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The best of modern horror

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter October 16, 2024

With Halloween right around the corner and the endless debates about how good modern horror films truly are, what better time is there to delve into the world of spooky movies — specifically some from...

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What makes music POP: Bridging the gap between alternative and mainstream

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor October 16, 2024

On Oct. 11, 2024, Charli XCX released her “Brat” remix album, “Brat but it’s completely different but also still brat.” It’s a remix record that pays homage to the great remix records of the...

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What you should be watching on Netflix

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 16, 2024

It’s no secret that streaming services have dominated television. Every time you open Netflix, you’re bombarded with what shows and movies are trending, what’s just been added and what they recommend...

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Riot Grrrl reborn: How 90s punk gave us female rage

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor October 9, 2024

The Riot Grrrl movement was an underground feminist punk scene that began in Seattle, Washington in 1991. It consisted of protests, art and zines that addressed issues such as gender inequality, body image...

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‘SOPHIE:’ The problem with posthumous releases

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor October 2, 2024

On Jan. 30, 2021, electronic music producer and pop-music icon, SOPHIE, died following an accidental three-story fall from her rooftop in her Athens home. Sophie Xeon, simply known as SOPHIE, was a pioneer...

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The Internet, stan-culture and the world of mass consensus

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor September 25, 2024

If you have been on the internet as long as I have, you may have noticed a phenomenon that arose within the last 20 years or so. Twitter (now known as X), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and other social media...

Indie artist Anna Shoemaker performs at The Magic Bag

Indie artist Anna Shoemaker performs at The Magic Bag

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor September 25, 2024

Anna Shoemaker, an indie pop singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, took the stage at The Magic Bag in Ferndale on Sept. 19. Serving as the opening act for Joe P. on his headline tour, Shoemaker started...

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‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ The juice is loose

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

A Halloween classic, “Beetlejuice” was first released on March 30, 1988, and was considered a box office success. The success inspired an animated series in 1989, which consisted of four seasons and...

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Biggest films to anticipate from TIFF 2024

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival — or TIFF for short — recently wrapped up its screenings on September 15, 2024.  The film festival hosts a variety of filmmakers and actors from around the...

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‘Alien: Romulus:’ A tribute to a classic

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 11, 2024

Influential movies create a lasting impact on culture — audiences can see this in the modern day with remakes and sequels. Such examples of this is “Alien,” which is considered a genre-defining film...

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‘Twisters:’ Two is better than one

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 11, 2024

A well known classic of its genre, “Twister,” tapped into audience desire for natural disaster movies. The film was the second highest grossing film of 1996 and the film received Oscar nominations...

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Chappell Roan doesn’t owe you anything

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor September 11, 2024

If you’ve been scrolling on any social media platform these last couple of weeks, chances are you’ve seen the chaos and controversy that popstar Chappell Roan’s two most recent TikToks have caused....

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