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The Lost Potential of Daisy Jones & The Six

Claire O'Connor, Staff Reporter March 21, 2024

With Women’s History Month well underway, discussions of the portrayal of female characters in books are at a peak. Notable feminist figures in literature include Jo March, Katniss Everdeen and Hermione...

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The Unthrilling Spy Thriller

Avery Ramsey, Staff Reporter March 12, 2024

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Regina Dies In This One

Avery Ramsey, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

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Breaking the Boundaries of an Era

Avery Ramsey, Staff Reporter February 7, 2024

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Book Opinion: Vampires Can’t Be Light and Fluffy

Avery Ramsey, Intern February 1, 2024

When thinking about an easy, buoyant read, the last thing that comes to mind is … a vampire book. Yet, that’s exactly what S. L. Cokeley’s “This Blood That Binds Us” aims to be: a playful take...

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2023 Movie Reviews: Insidious: The Red Door

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor January 30, 2024

As an avid Insidious and Blumhouse fan, I was excited for the fifth Insidious film to hit theaters in July. I was even more excited for the return of the original cast. The Insidious franchise was created...

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2023 Movie Reviews: Live-Action “The Little Mermaid”

Claire O'Connor, Intern January 30, 2024

Disney released the original The Little Mermaid movie in 1989 starring Jodie Benson as the voice actor of Ariel. As a child growing up who loved watching Disney, especially Disney princess movies, this...

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2023 Movie Reviews: Oppenheimer’s Gray

Avery Ramsey, Intern January 26, 2024

There’s a heaviness that comes with the name J. Robert Oppenheimer. The history surrounding the “father of the atomic bomb” holds a weight swollen with guilt and resentment. Yet, “Oppenheimer”...

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2023 Movie Reviews: Barbie’s Pink

Claire O'Connor, Intern January 26, 2024

Mattel’s Barbie has swept the world as one of the most popular children's brands since its launch in the late 1950’s. Barbie serves as a feminist brand promoting the idea of independence and that women...

“Blueys” Positive Pawprint on Young Minds

“Bluey’s” Positive Pawprint on Young Minds

Isabella Carpinelli, Intern January 25, 2024

“Bluey,” a loving kids show, was welcomed by a variety of ages. With the growing popularity that “Bluey” has on social media, the show has acquired a new and unexpected audience: Gen Z.  “It's...

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2023: Year of Music

Claire O'Connor, Intern January 12, 2024

A Return to The Hunger Games: Are You Coming To The Tree?

A Return to “The Hunger Games”: Are You Coming To The Tree?

Avery Ramsey, Intern November 17, 2023

The long awaited prequel to “The Hunger Games” is close to arrival. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” comes out in theaters Nov. 17, 2023. The PG-13 picture, directed and produced...

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