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Neds Declassified continues to stay relevant through the casts current rewatch podcast.

Throwback Corner: ‘Ned’s Declassified’ is nostalgic reminder of early 2000s children’s television

Robert Hughes, Contributing Writer March 31, 2023

Growing up as a kid in the mid/late-2000s, there was no shortage of sitcoms, cartoons or commercials that catered specifically towards our younger generation. My generation was pretty spoiled by this,...

Adam Driver stars in a space adventure where he must protect a little girl on a prehistoric alien planet

‘65’ is mediocre, prehistoric space adventure featuring Adam Driver

Connor Coppola, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 31, 2023

When a buddy of mine and I were bored on a Tuesday night, we decided to go the movies, and we settled for a movie that I never heard about - “65” with famous actor Adam Driver. I had no idea what the...

Ghostface continues to bring chills in the sixth installment of the iconic horror series.

‘Scream VI’ continues to elevate the franchise’s strengths and legacy

Jamie Sullivan, Contributing Writer March 31, 2023

Over 25 years after the release of the original films, horror fans were greeted with  the sixth installment of the popular “Scream” franchise in early March. After the success of the fifth film last...

Dungeons & Dragons captures the thrills and spirit of the classic tabletop roleplaying game.

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ captures what players love about the iconic tabletop game

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 31, 2023

For years, Dungeons & Dragons has been a staple tabletop game that has grown more popular with time as countless players utilize the freeform nature of the game to craft their own elaborate and creative...

Rory McIlroy emerges as one of the key tour players in Full Swing.

Netflix’s new golf series ‘Full Swing’ is a hole-in-one

Connor Coppola, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

Netflix continues on the back of the highly successful Formula One documentary with “Full Swing,” a behind-the-curtain look at the world of professional golf. The eight-episode series features some...

The Wizard of Oz still brings life despite the films age.

Throwback corner: A love letter to ‘The Wizard of Oz’

Morgan Biesty, Staff Writer March 12, 2023

I have loved film and television since I was a little kid, and my all-time favorite movie is “The Wizard of Oz.” It's funny that the film makes me feel nostalgic because my grandparents probably feel...

Samara Joys Linger Awhile marks a young artists impressive entry to the world of Jazz

Samara Joy’s music may let jazz Linger Awhile longer

Niomi Nunez, Features & Lifestyle Editor March 12, 2023

What does a 23-year-old know about jazz, let alone singing it? Well, apparently everything, because jazz musician Samara Joy sings with the same tender yearning and playfulness that is recognized amongst...

Attack on Titans Final Season brings the landmark series closer to its conclusion.

‘Attack on Titan’ gears up for the series’ finale with hour-long special

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 12, 2023

When the final season of “Attack on Titan” first premiered in late 2020, fans were ecstatic to see how the influential anime series would conclude. Little did they know it would take over three years...

Rihanna wows audiences across the country with her first performance in over half a decade.

Rihanna makes waves with her comeback in the Super Bowl Halftime Show

Connor Coppola, Staff Writer February 25, 2023

While Super Bowl LVII was one of the best sporting events from the last 20 years, Rihanna's halftime performance stole the show and the numbers prove it.  Rihanna made her musical comeback six years...

After a lengthy hiatus, Paramore marks their musical return with their latest album “This is Why.”

Paramore returns after years-long hiatus with sixth studio album “This is Why”

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 23, 2023

Paramore is a group that needs no introduction. Since setting themselves as a cornerstone of early 2000s punk rock, their sound has grown and evolved over the years, most evidently with 2017’s “After...

Avatar The Way of the Water’s impressive special effects helps completely immerses the audience in its world.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” succeeds original film after 13 years

Genesis Bolton, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

After 13 long years of waiting, the first of four planned sequels, “Avatar: The Way of Water” hit theaters on Dec. 16, 2022. There are truly no words to describe the exhilarating feeling viewers experience...

Ant-Man feels like a standard Marvel affair but the cracks of the MCU’s formula are starting to show.

‘Ant-Man: Quantumania’ kicks off Marvel’s next phase with enjoyable but predictable start

Joseph Ferrer, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 23, 2023

When the first “Ant-Man” film came out nearly 8 years ago, it still felt like Marvel could largely focus on telling fun, engaging stories first and focus on weaving plots into a large interconnected...

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