi the Nomad combines his multicultural background with various musical influences for a new sound.

Abhi the Nomad Marches to His Own Beat

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
March 1, 2018

Exclusive Interview with The Sea The Sea

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 22, 2018
Lamar’s music adds a new layer to the dimensions of Black Panther.

Pounce on Lamar’s Soundtrack for Black Panther

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 8, 2018
The rap group Nappy Roots showcases their unique style and group dynamic. 

Nappy Roots Gives Insight to Changing Hip-Hop Industry

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
February 1, 2018
DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar

The Most Important Albums of 2017

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
December 7, 2017
The Atlantic featured this animation when publishing a newly discovered work of Vonnegut’s.

Kurt Vonnegut’s Works Live On Posthumously

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 16, 2017
Bap’s new album cover art is as unconventional as the album itself.

Bap’s Creative New Album: Yesterday’s Homily

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 9, 2017
Sanderson has just won a book deal with Write Bloody Publishing to publish a collection of her poetry in late 2018.

Senior Lauren Sanderson Wins Manuscript Contest and Receives Book Deal

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
November 2, 2017

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane Book Review

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
October 26, 2017
Alumnus and current professor at Colgate talks about racism, teaching and advice for current students. 

Professor Mel Watkins Talks Past and Present Life at Colgate

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
October 19, 2017
Los Angeles DJ TOKiMONSTA’s new album will debut on October 6.

October Album Release Guide

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
October 5, 2017
British duo Mount Kimbie’s latest album features fascinating cover artwork.

Mount Kimbie’s “Love What Survives” Album Review: Alternative Music for the Average Soul

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
September 21, 2017
The Homecoming concert featured performances by Alyssa Rose and ‘90s ska band, Reel Big Fish.

Homecoming Kick-off: Reel Big Fish Performs for Colgate Crowd

Tristan Niskanen
September 14, 2017
Hamilton’s newest restaurant, 8 Fresh, brings Tex-Mex to Upstate New York.

Food Critic’s Corner: 8 Fresh

Tristan Niskanen
September 14, 2017
The Mantiphondrakes, Colgate’s newest a cappella group, impressed the audience with covers of “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” and “Iscariot.”

“First-Year Welcome” A Cappella Concert Kicks Off A Cappella Season

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
September 7, 2017
Rapper Action Bronson released his fourth studio album Blue Chips 7000 on August 25, 2017.

Bronson’s Blue Chips 7000 is a Solid Addition to Series

Tristan Niskanen, Maroon-News Staff
September 7, 2017
Pocahontas, Dead Poets Society, Jerry Before Seinfeld, The Walking Dead

Back To School Netflix Viewing Guide

Tristan Niskanen
September 1, 2017
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