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NBCs Timeless is worth the time

NBC’s ‘Timeless’ is worth the time

By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter January 17, 2017

NBC’s series, “Timeless”, combines science fiction and history to create an original take on the conventional time travel trope. It took a break from it’s first season for the holidays but will...

Passengers is predictable yet entertaining

‘Passengers’ is predictable yet entertaining

By Bella Lawson, Staff Reporter January 13, 2017

“Passengers,” starring well-known and charismatic actors Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, portrays the lives of the only two awake spaceship riders Jim Preston (Pratt) and Aurora Lane (Lawrence)...

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From 2003 to 2016

By Jacqueline Squillace, Staff Reporter December 10, 2016

The upbeat tunes of the hit Broadway musical “Hairspray” made their way to live TV on Dec. 7 on NBC. “Hairspray” tells the story of an overweight teenager who becomes a local TV star when she lands...

‘Its Strange!’ but who are we to judge?

‘It’s Strange!’ but who are we to judge?

By Josie Bennett and Alyssa McLarty November 18, 2016

After a whopping 14 movies since its first release in 2008 with “Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has continued to grow. Now with the latest face to the melting pot of cinema super heroes, “Doctor...

Keys album hits all the right notes

Keys’ album hits all the right notes

By Anna Post, Editor November 16, 2016

There have been numerous politically charged albums about social injustice and inequality on iTunes lately. But Alicia Keys’ latest album, “Here,” stands out from them all. After four years of...

Reigns app engages fun, logic

Reigns app engages fun, logic

By Tarun Sanikommu, Intern November 16, 2016

Created by DevolverDigital, Reigns is an app that feeds players’ authoritative side. In the game, players act as the king, making decisions that influence the kingdom itself, as well as the king personally....

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98.7 Amp Radio’s Boo Bash is Halloween hit

By Emma Brock, Design Editor November 10, 2016

Electronic dance music artist Diplo made his second appearance in Detroit on Halloween night. He was last at the Mad Decent Block Party this past August. Boo Bash is an event which 98.7 AMP radio hosts...

The Game Stop: Cardinal Quest 2

The Game Stop: Cardinal Quest 2

By Addison Toutant, Staff Reporter November 10, 2016

“Cardinal Quest 2” is a Turn-Based Roguelike that began life as a flash game, and eventually made it’s way to mobile devices. Its simplistic nature makes it easy to pick up, but the complex design...

Sims pack offers variety of new locations, experiences

Sims pack offers variety of new locations, experiences

By Caitlin Bush and Allison Lackner November 9, 2016

Electronic Art’s goal for their new expansion pack, “Sims 4: City Living,” was to create a diverse town for its Sims citizens. And the creators did just that. It offers many new features, like a...

Designated Survivor is worthy of the nation’s appreciation

‘Designated Survivor’ is worthy of the nation’s appreciation

By Alex Harring, Website Managing Editor October 31, 2016

Since the scares of entire areas being wiped out during the Cold War, one cabinet member must sit out of every big event at the capital, so if a catastrophe were to occur while the many Washington bigwigs...

New Kendare Blake novel offers fresh idea, plot in uninventive genre

New Kendare Blake novel offers fresh idea, plot in uninventive genre

By Katelynn Mulder, Assistant Editor October 30, 2016

“Three Dark Crowns” by Kendare Blake will entertain any fan of series such as “Game of Thrones” and “The Hunger Games,” where there is not only action and betrayal on the field but also behind...

Back with a bang

Back with a bang

By Asia Simmons, Staff Reporter October 21, 2016

After taking a break from music for a few years, Solange Knowles comes back with a bang. Born in Texas, she has made the charts with her recent album “A Seat at the Table.” This is Knowles’ third...

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