Review of “Shoplifters”: Stealing hearts while picking pockets
February 14, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Reviews
Stealing can take on many different guises, and can come in many different shapes and sizes. On one hand, there are the thieves who have won over generations of hearts with their kindness and heroism. Take Robin Hood, the noble, green-clad outlaw who robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or Jean Va...
I Want To Break Free: Fact-checking “Bohemian Rhapsody” and LGBT representation
November 30, 2018
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When the trailer for "Bohemian Rhapsody" released, reactions were mixed. Many were ecstatic that the legendary British rock group Queen were getting a film. Others, however, voiced criticism that front-man Freddie Mercury didn’t seem to be depicted accurately. The influence of Freddie Mercury ...
Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Review
Henry Katchuba and Jeff Lesnik
November 29, 2018
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Call of Duty, created by Activision, is a first person shooter game that has been a fan favorite for over 15 years now. The game is designed to immerse players in a campaign where they battle in wars as though they are a soldier on the grounds.They have multiplayer where players all over the world to c...
The Thanksgiving TV binge
Lucie Bernheim, Section Editor
November 8, 2018
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It’s officially November. Fall weather is transitioning to winter weather, the days are getting darker, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s a holiday that many celebrate that consists of delicious food in large quantities, time spent with friends and family, and of course, a glorious four-...
Songs of the summer: 2018
Lucie Bernheim, Feature Editor
May 31, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Features, Reviews
Summer’s approaching quickly, although the weather seems to disagree. The month of May is slipping away and summer vacation is getting closer; a time where we have the opportunity to be independent. Every year there are songs that become labeled “songs of the summer”. Before we start roadtripping, h...
On My Block: an underrated Netflix show
Gabriela Lebron, Reporter
May 24, 2018
“On My Block”, One of the newest Netflix Originals, displays the struggles four adolescents face in a poor neighborhood in Los Angeles. It emphasizes the stereotypes often associated with low-income communities through the lense of four high school students. Although this show discusses serious issues,...
“Freaks and Geeks:” The New Generation
Lucie Bernheim, Features Editor
May 10, 2018
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In 1999, NBC debuted "Freaks and Geeks"- a different perspective on growing up in the 1980s that was as funny as it was thought-provoking. The most refreshing part about the show was that it wasn’t aimed at anyone in particular. Adults have watched it and loved it as well as teens. It’s very ...
Review of “Isle of Dogs”: When animal rivalry becomes lethal
April 10, 2018
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Widely argued in elementary schools and among seven-year-olds, but also able to spark a heated debate among an older crowd, is the question of cats versus dogs. Which species is more companionable? Smarter? Purposeful? Which species is better, overall? The spectacularly toxic relationships that t...
Review of “The Shape of Water,” a wonderful watery world
March 27, 2018
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Picture a dark corridor in an old apartment building. The hallway opens into a modest space, very quaint, and the camera focuses in on a deep emerald green sofa. It’s murky and dark, and at first glance there appears to be a woman sleeping peacefully on the couch in a silk nightgown. Nothing un...
TV Show Creation: A module worth taking
Shamsul Hasan Chowdhury, Copy Editor
March 26, 2018
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Lights, Camera, Action! Writers are furiously writing and not running out of ideas; new ideas sparking every given moment; cameramen are discovering different new angles; directors are laying out the instructions for everyone; actors are following the directions they are given. That is a typical day...
¨Black Mirror¨: What is it and why the hype?
Josette Apple, Reporter
January 19, 2018
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In our world, the use of technology is growing more and more. Although technology can aid us with many things, it can also be a bit scary what technology can do. We see lots of ideas about this in the Netflix original ¨Black Mirror.” “Black Mirror” has won several awards. It does a brilliant job at ...
2017 TV shows: That’s a wrap
Josette Apple, Reporter
January 12, 2018
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In 2017, there were many successful TV shows including “Stranger Things,” “Shameless,” “Game of Thrones,” and many others. Many people have different preferences of what shows they like to watch. TV is a huge part of today’s lifestyle, and some iconic awards are given to those that...
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