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Arts And Entertainment

The Conjuring: A Modern Horror Classic

Connor Coppola January 25, 2024

"The Conjuring" is a spine-chilling horror film that has left audiences on the edge of their seats since its release. Directed by James Wan and based on the real-life paranormal investigations of Ed and...

‘Meltdown; Three Mile Island’ showcases the story of a historical nuclear power accident

Lopez Luis and Kaylin Flukey January 25, 2024

The Netflix Documentary “Meltdown; Three Mile Island,” released in 2022, revolves around the Nuclear Power Accident that took place on March 8th, 1979, in Middletown, Pennsylvania.  The four-part...

The Peanuts gather for another year of Thanksgiving activities.

Ending Fall With ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’

Valentina Menta Jr., Staff Writer December 7, 2023

As we embark towards the end of the 2023 fall season, once again we approach the annual celebration of Thanksgiving, where millions of families gather to eat good food and reflect on the things that we...

This holiday classic has had families laughing for decades.

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is a family holiday staple

Valentina Menta Jr., Staff Writer December 7, 2023

As the world waits with excitement for Christmas to arrive again this year, it’s time for all those looking to get into the Christmas spirit to take part in their annual holiday movie rewatches. There...

‘Thanksgiving’ is a holiday horror treat

Jordan Correa, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

“Thanksgiving,” a movie that was recently released in November right before the Thanksgiving holiday, is a funny yet exaggerated movie that deals with a serial killer around the Thanksgiving holiday...

Christmas Classics: ‘The Grinch’

Niamh Linehan, Staff Writer December 7, 2023

The holidays are a time that people come together to celebrate being with their loved ones and finding happiness in the holiday spirit. With the holidays, it is also a time when people snuggle up on the...

The all-female lead cast shines in the MCU’s newest film.

‘The Marvels’ delivers a fun watching experience behind its all-female leads

Brandon Fairweather, Assistant Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2023

After facing delays from its initial release date of July 28, 2023, “The Marvels” finally debuted in theaters on Nov. 10, 2023, which marked Marvel Studios’ third theatrical release this year.   This...

Matthew Perry passed away in late October of this year, 2023.

Rest in Peace, Matthew Perry

Morgan Biesty, Social Media Manager November 16, 2023

 I was watching Friends right before I found out that you passed away. I was in complete shock and disbelief, and I honestly thought it was some false rumor. I wish it was.     Some people may...

The Final Beatles Song

Eric Mincin, Contributing Writer November 16, 2023

On Nov. 2, The Beatles released their final song titled “Now and Then,” a song originally written and recorded by the late John Lennon in the mid 1970’s that has been revived by the remaining Beatles,...

Friends still warms the heart of millions two decades after the show first premiered.

Friends Forever

Niamh Linehan, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

When you think about classic television shows, Friends is usually one that comes to mind right away. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, this NBC sitcom follows the lives of six friends who are...

Five Nights at Freddy’s’ survives the jump from video game to theaters with recent release

Brooke O'Brien, Contributing Writer November 16, 2023

Five Nights at Freddy’s started as a video game that came out back in 2014 on Steam and was picked up by very well-known Youtubers, ultimately becoming an internet sensation. To summarize the concept...

Coppolas newest film stars Callie Spaeny and Jacob Elordi.

‘Priscilla’ humanizes its larger-than-life personalities

Jocelyn Arroyo-Ariza, News Editor November 16, 2023

Sofia Coppola's much-anticipated eighth film “Priscilla” captures the humanity of its larger than personalities. Serving as the spiritual sequel of “Marie-Antoinette,” the film follows the titular...

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