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The Poppy War explores historical complexities

Ana Pheister November 22, 2024

***MILD SPOILERS*** The Poppy War trilogy, the 2018 debut series of author R.F. Kuang, is a fantasy series based on the Second Sino-Japanese War as well as other aspects of East Asian history.  The...

As the leaves change, coffee shops roll out fall menus

As the leaves change, coffee shops roll out fall menus

Audrey Jenkins and Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms October 25, 2024

Autumn is in the air. Leaves are falling from the trees, apples are ready to be picked, and coffee shops everywhere are releasing their fall drinks.  We have tried some of the newest drinks from cafes...

L’incontro combines great food with fun atmosphere

Amelia Kohler and Pearl de la Cova-Townley October 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a high-end Italian restaurant and a fun, casual night, look no further than L’incontro on Murray Avenue! Recently under new ownership, L’incontro boasts a unique twist on a...

Best new science fiction revealed at Hugos

Ana Pheister and Aiko Levick October 25, 2024

We have never liked pumpkin spice. We have never cared for apple orchards or trick-or-treating, or anything of the like. Nonetheless, we still wait for autumn with anticipation, because October is when...

The new Beetlejuice: fantastic and spooky

The new Beetlejuice: fantastic and spooky

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms October 25, 2024

*SPOILERS AHEAD*   On March 30, 1988, Tim Burton released his second feature film Beetlejuice. It was instantly a hit and is still a spooky movie staple to this day. The film did not end on...

“English Teacher” accurately depicts high school

Ana Pheister October 25, 2024

As it wraps up its first season, FX’s new comedy English Teacher follows a gay English teacher, Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez), as he, along with his colleagues, works to manage the demands and...

Nostalgic value lost in The Garfield Movie

Nostalgic value lost in The Garfield Movie

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms September 20, 2024

*SPOILERS FOR THE GARFIELD MOVIE AHEAD* When you hear the name “Garfield,” what image pops into your head? For a lot of people, it will likely be an orange, black striped, clever, lasagna-loving...

Umbrella Academy finale misses its mark

Ana Pheister September 20, 2024

**SPOILERS FOR THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY SHOW AHEAD, ESPECIALLY SEASON FOUR** Netflix recently released the fourth and final season of their popular show, “The Umbrella Academy,” and viewers are unhappy...

Addison Rae stuns in new music video

Ben Weisse September 20, 2024

The summer of 2024 was a great time for pop music. Gracie Abrams, Billie Eilish, and Charli XCX (shout out Brat summer!) are all established pop girls who had new music come out. In August, a pop singer...

Girls go for gold in Paris Olympics

Ana Pheister September 20, 2024

The world is full of wildly talented athletes, and every four years they get their time to shine on the international stage. More often than not female athletes are ignored or demeaned in comparison to...

brat album review

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms September 20, 2024

On June 7, 2024, Charli XCX released her much awaited album BRAT to the world. It immediately took spot #2 on the UK Albums chart, among other music charts worldwide. From TikTok dances to brat wall to...

Sharp Objects leaves readers with lots to ponder

Sophia Levitas-Goren and Ana Pheister June 8, 2024

“Sometimes I think illness sits inside every woman, waiting for the right moment to bloom.” Written by the author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn, Sharp Objects tells the story of a journalist, Camille...