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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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The Perception of Formula One 

Olivia King English MA Student Formula One (also called Formula 1 or F1) is the highest level of international motorsport. Currently, it consists of 10 teams (each led by a Team Principal) and 20 drivers (two drivers per team). The race season consists of 23 races spanning five continents, with a 24th race added to next year’s calendar. The series’ expansion is partly because of … Continue reading The Perception of Formula One 

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Manga’s Meritocracy

Myo Thiha English MA student The manga/anime industry has been booming in the U.S. over the past decade. Previously reserved to auraless lunch tables and YouTube AMVs, the medium has grown exponentially due to streaming sites, social media, and accessible reading platforms. Between 2020 and 2021, Manga sales rose over 171% and now outsell American comics in the U.S. As a lifelong enjoyer of manga, … Continue reading Manga’s Meritocracy

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Mid-Century Modern: The Future of Interior Decor

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Staff Writer Furniture. It’s always on a person’s mind when moving into a new home. What furniture should I style my home with? Will this table go with that chair? I recently moved into a new apartment, and these thoughts and questions were on my mind. I’ve been going through Pinterest, YouTube, and online stores looking for interior design inspiration, and I … Continue reading Mid-Century Modern: The Future of Interior Decor

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The World is in Flames: A Closer Look at Climate Change and Its Detrimental Effects on the Environment 

Veronica Glover Senior Staff Writer The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported in June during a monthly climate update that it was Earth’s warmest June since global temperature record-keeping began in 1850. The historically high temperatures didn’t stop in July, the planet’s hottest month on human record. Researchers assert that July 6 was the most scorching day Earth has experienced since at least 1979, and … Continue reading The World is in Flames: A Closer Look at Climate Change and Its Detrimental Effects on the Environment 

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The Sad Girl Aesthetic: From Shakespeare to Tumblr

Bronwen K. Bradshaw Staff Writer In the years 2014 through 2016, I found my middle school self scrolling Tumblr for hours at night, looking at blog posts of Sylvia Plath quotes, Lana Del Rey Lyrics, and images of young, thin girls with captions like, “It kills me to love you.” I related with these people, thinking, “I’m young and sad, too!” Tumblr users somehow turned … Continue reading The Sad Girl Aesthetic: From Shakespeare to Tumblr

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