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“Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image from cbr.com)  What is a “filler” episode? In anime, a filler episode is an episode that drifts from the original plot timeline through recaps, flashbacks, or arcs that aren’t pertinent to the story.   Filler episodes are common in anime, with people in the anime community creating lists of episodes that can be skipped when watching the … Continue reading “Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

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The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction 

by Mady Siester  (Image From, The Crown Season 5: First Look at Imelda Staunton’s Queen Elizabeth II)  Have you ever wondered what was going on behind royal closed doors? That is what Peter Morgan tries to depict in his Emmy-winning show The Crown. Although playing a major role in the United Kingdom’s public scene, it is hard to get a real insight into how the … Continue reading The Crown: When Royalty Meets Fiction 

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Royally Irresponsible: Critiquing the House of Windsor 

Liz Hyman  Staff Writer  With all the changes we have faced these days, the royal family has somehow remained mainstream. Though they are an essential part of British culture, it may be time for the Windsor Dynasty to step aside and gracefully bow out of history.    As a simple American, removed from any impact the royal family may have, I can still acknowledge the unity … Continue reading Royally Irresponsible: Critiquing the House of Windsor 

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Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform 

Myo Thiha  Opinions Editor  The new Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender has received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. Photo credit: Netflix  Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender was released recently to an underwhelming reception from both critics and audiences. This adaptation is not the first live-action version of the beloved Nickelodeon series; famed thriller director M. Night Shyamalan … Continue reading Enough Live-Action Remakes: Defending Animation as an Artform 

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“Stutz:” A Candid Documentary by Jonah Hill

Erin Yandell Senior Staff Writer It’s rare to discover a documentary that exhibits such simplicity yet is still extremely powerful in its message. In today’s world, therapy and mental health are becoming more commonplace and less stigmatized than in the past. Psychiatry is constantly developing new theories and methods attempting to solve the evolving problems of humans. Most people don’t share the reality of therapy, … Continue reading “Stutz:” A Candid Documentary by Jonah Hill

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Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

CW: self-harm Maggie Collins Editor, Arts and Entertainment The popular show “Ginny and Georgia” has taken a spot in the top 10 on Netflix since its debut on Jan. 5 of this year. For those who have not heard much about this show until recently, you’re not alone. Even though season one was released in February of 2021, I had just finished the first season … Continue reading Netflix’s Top 10: “Ginny and Georgia”

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Boo, Bitch: A Netflix series starring Lana Condor

Light Spoilers Ahead! Erin Yandell Staff Writer “Boo, Bitch,” a Netflix mini-series starring “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” actress Lana Condor, was released on July 8, 2022. At first glance, the series seems like a goofy addition to teen screams, but upon further assessment this Netflix original is a modern take on the campy teen comedies of the early 2000s. The show follows … Continue reading Boo, Bitch: A Netflix series starring Lana Condor

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Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

An Honest Portrayal or An Outrage to Mourning Families? Erin Yandell Staff Writer Our society is obsessed with true crime. Since the term “serial killer” was coined by Robert Ressler in the 1970s and the discovery of horrific cases such as John Wayne Gacy, Richard Ramirez and unfortunately countless more, we have been hooked. People become engrossed in trying to understand the unthinkable.  Numerous articles, … Continue reading Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

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Stranger Things Sensation

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD Erin Yandell Staff Writer “Stranger Things” is no stranger to being in the spotlight: the original Netflix series has been garnering global attention since its release in 2016, and its fourth season is no different. With its return, the show warmly welcomed some new characters that blended in seamlessly with the close-knit cast. This new season brings along a sinister tone that … Continue reading Stranger Things Sensation

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Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design

Alexis Boone Staff Writer Netflix’s new documentary series, Abstract: The Art of Design, praises the time and exertion extraordinary designers spend in making superb plans through an investigation of their works and lives.  The documentary series is eight episodes in length. Every episode covers an architect from an alternate field. Since each field is extraordinary, each episode is unique, however, every one of them shares … Continue reading Netflix’s Abstract: The Art of Design

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