The Ithacan

In her latest album, “The Pains of Growing,” Alessia Cara shares her thoughts on the personal burdens that arise with her newfound independence.

The message of female empowerment is conveyed through the album, though some songs still fail to captivate and kindle a personal connection.

“Fashion is fun,” Lindsay said. “Fashion is self-expression. Fashion is funny. Fashion is anything you want it to be.”

Throughout this eight-episode series, topics such as class inequality, religion, HIV and homosexuality play important roles in developing the storyline.

“For some people, K-pop can be refreshing and new,” Dotten said. “It can be something people find fascinating.”