Annika Brandes

Annika is a third year student in the California State University at Long Beach and is a nineteenth year student of life. She is particularly fond of dogs, intersectional feminism, Kpop, books, and dance. You can also find her at The Kraze Magazine.

The Top 25 K-Pop Songs of 2017

by Annika Brandes | Jan 4, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, Opinion

Last year, as most years in K-Pop tend to be, was an emotional rollercoaster as the genre continues to grow in volume. With the higher quantity of artists comes a higher influx of music, whether that music is actually good is subjective. However, here are the 25 songs...

The 2017 American Music Awards: Hit or miss? Everything you need to know

by Annika Brandes | Nov 22, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, Featured

The 2017 American Music Awards, hosted on Nov. 19 at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, aimed to make this year’s show a historic one. Did they succeed? There were various groundbreaking elements that enhanced the show, but others that were hit or miss....

Making the switch: Tips for prospective college transfer applicants

by Annika Brandes | Sep 19, 2017 | Education, Featured, Schools

The beginning of the school year is generally mellow; unfortunately, it’s crunch time for college applicants. Transfer applicants, especially, have to once again dive into the dreaded application process. However, this time around comes with previous experience, so...

KCON LA 2017: The american KPop fan’s most anticipated annual event

by Annika Brandes | Aug 24, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, Opinion

The Hallyu wave is here and it’s only getting bigger. This past weekend marked the 6th annual KCON festival held at the Los Angeles Convention Center along with star-studded concerts at the Staples Center. Korean music, culture, and beauty fans gathered in Downtown...