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‘The Nun II’: The resurgence of ‘The Conjuring’ universe

Ana Gjorgjevski, Features Reporter October 11, 2023

"The Conjuring" universe has become one of the largest and most well-loved horror franchises of the past decade.  The most recent addition to the universe is “The Nun II,” directed by Michael Chaves....

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‘For All The Dogs:’ A pitiful attempt at cutthroat anthems

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief October 11, 2023

Drake has always been a cultural zeitgeist for many years. His success has been a slow build-up from humble beginnings on the show “Degrassi” to his early mixtapes, to massive hits such as 2016’s...

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‘Ahsoka’: The journey from Padawan to Master

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter October 11, 2023

The Star Wars franchise has never been short of quality television shows on Disney Plus. From their first Disney Plus original series, “The Mandalorian,” to their newest one, “Ahsoka,” the story...

'Love at First Sight:’ The return of the good rom-com

‘Love at First Sight:’ The return of the good rom-com

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2023

“When in doubt, watch a rom-com” is what I always say, and this time was no different. I love a good Friday night release, so imagine my absolute joy when I saw Netflix was gifting me with my assuredly...

‘Sex Education:’ The fourth and final season

‘Sex Education:’ The fourth and final season

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter October 4, 2023

Thursday, Sept. 21 marked the premiere of the fourth and final season of the hit Netflix series, “Sex Education.”  With the whirlwind final season receiving mixed reactions, let’s go over what happened.  Starting...

‘Scarlet:’ All of Doja Cat’s different shades 

‘Scarlet:’ All of Doja Cat’s different shades 

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2023

Doja Cat’s newest album “Scarlet” — released on Friday, Sept. 22 — is a mixed bag.  On the album, Doja ditches her more traditionally pop soundscape — like “Say So” and “Kiss Me More”...

‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We:’ Beauty in the bad times

‘The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We:’ Beauty in the bad times

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 20, 2023

Mitski’s musical journey has always been an odd one to me. She started with smooth singer-songwriter balladry, then transitioned to noisy slacker-rock, then to chaotic new wave.  All of this bouncing...

‘GUTS:’ Picking up the pieces on Olivia Rodrigo’s new album

‘GUTS:’ Picking up the pieces on Olivia Rodrigo’s new album

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2023

Teenage years are tumultuous. Early twenties are worse. College, friends splitting up and growing apart, first real jobs, finally discovering who you truly are — these years are bountiful if not stressful.  Born...

'Bottoms:' A refreshingly absurd comedy for queer girls

‘Bottoms:’ A refreshingly absurd comedy for queer girls

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief September 13, 2023

As someone who voraciously consumes any product of the Rachel Sennott universe, “Bottoms” was one of my most anticipated films of the year.  Directed by Emma Seligman and co-written by Sennott,...

Taylor Swift releases 'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)'

Taylor Swift releases ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Olivia Chiappelli, Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2023

After previously announcing its release date during a mid-concert surprise on May 5, Taylor Swift finally released “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” — the much-anticipated re-recording of her 2010...

'Pink Tape:' How Lil Uzi Vert overwhelms the senses and themselves

‘Pink Tape:’ How Lil Uzi Vert overwhelms the senses and themselves

Chelsea Bossert, Editor-in-Chief July 19, 2023

Bursting at the seams with relentless energy, the 27-year-old Philadelphia native, Lil Uzi Vert, blatantly wears their influences on their sleeve while trying to branch out into something new — something...

OPINION: Graduation, a lesson in patience

OPINION: Graduation, a lesson in patience

Leticia Cezário Santos, Marketing Director April 5, 2023

We’re here. Our last issue of the semester. Our last issue of this volume. But for many of us, myself included, the last issue of our time at The Oakland Post. In less than a month, we’ll walk across...

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