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It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image courtesy of Caitlin Wolper, Medium.com  The stereotypical movie makeover montage was enthralling to me growing up. I remember watching Miss Congeniality with my mom, with Sandra Bullock’s Gracie walking out of her makeover as “Mustang Sally” played over her transformation. Clueless featured Cher and Dion giving Tai, the new girl in school, a full-fledged girly look. These scenes aren’t … Continue reading It’s Time to Make Over the Movie Makeover Trope 

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From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image courtesy of Fototeca Gilardi/Getty Images  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Flowers and heart-shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolates have been hitting grocery store shelves for weeks. Dinner reservations have been placed for the relationship-driven holiday. As I get ready for my own Valentine’s Day, I wondered about the holiday’s true history. Is there actually more to it … Continue reading From Your Valentine: A Retelling of the Romantic Holiday 

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Why is Bad News Good News? 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  Features Writer  Image credit: zharate1/depositphotos.com  Why are we, as Americans, addicted to media coverage of violence and corruption? We can’t turn on the news or scroll through X without stumbling upon a horrific event. These stories are often stressful, so why do we continue to watch them? Why is bad news considered good news in terms of popularity?     Many journalists mention … Continue reading Why is Bad News Good News? 

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The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

Yawa Eklou Image credit: WCCB Charlotte  We’ve all heard, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” But have you ever experienced it? The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture enchants all visitors with its exhibitions. The Gantt Center honors the contributions of African Americans to our society while also functioning as an impressive resource for dance, film, education, community outreach, and harmony. … Continue reading The Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts and Culture 

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The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer The manic pixie dream girl (MPDG) is a character trope used throughout the cinematic universe. Natalie Portman’s character, Sam, in Garden State, and Kirsten Dunst’s character, Claire, in Elizabethtown are examples of this character type. The trope often involves the MPDG being outgoing and quirky, but static, with their sole purpose to enrich the lives of the sad and timid … Continue reading The Manic Pixie Dream Girl: Is Being Quirky Just a Trope?

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Twentynine Palms: A Desert Oasis

Arnulfo Martinezzavala When people think of California, they often envision a beautiful paradise of palm trees and beaches. That is not the case, however, at Twentynine Palms Marine base. The Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command and Marine Corps Combat Center is the world’s largest Marines training facility, with nearly 13,000 active duty military working there. It is constantly busy with Marines undergoing training. … Continue reading Twentynine Palms: A Desert Oasis

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The Controversial History of Coco Chanel

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer The name Chanel has been a part of popular culture for decades. It has appeared on billboards and in commercials, magazines, and films. From designer perfumes to tweed matching sets to handbags, the design company has been a luxury staple since the 1920s. Chanel has been known for simplicity and a revolutionary style of women’s attire since Coco Chanel created … Continue reading The Controversial History of Coco Chanel

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The Writers’ Strike Has Ended, But the Actors’ Strike Continues

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Features Writer On Sept. 27, 2023, writers and film production companies came together to ratify a new three-year contract, ending the 148-day Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The labor union, representing over 11,000 screenwriters, organized their second-longest labor stoppage, lasting nearly five months. Writers described a lack of appropriate measures in the film and television industry to secure writers’ jobs with … Continue reading The Writers’ Strike Has Ended, But the Actors’ Strike Continues

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Guatemala: A Place Unknown to Many

By Brianna Aguilar-Orozco Many people look at me and assume I’m Mexican. I love Mexican culture, and all my friends are Mexican. However, I am not. “Oh” is always the first response I get when I say I’m Guatemalan. Growing up, many didn’t know where Guatemala was, and it made it harder for me to want to embrace it all. Guatemala is right underneath Mexico, … Continue reading Guatemala: A Place Unknown to Many

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