Nick DeRiso is UCR's assistant managing editor, and author of 'Journey: Worlds Apart.' He has been named columnist of the year five times by the Associated Press, Louisiana Press Association, and Louisiana Sports Writers Association, and previously oversaw a daily newspaper section that was named Top 10 in the nation by the AP.
Nick DeRiso
Prince’s ‘Tangerine’ Is Great Because of What Isn’t There: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Rhonda Smith learned from Prince but, as "Tangerine" so aptly illustrated, he also learned from her.
Prince Celebrates a ‘Rock and Roll Love Affair,’ or Maybe Not: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
No one ever confirmed whether "Rock and Roll Love Affair" was, in fact, about Prince's relationship with Andy Allo.
Prince’s ‘Face Down’ Leads to a ‘Seismic Shift': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It all started with a snarky music writer.
Prince Shames the Greedy on ‘Money Don’t Matter 2 Night': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince's nervy anti-traditionalism inevitably came up against one of the most deeply held, longest-running prejudices of them all: status.
How a Crush Eventually Led to Chaka Khan’s Best-Known Hit: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It took a while, but Prince's long-distance infatuation with Chaka Khan led to a close working relationship – and Khan's signature song.
Prince Pushes Back Against Societal Ills on ‘Sign O’ the Times': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Prince had made topical music before, but never with these kind of raw specifics.
Prince Finds Throwback Success With ‘Black Sweat': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Black Sweat" was the kind of song that frustrated as much as it delighted. Why wasn't Prince always this great?
Prince Sets a New Course on ‘Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad': 365 Prince Songs in a Year
"Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad" made Prince's intentions known: This career wouldn't be contained by any old R&B paradigm.
Prince Anonymously Explores Jazz With Madhouse: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
It was only fitting that Prince gave Leeds his own showcase in the form of the fusion project Madhouse.
Charles Manson, Mass Murderer Who Twisted Beatles Lyrics, Is Dead
Charles Manson's death brings to a close a life defined by lawlessness, and framed by a deeply misguided obsession with the Beatles.