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You reveals hidden danger of romantic tropes

‘You’ reveals hidden danger of romantic tropes

Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Previously aired on Lifetime, “You” has quickly become a certified binge-worthy show by the way it reveals the errors of romantic tropes many  people have seen through classic movies like “Say Anything”...

FOXs Rent: Live unexciting, subpar

FOX’s ‘Rent: Live’ unexciting, subpar

Megan Miller, Chief Copy Editor February 12, 2019

FOX’s overwhelmingly hyped production of the musical “Rent” aired Jan. 27. However, the production failed to live up to lofty expectations. Initial problems, like airing a pre-recorded dress...

Japanese series Re: Mind mysterious, psychological

Japanese series ‘Re: Mind’ mysterious, psychological

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer February 5, 2019

“Re: Mind” is a psychological Japanese series on Netflix that follows a bunch of high school girls who find themselves in a usual predicament as they are restrained in a dining room, not knowing how...

Sex Education full of scandelous, humorous content

‘Sex Education’ full of scandelous, humorous content

Alleigh Dillman, Staff Writer February 4, 2019

Health class in high school was something every teenage student dreaded. No one wanted to sit through “the talk” or watch videos on STIs. However, Netflix managed to reel in teenagers’ interest...

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse full of art, character growth

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ full of art, character growth

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 29, 2019

Everyone knows the origin story of Spider-Man, but do they also know the story of Spider-Man’s successor? “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” is a computer-animated film telling the story of...

Educated memoir reflective, modern fable

‘Educated’ memoir reflective, modern fable

Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer January 29, 2019

“Educated” by Tara Westover is a memoir which tells the story of her life through carefully detailed snap shots of important moments. Written last year, this work has become a bestseller due to...

Inspiration, contentment found within The Dark Between Stars

Inspiration, contentment found within ‘The Dark Between Stars’

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 22, 2019

Life isn’t always full of sunshine or even just rain. It’s a little bit of both. Instagram poet Atticus tackles and illustrates the many ups and downs of life through his poetry, specifically in...

Characters ignite hope, humor in Sungkyunkwan Scandal

Characters ignite hope, humor in ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer January 22, 2019

During an era where girls were not allowed to be educated or employed, Kim Yoon-Hee did the only thing she could think of to help out her family, which is to disguise herself as her sickly younger brother,...

Reawakened enjoyable, yet unrelatable

‘Reawakened’ enjoyable, yet unrelatable

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer January 15, 2019

A ritualistic lifestyle is not very fun, so when New Yorker and high school senior Lily is troubled with the task of assisting a risen mummy in keeping a god from causing chaos, she takes on the adventure....

Beautiful Boy characterization absent, visuals prominent

‘Beautiful Boy’ characterization absent, visuals prominent

Sheridan Arnold, Staff Writer January 14, 2019

“Beautiful Boy” is a movie that focuses on the relationship between Nic and David Sheff. It was recently released by Amazon’s production studio in December 2018 and is based on a novel of the...

A Very Large Expanse of Sea sweet, yet lacking

‘A Very Large Expanse of Sea’ sweet, yet lacking

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 8, 2019

Life is hell after the events of 9/11 for teenage Muslim girl Shirin, especially at every school she enrolls in when her family moves. Shirin thought she’d be accustomed to the leers and racist comments...

When We First Met movie shallow, disappoints

‘When We First Met’ movie shallow, disappoints

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer January 8, 2019

Nobody likes being friend-zoned. “When We First Met” is a Netflix original movie showing Noah, the heartbroken friend, trying to win the girl of his dreams. On the night of Avery and Ethan’s engagement...

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