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“The Foreigner” is Fun, but Forgettable

“The Foreigner” is Fun, but Forgettable

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 17, 2017

Jackie Chan is one of those people who seemingly never ages. At 63 years old, you would think he’d be asking a stuntman to do his stunts or taking a backseat to intense action flicks. Instead, Chan remains...

Trump vs. the First Amendment

Trump vs. the First Amendment

John Bozick, Web Editor October 17, 2017

President Donald Trump took to Twitter this past week yet again to vent his pent up rage, this time throwing the focus of his Twitter temper-tantrum at NBC news following its negative coverage of him....

The truth about fake news

The truth about “fake news”

Kade Messner, Staff Intern October 10, 2017

While stumbling down the Oakland University sidewalks at 8 a.m., lugging around my 50 pound back pack, carrying my journal in one hand and spilling my scorching hot black coffee on my white Converse shoes...

Political Focus: Catalan Referendum sparks crisis

Political Focus: Catalan Referendum sparks crisis

John Bozick, Web Editor October 10, 2017

In the latest crisis to grip the European Union, Catalonia, Spain's most prosperous region, voted for independence from the rest of Spain on October 1. While Spanish police violently blocked many protesters...

Large, slow-moving crowds throughout the convention center became a bit of an annoyance.

The New York Comic Con experience

Cheyanne Kramer, Managing Editor October 10, 2017

Conventions are expensive. So when I have the opportunity to go to a convention at a reduced cost, I take it. A few friends and I got free passes to New York Comic Con, and had a way to stay in Brooklyn...

“Blade Runner 2049” is a Modern Cinematic Classic

“Blade Runner 2049” is a Modern Cinematic Classic

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2017

If you were around in 1982 when the original “Blade Runner” was released in theaters, chances are the news of a sequel made you think, “Hollywood has officially run out of ideas.” It’s understandable,...

Bodak Yellow remains No. 1 song on Billboards Hot 100 for second week

Mina Fuqua, Chief Copy Editor October 8, 2017

Hip-hop artist Cardi B’s hit single, "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)" has made history by topping Billboard’s Hot 100 Chart. During the past week, B has continued to maintain her spot on the charts for...

“This Is Us” fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for

“This Is Us” fans finally get what they’ve been waiting for

Falin Hakeem, Staff Reporter October 3, 2017

Spoiler alert: This review contains plot spoilers. Box of tissues? Check. A gallon of rocky road ice cream? Check. Confirmation of how Jack died? Check. Well, sort of. NBC’s hit drama “This is...

OPINION: A look at the national anthem protests

OPINION: A look at the national anthem protests

Isaac Martin, Political Contributor October 3, 2017

Not since the days of Tommie Smith and John Carlos have athletes made such a dynamic statement. The Sunday before last, over 200 NFL players either sat or knelt in protest during the singing of the national...

Bernie Sanders College for All

Bernie Sanders “College for All”

John Bozick, Web Editor October 3, 2017

Bernie Sanders College for All Act was introduced two years ago to Congress, being called things such as a “pie in the sky idea." The bill seemed lost, that is until today. Being that public opinion...

Emma Stone serves a gripping spin on sexuality and equality with “Battle of the Sexes”

Emma Stone serves a gripping spin on sexuality and equality with “Battle of the Sexes”

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2017

Most of us didn’t need to be alive in 1973 to understand that society was plagued by sexism and homophobia. We still experience these issues every day, though with a far more extensive eagerness for...

Jake Gyllenhaal gives strong performance in powerful new film

Jake Gyllenhaal gives “strong” performance in powerful new film

Trevor Tyle, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2017

It's easy to forget a tragedy when it doesn't happen to you. The world is plagued by catastrophic events everyday. But, unless they're directly affected by it, chances are that people will comment about...

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