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By: Jooney Freddieson & Aalovely Lor

Jisoo is a South Korean singer; she debuted with the EP ‘AMORTAGE’ after releasing her debut single “Flower”. This EP came out on February 14th of 2025, providing both a digital and physical product of the EP.

There are four total tracks in this EP. The title track is “earthquake” and the following tracks consist of “Your Love”, “Tears”, and “Hugs & Kisses”.

The EP opens up with “earthquake” which is the main track of the EP.

The song messes around with different pacing and beats to signify an earthquake. There are many energetic pops in the song, allowing the chorus to get stuck in your head and have you nodding to the significant pops.

The earthquake is a metaphoric feeling for developing overwhelming feelings/affection for somebody else. The lyrics showcase how her crush is growing into something more serious: “It hits me like an earthquake (uh-huh) / My heart races faster (uh-huh) / My whole body is trembling, can’t stand (uh-huh) / I can’t deny you (uh-huh) / I think I’m gonna-”.

Earthquake was enjoyable to listen to because of the different beats Jisoo brings to us.

“Your Love” is a song from Jisoo that showcases her vocals and emotional depth. The song is upbeat, and leans into a high-energy style song but apart from the fast pace song the lyrics are melancholic.

This song is performed entirely in English, and stands out with its melancholic and euphoric energy. The song represents a person falling in love and feeling a change in their life.

The song creates a sense of warmth and energy. The pulsing beat and melody emphasize the feeling of being lost in love.

“Tears” is the third song on the EP, the song represents the aftermath of a breakup with lyrics that reflect the process of getting over a relationship.

This song is sung in Korean with added English words. The lyrics are sentimental but features a bouncy and upbeat instrumental, making it catchy and fun to listen to.

This song represents her grief after her breakup, but she’s still holding her head up high. The contrasts between the melancholic lyrics and upbeat instrumental makes this song more layered and interesting.

Her lyrics “Today are my last tears” captures the hardship and bitterness of healing. She sings about the necessity of letting go. She sang with a strong voice and powerful vocals which was different than the song that came before it, “Your Love”, which she sang more softly and clear. This change brought a more powerful and dramatic feeling to the song.

This song felt like a farewell, goodbye to heartbreak and an emotional closure.

“Hugs & Kisses” is the last song on the EP. The reason it’s the last song is because it conveys heartbreak and moving on from a broken relationship.

The EP begins with her intense crush, but throughout the songs she ends with “Hugs & Kisses”. The song captures her emotions of loss and recovery, but rather than affectionate gestures (hugs and kisses), she embraces her inner strength and steps forward with confidence on her own.

Although the song is paired with heartbreak, it’s also there to serve as Jisoo’s artistic growth as an individual. She delivers self-empowerment and strength through the lyrics.

Overall, this EP was set up in a methodical way with perfect flow.

Starting us with Jisoo’s crush on a charismatic guy through the lyrics of “earthquake”, it leads to ‘Your Love’ which is her expressing their emotional connection and her admiration for his love for her. After their relationship comes “Tears”, and this song represents her heartbreak. She voices that she won’t waste anymore tears on him and is beginning to move on. Lastly, we were presented with “Hugs & Kisses” that shows us her newfound confidence and connection with her inner self.

By: Sylvia Yannsdottir

In the United States today, an estimated 90 million families own some kind of pet. This is nearly 70 percent of households in the country. This included a wide variety of animals, the most popular being dogs, followed by cats, fish, and birds. The number of pet-owning households in the United States has been steadily increasing over the past few years.

The most popular pets in the world are dogs. There are endless options of diverse breeds of dogs, and they are commonly referred to as “man’s best friend.” Dogs have always been known for their loyalty, and playfulness. Aside from that, cats are another very popular pet, which are known for their calmer energy and self sufficiency.

When it comes to the impact of owning pets, I think it’s more of a personal topic rather than a general topic. Almost everybody you know probably has some connection to a pet, and each in their own way. For some people, they may recall gentle memories from their childhood with their first dog, others may look forward to laying with their cat after a long day, some people might even think of their last hamster from time to time.

If one thing is for certain, it’s the fact that the connection you have with a pet is an irreplaceable bond. It varies from person to person, but overall I’d say that having a pet is a very special thing that can be super beneficial for emotional wellbeing, and brings you to inevitably practice better habits. For example, learning how to be patient with your pet, taking care of them, or going out of your way to take them out for a walk can be ways that you practice better habits without even realizing it.

Overall, I believe that owning a pet has a very good lasting impact on someone’s life, and it’s honestly irreplaceable. I also believe that it’s a great thing how popular it’s become to have a pet as part of a family now, and would hope that it stays that way.