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New Netflix series tackles tough topics

New Netflix series tackles tough topics

By Alex Harring, Managing Editor April 12, 2017

Loosely based on the book of the same name, Netflix’s “13 Reasons Why” explores the events leading up to a teenage girl’s suicide in a chilling, nonlinear narrative of her life. Enter Hannah...

Powerless holds potential

‘Powerless’ holds potential

By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter March 23, 2017

Superhero movies and tv shows have become more and more popular in recent years. “Powerless,” a new series from NBC, takes this concept in a new direction. The sitcom airs Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and...

Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album

Milky Chance has more of an upbeat mood with new album

By Lindsey Ramsdell, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2017

As the album title and artwork suggest, “Blossom,” by the German indie-folk band Milky Chance, projects a brighter, more uplifting sound than the band’s first album, “Sadnecessary.” “Sadnecessary,”...

Table 19 brings together an underrated cast for an average movie.

‘Table 19’ doesn’t expand out of its borders

By Bella Lawson, Staff Reporter March 7, 2017

“Pitch Perfect”’s Anna Kendrick stars as Eloise, in the romantic, comedic and dramatic film, “Table 19.” Eloise, the ex-maid of honor, struggles to decide whether or not to attend the wedding...

Gaudinos serves classic Italian dishes at a high price

Gaudino’s serves classic Italian dishes at a high price

By Caitlin Bush, Editor March 6, 2017

The original Gaudino’s Italian Market opened in the early 1940s on the corner of Mack and Drexel in Detroit by Peter Gaudino. On Feb. 2, over 77 years after the original, the restaurant reopened. The...

Riverdale brings Archie comics to life on screen

‘Riverdale’ brings Archie comics to life on screen

By Amber Braker, Staff Reporter March 2, 2017

From the CW comes a fresh take on a classic comic book series in the form of the new TV show: “Riverdale.” The series is on Thursday nights at 9 and is based on the Archie Comics with some notable...

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Aura, a mindfulness lifestyle organizer

By Josie Bennett, Editor March 1, 2017

For consumers looking towards a new way to help them embrace the mindfulness lifestyle, “Aura” might just be the app to get them started. “Aura” is a personalized application that helps the...

∞ Loop serves as refreshing addition to puzzle game genre

∞ Loop serves as refreshing addition to puzzle game genre

By Ritika Sanikommu, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2017

∞ Loop is a modern approach to the age-old puzzle game format. Inspired by the infinity symbol, it is deceptively easy to get entangled in this game, which tests players’ problem solving abilities...

A Cure for Wellness brings a cure for boredom

‘A Cure for Wellness’ brings a cure for boredom

By Montana Paton, Assistant Editor February 27, 2017

For those looking for a movie that keeps them on the edge of their seat, wondering how all of the seemingly random scenes connect, “A Cure for Wellness” is the perfect fit. The movie begins when...

To Catch a Killer blends forensics, enjoyable plot

‘To Catch a Killer’ blends forensics, enjoyable plot

By Josie Bennett, Editor February 16, 2017

One of anticipated releases of the winter of 2017, Sheryl Scarborough’s new book “To Catch a Killer” boasts a thrilling mystery with teenagers working out a recent and decade old case. The mystery...

The Game Stop: Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

The Game Stop: Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan

By Addison Toutant, Staff Reporter February 15, 2017

“Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan” is a first-person RPG designed as a throwback to the genre’s text-based origins. It retains the same style of gameplay, but has a different plot than its...

Migos Shine on new album Culture

Migos Shine on new album ‘Culture’

By Katie Thomas, Staff Reporter February 14, 2017

After being called “the Beatles of this generation” by Donald Glover at the 2017 Golden Globe awards and boasting a No. 1 song on the charts, the Migos are showing listeners that their superstardom...

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