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The release of the anticlimactic memo

John Bozick, Web Editor February 6, 2018

The Twitter hashtag #ReleaseTheMemo has been trending among right-wing twitter accounts in recent weeks over reports that House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes (R Calif.) would soon release a memo that...

Monster Hunter World: New world, new monsters, same excitement

Monster Hunter World: New world, new monsters, same excitement

Patrick Sullivan, Web Editor February 6, 2018

The “Monster Hunter” franchise is approaching its 14th birthday this March. Since 2004, a total of 21 games in the series have released on 13 different systems, and the latest release “Monster Hunter:...

Phantom Thread doesn’t quite fit the eye of the needle

‘Phantom Thread’ doesn’t quite fit the eye of the needle

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter February 6, 2018

When I first saw the trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Phantom Thread” and heard about all of the Oscar buzz it was receiving, I thought “Daniel Day-Lewis as a costume designer? This should be...

Devilman Crybaby proves wild ride with riveting plot

‘Devilman Crybaby’ proves wild ride with riveting plot

Cheyanne Kramer, Managing Editor February 6, 2018

Warning: This review contains minor spoilers of the first episode of "Devilman Crybaby." The 1970s were a very different time for anime. Works like "Mobile Suit Gundam" and "Lupin The Third" were dominating...

This is Us Super Bowl episode will obliterate your soul

‘This is Us’ Super Bowl episode will obliterate your soul

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter February 6, 2018

Warning: This review contains spoilers If the New England Patriots losing to the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t have much of an effect on you, —side-eyeing all of you Philly fans—the special “This...

Is “The Shape of Water” worth the Oscar hype?

Is “The Shape of Water” worth the Oscar hype?

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief January 30, 2018

It’s a good year to be Guillermo del Toro. The widely celebrated filmmaker has received critical acclaim, a Golden Globe for Best Director and 13 Oscar nominations all in one month, and all for one...

Fall Out Boy breaks out of pop punk norm with “M A N I A”

Fall Out Boy breaks out of pop punk norm with “M A N I A”

Mary Siring, Staff Reporter January 30, 2018

The classic pop punk band, Fall Out Boy, has taken an entirely new style with their 2018 album release, “M A N I A.” Fall Out Boy returned from a three year hiatus a few years ago, releasing “Save...

Reaction to the so called “Fake News Awards”

John Bozick, Web Editor January 30, 2018

Earlier this month, President Donald Trump announced his intention to recognize what he called “The Fake News Awards”, essentially an award ceremony going to media outlets Trump believes are dishonest,...

Lana Del Rey taking over the D

Lana Del Rey taking over the D

Sadie Layher, Staff Reporter January 23, 2018

The 1950s and '60s came alive in Detroit as Lana Del Rey took the stage at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The arena was filled with people of all ages and backgrounds. My friend and I sat...

“I, Tonya” looks at society through the mirror of ice skate blades

Simon Albaugh, Social Media Editor January 23, 2018

The world is still looking at infamous figure skating legend Tonya Harding with suspicion. Despite almost a generation of distance from the attack on Nancy Kerrigan, I'm told the coverage still seems fresh...

OPINION: Oprah keeps MLK’s dream alive with powerful Golden Globes speech

OPINION: Oprah keeps MLK’s dream alive with powerful Golden Globes speech

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2018

Fifty-five years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream, sparking a revolution that ultimately changed the world. Last week, Oprah Winfrey reminded us of that dream, encouraging us to make it a reality. On...

Shelby Tankersley,
Editor-in-Chief

Letter from the Editor: “The Post” and journalism today

Shelby Tankersley, Editor-In-Chief January 16, 2018

Hey readers, In the Department of Journalism, we love a good newspaper flick. I remember taking Media Ethics with Director of Journalism, Garry Gilbert (who is also our editorial adviser here at The...

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