Alyssa

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.

[Governor JB Pritzker @GovPritzker]

According to federal data, 13 of the top 20 cities in homicide rates have Republican governors. None of those cities are Chicago.

8 of the top 10 states in homicide rates are led by Republicans. None of those states are Illinois. 

And yet Trump is sending troops here.

[Gavin Newsom @GavinNewsom]

There was no call. Not even a voicemail.

Americans should be alarmed that a President deploying Marines onto our streets doesn’t even know who he’s talking to.

[°•Gracie•° @Gracie_Alt]

@HamiltonMusical If this is an original cast tour, I think I would sell my leg to see it

[RUSS @russdiemon]

losin control at the united center last night in Chicago

look how fucking insane this is 😂😂😭😭

[RUSS @russdiemon]

ABSOLUTELY FUCKING INSANE CHICAGO

[Khalid @thegreatkhalid]

Please Don’t Fall In Love With Me
April 5th
the start of a new chapter

[John Foley @2008Philz]

HOLD ON HOLD ON HOLD ON...HER SISTER WAS A WITCH RIGHT? AND WHAT WAS HER SISTER? A PRINCESS, THE WICKED WITCH OF THE EAST BRO. YOU'RE GONNA LOOK AT ME AND YOU'RE GONNA TELL ME THAT I'M WRONG? AM I WRONG? SHE WORE A CROWN AND SHE CAME DOWN IN A BUBBLE

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

Getting roasted by Patrick Star after a fumble is a humbling experience

[☔ @Whotfismick]

my brain at 3am:

[morgan wallen @MorganWallen]

I’m writing y’all from a duck hunting trip because I want to fill you in on something happening tonight.

Back in 2014, I went to Florida to try my hand at making original music & songwriting for the first time. This led to a recording deal with a local investor & an artist management deal that I deeply regret. Unfortunately, I signed both deals without any legal representation.

We made 13 songs. Some were ok, most were terrible as I was just learning how to write in general & figuring it all out. I was not the only collaborator, so many of these songs were not my idea nor to my standards. We deemed 5 worthy-enough to make the Stand Alone EP which includes a fan-favorite, “Spin You Around.”

Tonight, those colleagues I parted ways with almost 10 years ago plan to release a “10th Anniversary” edition of Stand Alone against my wishes & include 8 unreleased songs, distributing it with the assistance of my former managers. For months I’ve been exploring every avenue possible to acquire the rights to this old music & keep the quality of my catalog consistent with songs I choose to release & believe in.

It’s gross, greedy & an example of how the dark side of the music business can suck the soul out of artists.

I want you to know this is NOT my new music & I don’t want to see this happen to anyone else. I cringe when I listen to these songs & I’m concerned my fans may mistakenly believe this is a new release by me. I begin recording my next project at the end of February. I’m feeling inspired creatively & super excited to make more music I’m proud of.

In response:
1. I re-recorded “Spin You Around (1/24)” this week in Nashville & it comes out TONIGHT. 
Thank you Joey Moi & Bryan Sutton.  I did the artwork myself while in the woods duck hunting. Hope you like it, lol.

2. I am donating $100k from the Morgan Wallen Foundation to the Volunteer Lawyers & Professionals For The Arts (VLPA) program. I hope young aspiring musicians read this story & know they should never have to give up their creative freedoms for an opportunity in this business. 

3. Trust me, when new music is ready, you’ll hear it directly from me.

[Elmhurst University Athletics @ElmhurstBluejay]

.@ElmhurstU_XCTF garnered a quartet of @CollSportsComm Academic All-District honors today! #RollJays

📰https://t.co/P4mcRiIhA7

[Elmhurst University Athletics @ElmhurstBluejay]

Alyssa Rafuse of @ElmhurstU_XCTF added 2⃣ more @CCIW_Athletics titles this past weekend to her résumé, powering the Elmhurst women to a second-place finish! #RollJays

[Alyssa @lilrafuse]

Happy Birthday @bennythebull !! You share a birthday with @javi_ofthetower come to 308 to celebrate!!🍿🎉 #ChicagoBulls #BullsNation

[Elmhurst University Cross Country/Track & Field @ElmhurstU_XCTF]

Congrats to the DMR team of Esther Brown, Sadie Hartmann, Venezia Munoz, and Alyssa Rafuse.

@CCIW_Athletics Conference Champs and new school record holders!

[Dan Hasko @DanHasko]

MUST SEE: LOOK OUT BELOW!! Elmhurst’s Ocean Johnson just brought this game to a screeching halt in double OT courtesy of this ridiculous slam! 🏀

@ESPNAssignDesk
@CCIW_Athletics

#SCTop10 #d3hoops

[Jordan Bartolazzi @CoachBartolazzi]

So thankful this morning for moments like yesterday. @lilrafuse became the first Elmhurst woman to ever break five minutes, running 4:59.07.

High School PR: 5:56
Freshman: Did not run mile
Sophomore: 5:25
Junior: 5:16
Senior: 4:59.07 (and more to come😎)

#rolljays

[Elmhurst University Cross Country/Track & Field @ElmhurstU_XCTF]

Introducing Elmhurst’s first SUB-FIVE miler ever! @lilrafuse cranked out a 4:59.07 at Grand Valley today!!

🔹Lifetime best + School Record
🔹#1 @CCIW_Athletics
🔹#17 NCAA

[Alyssa @lilrafuse]

@gretainskeep03 I love u Greta Inskeep 🥹🫶🏻