Hannah HallStaff Writer Netflix has become notorious for their original movies, most of which are geared toward tween to teen audiences. The list of original young adult films Netflix has under their belt includes adaptations of novels such as ‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ and ‘The Kissing Booth’, as well as a few originals such as ‘Sierra Burgess is a Loser’ and ‘The … Continue reading ‘Tall Girl’: Netflix’s Newest Teen Rom-Com
Emily HicksStaff Writer As an artist, it is undeniable that Lana Del Rey is aging like a fine wine. From her early releases on ‘Lana Del Rey’ and ‘Born to Die’, Del Rey has grown as a woman tremendously and it truly shows in the evolution of her work. Gone are the days of needing a man to care for Lana, a starry-eyed damsel. ‘Norman … Continue reading Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’
Roni MartinezStaff Writer When discussing the radar for Septembers newest rap albums, it would be immoral not to bring up IDK’s newest album ‘Is He Real?’. ‘Is He Real’ is the Maryland-based rapper’s first studio album following the releases of several mixtapes and EPs dating back to 2014. IDK presents himself as a seasoned and experienced rapper and singer. This is true through his seamless … Continue reading ‘Is He Real?’
Emily HicksStaff Writer What do you get when three of the most influential female pop stars release a track together? More often than not, the result is an iconic anthem. “Don’t Call Me Angel” by Lana Del Rey, Ariana Grande, and Miley Cyrus is just that. For fans of all genres, this catchy song with a unique beat could become a fall favorite. The track … Continue reading “Don’t Call Me Angel”: An Anthem
Alliana Avancena Staff Writer What is toxic masculinity? We’ve all heard the term before. It is the way that men are expected to be hard and strong and unemotional, all of the time. It is the way in which men are expected to act in order to not be classified as ‘feminine’. It is all of these things, and it is an unfair weight that … Continue reading Toxic Masculinity in Entertainment
Alissa HumphreyStaff Writer Trust me, less is more. So much more. Within its three-hour timeframe, ‘IT Chapter Two’ attempts to be overly complex and frightening to remain loyal to the 1986 Stephen King novel and out do its predecessor. This sequel is not so gracious, and the film ends up becoming this overstuffed and inconsistent mess that cannot keep up with itself. The potential for … Continue reading What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer It is no secret that once an Invader Zim movie was announced, devoted fans and the whole cartoon/animation community where overjoyed. Growing up, Invader Zim was one of those few cartoons that made you feel that you were watching something you weren’t supposed to. It pushed boundaries, was ambitious, and is recognized as one Nickelodeon’s most popular series. It had been … Continue reading “Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus”
Hannah HallStaff Writer September is the time of year where all of our television screens are flooded with previews and promotions for the influx of horror movies released for the Halloween season. Some movies seem terrifying, others boring, and some just plain weird. But we never know until we bite the bullet and pay for a ticket to see for ourselves. With everyone anticipating the … Continue reading ‘Ready or Not’: This Year’s Thrilling Dark Comedy
Roni Martinez Staff Writer Hulu has released the first four episodes of ‘Wu Tang: An American Saga’, and it’s quite a ride for avid Wu Tang fans. The series is produced by RZA himself and depicts the events leading up to the birth of the legendary rap group. The writers do an excellent job of not making the show an obvious ode to the group. … Continue reading ‘Wu Tang: The American Saga’
Marlas Whitley Staff Writer In my freshman year of university, I began to veer away from Young Adult fiction, something I thought I’d never bring myself to do post Hunger Games mania. I sampled the different, literary flavors that where abundant at my first school’s library, propelled by a sense of wanting to be adventurous and taste something new. Tending to be highly indecisive when … Continue reading The Life and Death of Toni Morrison
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