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Uncut Gems Review

Uncut Gems Review

John Watson, Sports Editor May 29, 2020

As Uncut Gems came to the streaming circuit a few days ago, many skeptics of Adam Sandler’s film were able to watch it in the comfort of their own home rather than at a movie theater months ago. The...

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Blast from the past: Twin Peaks

Blast from the past: Twin Peaks

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 28, 2020

The fictional small town of Twin Peaks, Washington is shaken by of the recent murder of Laura Palmer as her body was found wrapped in plastic on the shore of the local river. Laura’s death hits the...

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Playstation’s annual Days of Play offers big savings deals on games

Playstation’s annual Days of Play offers big savings deals on games

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 27, 2020

Starting June 3, Days of Play is back for another year and will offer great deals on Playstation Now and Plus memberships, Virtual reality (VR) games, PS4 exclusives, and all sorts of Playstation products....

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Pixies album: "Come On Pilgrim" review

Pixies album: “Come On Pilgrim” review

Sydney Chatani, Program Director May 22, 2020

INTRODUCTION: “Come On Pilgrim” is the first studio release by American alt-rock band, the Pixies. One could argue that with this 1987 release, the Pixies predicted the alternative rock boom of...

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Blast from the past: Beverly Hills 90210

Blast from the past: Beverly Hills 90210

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 20, 2020

Beverly Hills 90210 was one of the first teen dramas that greatly impacted American television. While on air, the show gained a large following and over the years, fans have been hoping for a successful...

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Percy Jackson series in the making; coming soon to Disney Plus

Percy Jackson series in the making; coming soon to Disney Plus

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 19, 2020

Many fans have been wondering when the Percy Jackson stories would come back to life after the movie series was cut short. Rick Riordon, author of the Percy Jackson series, has confirmed that there...

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Album Review: Day Wave - Crush

Album Review: Day Wave – Crush

Carissa Marques, Creative Services Director May 18, 2020

Introduction:  Day Wave is an indie rock band from California that started in the mid 2010s. Jackson Phillip is the lead singer, and producer of their latest EP, Crush. The EP has surf rock vibes that...

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Color Theory” by Soccer Mommy

ALBUM REVIEW: “Color Theory” by Soccer Mommy

Sydney Chatani, Program Director May 15, 2020

Staff Pick of the Week: Sydney Chatani, Program Director INTRODUCTION: Soccer Mommy (AKA, twenty-two year old Sophia Allison) is a singer-songwriter hailing from Nashville, Tennessee. Her second...

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Blast From The Past: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Blast From The Past: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor May 2, 2020

From “West Philadelphia born and raised,” Will Smith (played by Will Smith), is sent to live with his aunt, uncle, and cousins in their Bel-Air mansion. He soon realizes his street-smart style,...

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Cover art for The Cars

Album Review: “The Cars” by The Cars

Sydney Chatani, Program Director May 1, 2020

INTRODUCTION The rise of 1980s new-wave music can be attributed to many driving factors: the death of disco, a seemingly endless output of prog-rock bands, the stigma attached to rising punk bands —...

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Album Review: Fiona Apple - Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Album Review: Fiona Apple – Fetch The Bolt Cutters

Carissa Marques  Apr 27, 2020

*Trigger Warning - themes of sexual assault Fetch The Bolt Cutters is the fifth album by Fiona Apple McAfee-Maggart, professionally known as Fiona Apple. Apple’s music can be considered art-pop with...

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Resident Evil Resistance review

Resident Evil Resistance review

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Apr 23, 2020

Resident Evil Resistance takes the gameplay mechanics of the mainline series, and adds to the challenge, while also granting a great multiplayer experience. In the game, you get a choice to either...

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