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Black Panther is a movie for the ages

Black Panther is a movie for the ages

AuJenee Hirsch, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2018

Warning: This review contains spoilers. Two things in this world go together better than peanut butter and jelly—Marvel and Chadwick Boseman. Marvel’s “Black Panther” hit theaters Friday, Feb....

OPINION: Remembering Black History and the Peanut Man

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor February 27, 2018

“It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank that counts. It is service that measures success.” - George Washington...

Political Focus: The controversial case of Israel’s capital

John Bozick, Web Editor February 27, 2018

From 1947 to about 1949, 750,000 Palestinians fled or were forced from their homes to make way for the incoming colonization of Palestine into the state of Israel. To many Palestinians, this event is known...

‘Never Again’: Parkland students creating a movement for policy change

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor February 26, 2018

The survivors of the Feb. 14 mass shooting in Parkland, Florida are calling for the United States Congress to take action to prevent future school shootings. Their actions are allowing for gun laws to...

Review: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter February 26, 2018

Instead of being named “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” Martin McDonagh’s controversial yet highly appraised film should be named “Seven Oscar noms inside Dolby Theatre” – this...

Natalie Portman shimmers in thrilling new film “Annihilation”

Natalie Portman shimmers in thrilling new film “Annihilation”

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2018

Natalie Portman is no stranger to badass female characters. Whether she’s fighting in a galaxy far, far away or stealing the heart of everyone’s favorite god of thunder, Portman is a force to be reckoned...

Justin Timberlake’s new album could be great, but isn’t

Justin Timberlake’s new album could be great, but isn’t

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief February 13, 2018

Justin Timberlake is back, but he certainly didn’t bring sexy with him this time. The pop star’s fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” hit shelves on Feb. 2, just two days before his Super...

The PyeongChang Olympics get political

John Bozick, Web Editor February 13, 2018

The Olympics has long been a time for peace and cooperation among the world's nations, yet despite this rare show of diplomacy, politics has often been shunned under Rule 50 of the Olympic Charter. The...

AWOLNATION serves up classic style with “Here Come the Runts”

AWOLNATION serves up classic style with “Here Come the Runts”

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter February 13, 2018

The band, known for razor synths and electro-pop production, give fans exactly what they love with “Here Come The Runts.” AWOLNATION is an alternative rock band formed and fronted by vocalist Aaron...

The Wombats are here just in time to cure your Valentine’s Day heartache

The Wombats are here just in time to cure your Valentine’s Day heartache

Jessica Leydet, Social Media Editor February 13, 2018

British Indie pop band The Wombats released their fourth studio album, “Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life,” on Friday Feb. 9. The album paints an entirely different picture of life and love...

What it’s like to be a Fashion Week intern, Part 2

Katarina Kovac, Campus Editor February 13, 2018

Feb. 6 (Six days before the Zimmermann show) 4:00 p.m.: I just landed in New York City and have the Zimmermann store re-opening event in SoHo to be at by 6:00 p.m.  I grab my bag from luggage claim...

OPINION: Considering life on Lincoln’s birthday

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor February 6, 2018

“Public sentiment is everything. With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it nothing can succeed.” -Abraham Lincoln As we commemorate America's 16th President’s 209th birthday, our country...

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