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Is the movie adaptation of ‘Wicked’ worth a watch?

Syan Swanger Staff Writer I read the book ‘Wicked’ about two years ago and instantly fell in love. I was so excited when the movie adaptation was announced. However, that excitement quickly dissolved after I watched the trailer. The problem with movie adaptations is that many times the film has to cut out parts of […]

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She’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ like a shot of espresso! Sabrina Carpenter’s album of the summer

Payje Davis Staff Writer Sabrina Carpenter has been climbing the ladder ever since the success of her singles “Feather,” “Nonsense”, and “ because i liked a boy,” off of her fourth album “Emails I Can’t Send.”  Carpenter released her lead single, “Espresso” this past April to her August album, “Short n Sweet.” Which became an […]

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The newest installment of ‘Alien’ is bringing back horror and controversy

The poster for “Alien: Romulus” involving one of the stars of the film fighting off a “facehugger.” PHOTO COURTESY OF DISNEY UK MEDIA KITS Kaitlyn Leister Associate Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: This article contains mi- nor spoilers for “Alien: Romulus.” Another movie within the “Alien” franchise has graced the big screen with the […]

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Harold Halibut is a slow-paced and artfully crafted adventure game

Jamie Hughes Associate Photography Editor “Harold Halibut” opens with a very average scenario: the titular character has received a fine from the transit system due to an unannounced fare change, and is brought down to the headquarters to resolve it. Halibut is established early on as clueless but not unintelligent, which was an accurate portrayal […]

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Taylor Swift releases her eleventh studio album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift poses on a bed for the cover for “The Tortured Poets Department.” PHOTO COURTESY OF PRINTERVAL Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Content warning: this review discusses themes of depression and alcohol abuse.  On April 19, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album entitled “The Tortured Poets Department.” Swift announced the […]