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The Academy Imposes New Rule on Oscars

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor May 8, 2025

The Academy has changed multiple regulations surrounding the nomination of  films for Oscars in the future. This has come out of backlash from viewers who want a more even playing field for films to compete...

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Movies for Your Summer Mood

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor May 1, 2025

Welcome back to the midweek movie marathon where this week I want to talk about my favorite movies for the summer. I love a good summertime movie and there are plenty to choose from. From great dramas...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon!

Conclave: An Actionless Drama

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor April 23, 2025

Welcome back to the Midweek Movie Marathon where this week I will be talking about the movie that has soared in viewership over the past few days:” Conclave”.  Conclave is about the death of the...

Nintendo Switch 2 Receives Mixed Reception

Nintendo Switch 2 Receives Mixed Reception

Ash Woerner, Opinion Editor April 23, 2025

Early this month, Nintendo aired its Nintendo Direct presentation on the Nintendo Switch 2 — the company’s newest console, first announced in January of this year. The console is set to release on...

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Padmaavat: A Foray Into Bollywood

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor March 26, 2025

Welcome back to the Midweek Movie Marathon where this week, I took my first steps into the world of Bollywood. I have never watched a Bollywood movie before, but in my efforts to expand my film viewing,...

Welcome back to Midweek Movie Marathon!

‘Flow’ Proves That Independent Films Are Still Thriving

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor March 12, 2025

Step aside Disney animals, a small indie cat is here to take over. Welcome back to the Midweek Movie Marathon, where this week I’ll be talking about the recent Academy Award winner: “Flow”.  The...

Voidpet Garden app in app store.

A Mental Health App Without Mental Health

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor March 6, 2025

Voidpets is a mobile app that is full of “creatures born from emotions” that you can catch and fight battles with, but what does this have to do with mental health? Great question — I have no clue. Voidpets...

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Squid Game Season Two Doesn’t Pack the Same Punch

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor February 26, 2025

Welcome back, my friends, to Midweek Movie Marathon. This week I’ll be discussing and dissecting Squid Game Season 2. After racing through the first season I was excited for the second expecting the...

Timothée Chalamet: One of the Greats

Timothée Chalamet: One of the Greats

Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter February 26, 2025

With his first major award win, Timothée Chalamet made history when he became the youngest actor to win Best Actor at the Screen Actor Guild Awards.  The SAG awards were held on Feb. 23, with “A...

Trump elected chair of Kennedy Center, shows canceled, Biden-appointed Board members fired

Trump elected chair of Kennedy Center, shows canceled, Biden-appointed Board members fired

Claire O’Connor, Editor February 18, 2025

Last week President Donald Trump was elected chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., one of the most popular theaters in the country that hosts everything performing...

Valley Opinions and Controversies on the 2025 Grammys

Valley Opinions and Controversies on the 2025 Grammys

Carly Hazen, Staff Reporter February 13, 2025

The results of the 2025 grammys have been stirring up major controversies among fans. Even if you watched it or not, there's a good chance you've heard something about it. Whether it was about awards,...

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The Oscars Have a Type, it Needs to Change

Sophia Serice, Reviews & A&E Editor February 6, 2025

Being a recipient of a best picture Oscar is one of the best accolades a filmmaker can win. If you are a winner of a best picture for a horror film, however, you are one of the most elite classes of filmmakers.—one...

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