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Highly anticipated flick features strong acting, plot, but lacks exciting ending

Highly anticipated flick features strong acting, plot, but lacks exciting ending

By Bella Lawson, Staff Reporter February 12, 2017

Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder, a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities or personality states remain present and may alternately take...

How to Murder Your Life falls flat

‘How to Murder Your Life’ falls flat

By Josie Bennett, Editor February 8, 2017

Beauty enthusiast Caitlin Marnell, or Cat for short, is a New York-based writer who was formerly the beauty editor of Lucky Magazine but now works with XoJane. She dipped her nails in the autobiography...

I Decided gives insight into Big Seans life

‘I Decided’ gives insight into Big Sean’s life

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter February 7, 2017

In his fourth studio album, “I Decided.,” Detroit rapper Big Sean reveals exactly why he won’t be taking any losses with a new, motivated outlook on both his life and music. From dropping his...

Rings proves to be more investigative than horror

‘Rings’ proves to be more investigative than horror

By Emma Brock, Editor February 7, 2017

Following in the shadow of the successful horror flicks “The Ring,” and its sequel, expectations were set high for the newest addition, “Rings.” Viewers would think that recreating an old thriller...

Vinsetta Garage keeps history, adds new flavor

Vinsetta Garage keeps history, adds new flavor

By Erin Kaled, Editor February 7, 2017

Opened at the end of 2011, the restaurant Vinsetta Garage draws people in because of its historic background. While the garage unlocked its doors over 91 years ago, the place now has a new purpose: to...

Syd’s debut solo album makes waves

Syd’s debut solo album makes waves

By Maxwell Murray, Intern February 6, 2017

Syd, lead singer in The Internet, released her debut solo album “Fin.” The sound of the album can be described as a mixture of ‘90s R&B, taking inspiration from artist such as Aaliyah, yet it's...

The Game Stop: Project X Zone 2

The Game Stop: Project X Zone 2

By Addison Toutant, Staff Reporter February 6, 2017

Building on an already good formula, “Project X Zone 2” makes major improvements across the board from its predecessor, cementing it as a vastly superior game. Much like the original, “Project...

A Series of Unfortunate Events keeps charming original features while building on storyline

‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ keeps charming original features while building on storyline

By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor February 4, 2017

The highly anticipated Netflix show, “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” became available for streaming on Jan. 13. With high expectations from viewers, the remake proved to be just as interesting yet...

New book is necessary, interesting addition to popular series

New book is necessary, interesting addition to popular series

By Katelynn Mulder, Assistant Editor February 3, 2017

“The Fall of Hades” is a unique continuation of the Michael Vey series. Author Richard Evan’s sixth edition to the series is likely to leave old fans wanting more but may disappoint those who expected...

La La Land lives up to the hype

‘La La Land’ lives up to the hype

By Emma Brock, Digital Editor January 25, 2017

While some may easily rise to stardom, others have to take the long road. The 1960s-style movie musical, “La La Land,” puts a romantic twist on the classic tale of aspiring artists in Hollywood. Mia...

Sheeran bounces back

Sheeran bounces back

By Jacqueline Squillace, Staff Reporter January 22, 2017

After an agonizing year-long sabbatical, Ed Sheeran has returned to the world of music, releasing two singles on Jan. 6.  The new singles, “Castle on the Hill” and “Shape of You,” offer a taste...

New app dies on the grapevine

New app dies on the grapevine

By Jacqueline Squillace, Staff Reporter January 21, 2017

Vine, the popular social media network for shareable six-second videos, announced in October of 2016 that the app was closing its doors. Vine launched stars such as Shawn Mendes, Tori Kelly and Ruth B,...

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