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Meet Nicole Oronzio: Director of Public Relations for Movin' On 2024

Bailey Straub

Feb 27

Meet Nicole Oronzio: Director of Public Relations for Movin' On 2024

As a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in digital media trends and analytics, Nicole Oronzio brings a wealth of expertise and...

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Meet Lauren Petrocelli: Director of Production for Movin' On 2024

Rachael Keller

Feb 26

Meet Lauren Petrocelli: Director of Production for Movin' On 2024

Lauren Petrocelli is the Director of Production for Movin’ On 2024. Petrocelli is currently a senior majoring in theater design and...

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Meet Jack Freiser: Director of Events for Movin' On 2024

Rachael Keller

Feb 19

Meet Jack Freiser: Director of Events for Movin' On 2024

Jack Freiser is the Director of Events for Movin’ On 2024 for the second year in a row. Freiser is a senior, expected to graduate this...

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Meet Sofia Moussan: Executive Director for Movin' On 2024

Bailey Straub

Feb 14

Meet Sofia Moussan: Executive Director for Movin' On 2024

Sofia Moussan serves as the Executive Director of Penn State's Movin’ On 2024 festival, having previously held the same position for the...

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Rachael Keller

Feb 14

66th Annual Grammys: Triumphs, Tensions, and Turnarounds

On February 4, 2024 The Recording Academy held its 66th annual Grammys. The Grammy's acknowledge artists, producers, songs, and albums...

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Bailey Straub

Feb 5

Recapping the Last Three Super Bowl Halftime Performances

It’s that time of the year again! For sports fans and music fans alike, the Super Bowl is among the most-watched and anticipated...

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Ava Nociforo

Jan 31

A Super Bowl Halftime Show Rewind

The Super Bowl has something for everyone: great athletes, funny commercials, and, for us music lovers, incredible halftime performances....

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Betti Pang

Jan 26

4 Artists to Keep an Eye on in 2024

Sabrina Carpenter Sabrina Carpenter had an amazing year in 2023, touring for her recently released album, “Emails I Can’t Send,” while...

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Rachael Keller

Dec 15, 2023

2023 Wrapped: Hip-Hop Anniversary, Record-Breaking Tours, and Album Releases

2023 has been a big year in the music community. This year was the 50th year of hip-hop, which brought forth the Rock n’ Roll Hall of...

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Bailey Straub

Dec 10, 2023

The Best Pop Hits to Add to Your Holiday Playlist

‘Tis the season for Christmas music now that Thanksgiving is over. The best way to get excited about the upcoming holiday is to listen to...

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Ava Nociforo

Dec 1, 2023

Spotify Wrapped 2023: Top Artists, Songs, and Albums

It is the most wonderful time of the year, and I am not just talking about the holidays. Every year, Spotify releases Spotify Wrapped, an...

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Betti Pang

Nov 17, 2023

The Grammys' Dwindling Influence in the Music Industry

As one of the most-watched awards shows world-wide, the Grammys have historically been a marker of musical and artistic excellence....

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Rachael Keller

Nov 9, 2023

Unleashing the Shade: The Utlimate Song and Album Disses Thrown by Celebrities

Artists sliding disses into their songs is a long-standing tradition in the music community. There have been a plethora of notable...

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Bailey Straub

Nov 3, 2023

Taylor Swift's Best Artist Collaborations

Taylor Swift has created hundreds of hit songs, collaborated with various artists, made incredible music with them all. A staple in her...

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Ava Nociforo

Oct 30, 2023

Spooky Movie Soundtracks to Set the Halloween Mood

What’s your favorite scary movie–”Halloween,” “Friday the 13th,” or is it “Nightmare Before Christmas?” The options are endless, and...

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Betti Pang

Oct 20, 2023

Are Deluxe Albums Still Relevant?

Deluxe albums have become a staple release for artists worldwide, and are usually an enhanced or expanded version of the original record....

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Movin On’ Towards a More Sustainable World

Kaity Naphys

Apr 25, 2023

Movin On’ Towards a More Sustainable World

Every year, Movin’ On welcomes thousands of Penn State students to the IM fields to celebrate music and the end of another year. With...

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Martina Cornacchia

Apr 24, 2023

Movin' On 2024 Names Executive Director

Everyone say congratulations to Movin’ On’s Executive Director for Movin' On 2024, Sofia Moussan! Moussan is currently a junior majoring...

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Kaity Naphys

Apr 14, 2023

Movin' On 2023 Lineup

Penn State students gathered in the HUB on April 12 for the long-awaited release of the Movin’ On 2023 lineup. It was announced that JID...

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Kaity Naphys

Apr 8, 2023

And the Winner of Battle 2023 Is…

Six bands took the stage in Alumni Hall to compete in Battle for the coveted opening spot of Movin’ On 2023 on Tuesday night. Each of the...

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