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The Breakdown on The New Bachelor: Pilot Pete

Eden Landgrover Staff Writer Following the season 6 finale of ‘Bachelor in Paradise’, host Chris Harrison shared the news that fans of the show had been waiting months for: the reveal of the next Bachelor.  After the inevitable crashing and burning of Hannah Brown’s love-life after she chose Jed at the conclusion of her season, fans had narrowed down their ‘Bachelor’ guesses to three contenders; … Continue reading The Breakdown on The New Bachelor: Pilot Pete

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‘Emmanuel’

Roni MartinezStaff Writer Ameer Vann is a troubled soul with a bright potential in the rap game today. It is difficult not to bring up Brockhampton when discussing Ameer. Despite the drama he went through in regards to his ejection from the rap collective that he helped grow, he is undoubtedly a talented individual. Ameer creates a very dark tone on his most recent EP … Continue reading ‘Emmanuel’

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Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

Hannah HallStaff Writer What do you get when you combine grown men still harboring angst from their teenage years, references to the Midwest and catchy song lyrics? Emo music. All of these things and more pop up on the most recent release in the realm of emo music. Tiny Moving Parts, a pioneer for modern emo and pop punk music, recently released their newest album, … Continue reading Tiny Moving Parts: ‘Breathe’

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‘Tall Girl’: Netflix’s Newest Teen Rom-Com

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

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Lana Del Rey Finds Artistic Maturity in ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’

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’

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‘Is He Real?’

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?’

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“Don’t Call Me Angel”: An Anthem

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

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Toxic Masculinity in Entertainment

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

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What “IT Chapter Two” Gets Wrong

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

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“Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus”

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”

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