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Assembly Line is simple, yet addictive

‘Assembly Line’ is simple, yet addictive

By Colin Haroutunian, Intern January 10, 2018

Recently updated on Dec. 24 by its developer Olympus, the free app Assembly Line makes up for its lackluster, simplistic graphics in return for a game built around the creation of a variety of logic-based...

“Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band” by Green Day review

“Greatest Hits: God’s Favorite Band” by Green Day review

By Elizabeth Ballinger, Page Editor December 13, 2017

Photo credit: Green Da y Just over a year since their last album, “Revolution Radio,” was released, punk rockers Green Day have come out with a compilation of their greatest hits, spanning an almost...

Sims 4: Cats & dogs gains features but loses pets

Sims 4: Cats & dogs gains features but loses pets

By Allison Lackner, Editor December 5, 2017

“Sims 4 Cats & Dogs,” the newest expansion pack for “Sims 4,” speaks for itself -- cats and dogs can now be integrated into gameplay. Introducing a pet into a Sim’s household makes it more...

Air Born exceeds former expectations

“Air Born” exceeds former expectations

By Katelynn Mulder, Editor December 1, 2017

“Air Born” by J.L. Pawley is a mix of fantasy and science fiction that is sure to attract any fiction lover. With many new twists, the novel hardly resembles “First Flight,” the first draft of...

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Constant coordination

By Adam Schwartz, Staff Reporter November 17, 2017

Executing technique and hand-eye coordination, “Darts of Fury” allows players to compete with friends and family in an entertaining game of skill and patience. The objective of the game is to hit...

Feelings causes all the feels

“Feelings” causes all the feels

By Alex Goossen, Intern November 13, 2017

  Hayley Kiyoko’s new single, “Feelings,” is about the feeling you get when you start to develope a new crush. The beat manages to be both soft and upbeat, the bass is smooth and adds a rich...

Taylor Swift adapts to new “Reputation”

Taylor Swift adapts to new “Reputation”

By Emily McCloskey, Intern November 13, 2017

After much anticipation, Taylor Swift dropped “Reputation.” Selling over 700,000 copies on its first day, “Reputation” is the most talked about album this fall and is predicted to sell over 2 million...

Latest episode of The Walking Dead resolves cliffhanger

Latest episode of “The Walking Dead” resolves cliffhanger

By Katelynn Mulder, Page Editor November 10, 2017

Season eight, Episode three of “The Walking Dead,” “Monsters,” proved to be an interesting but lacking conclusion to the events of the previous episode. With the constant fighting now between Rick...

Sleep is for the weak

Sleep is for the weak

By Zoe Graves, Editor November 7, 2017

At two in the morning, most people are sleeping. Not Jake Miller. Since January of this year when he split from his record label, Miller spent the early hours of the morning in his room, learning how to...

The Game Stop: Slime Rancher

The Game Stop: Slime Rancher

By Amelia Abraham, Intern October 27, 2017

Slime Rancher is a toned-down, role-playing game made to satisfy gamers who’d like a break from more objective-based and stressful recreations. The player is free to roam around the Far, Far Range while...

Cuphead worth time and money

Cuphead worth time and money

By Amelia Abraham, Intern October 20, 2017

Saying that Cuphead is difficult game is an understatement. However, the diverse cast of bosses, interesting characters and the game’s charming style makes it a must-download for 2017. Cuphead was...

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10 binge-worthy Netflix shows

By Zoe Graves, Page Editor October 17, 2017

“Friends” This 1990s sitcom details the lives of six young New Yorkers, Monica (Courteney Cox), Ross (David Schwimmer), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Joey (Matt Leblanc) and Chandler...

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