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Movie Review: A Trip to the Moon: This older star still sparkles
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- September 20, 2018
If you learned anything about me from last year, you should know I am the laziest movie critic of our time. Why else would I constantly review Netflix originals and movies that came out within the last fifty years? Well young voyagers, we’re now traveling farther than we’ve ever attempted before. Buckle your seatbelts because
READ MOREMusic Review: Kane Strang: Modern-day ’90s grunge
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- September 20, 2018
Everyone has different tastes – it’s an undeniable truth. But whether you like indie rock, bluegrass, classic country or bubblegum pop, everyone needs a little grunge. The newest addition to your phone’s “Nirvana-esque” playlist: Kane Strang. Deadpan, clever, introspective and relatable, Strang’s 2017 album “Two Hearts and No Brain” feels both nostalgic and new. The
READ MOREMovie Review: “BlacKkKlansman”: Powerful, relevant today
- Campus Life
- September 13, 2018
A plain-clothed African-American police officer chases after a white woman who has just planted a bomb on the hood of an African-American woman’s car. He tackles her to the ground trying to arrest her. A police car pulls up. Two white officers emerge with their guns drawn as the woman falsely shouts, “Rape!” Trying to
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Business Profile: The Black Gryphon: Community made, community oriented
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- September 13, 2018
This week marks an important anniversary for Black Gryphon owner and operator Anthony Morgan. Sunday, Sept. 16 marks the first full year that the restaurant has been back in operation since the fire in 2016. The Black Gryphon has risen from the ashes in spectacular fashion. In the words of one review, “it’s weird, but
READ MOREMusic Review: Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Strange name, wonderful surprise
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- September 6, 2018
Collectors of music and avid readers have at least one thing in common; they both understand the importance of an enticing title. One night, as I was sitting on a dorm-room floor, a friend of mine said, “Sam, you’ll love this band.” I asked, “What are they called?” He said “Rainbow Kitten Surprise.” Naturally, I
READ MORETV Review: Anne with an E: A period piece for the modern day
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- September 6, 2018
Guess who’s back with a vengeance? I spent the summer consuming a multitude of shows and movies to shove in your faces this new year. Get ready friends. I’m coming in hot with a review of the CBC/ Netflix original, Anne with an E. Anne with an E is sourced from the 20th century book
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Review: “I Feel Pretty” a zany, simple comedy
- Campus Life
- April 26, 2018
It has been said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many people wrack their brains over attaining some semblance of physical perfection. It is a desperate attempt to not be drowned out in a world full of natural beauties. What they fail to value, however, is their own personal, unique self and
READ MOREMusic Review: Dream Wife delivers promising punk songs
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- April 26, 2018
One of the most powerful forces of nature is the all-girl rock group. When a new one pops up, you know they have a lot to say. The punk-inspired group Dream Wife just released their debut album of the same title Jan. 26, 2018. The trio, with roots in London, is inspired by artists like
READ MOREReview: Lady Bird a beautiful, relatable debut
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- April 12, 2018
I had just dyed the ends of my hair pink when “Lady Bird” burst onto the scene. That’s not of much importance, I just thought it was ironic. I was a little worried everyone was thinking I was being a basic indie try-hard, trying to associate myself with the newest comedy-drama. Now having seen “Lady
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