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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the disappointing conclusion to the Skywalker Saga. (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures; Logo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)

How “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” almost ruined the Star Wars franchise

Bryce West, Assistant News Editor February 5, 2023

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is the ninth and final installment of the popular “Star Wars Skywalker Saga.” It had an almost impossible task to tie up all of the loose ends from the eight...


Forspoken is an open world, role-playing game set in Athia, a fantasy world overrun by dark magic. The game has many issues involving gameplay, PC optimization and character writing. (Photo courtesy of Square Enix)

“Forspoken’s” fun is ruined by technical issues, frustrating game design, character writing

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 30, 2023

There is a pretty good lineup of games I am excited for in 2023, and “Forspoken” was one of them. I saw the gameplay trailers and became pretty interested. When I finally delved into the game, it...

That 90s Show is a spinoff of the original That 70s Show with a new band of teenagers and a summer filled with opportunities. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

“That ‘90s Show:” Surprisingly, not bad

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor January 30, 2023

Are people still hanging out down the street? Even after 20 years, teenagers are still up to the same old shenanigans.  “That ‘90s Show” is a spinoff of the original “That ‘70s Show,” debuting...

Kratos, voiced by Christopher Judge, and his son, Atreus, voiced by Sunny Suljic, are the emotional core of God of War: Ragnarök. It is a father-son story that explores emotional maturity and growing up in a harsh world. (Photo courtesy of Sony Interactive Studios)

God of War: Ragnarök is the next big step for video game blockbusters

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 23, 2023

Even though “Elden Ring” took my spot for game of the year in 2022, “God of War: Ragnarök” was right up there as one of the best games released last year. “God of War: Ragnarök,” released...

Avatar: The Way of Water exceeds expectations following its release 13 years after the first film.

“Avatar: The Way of Water” defies expectations

Bryce West, Assistant News Editor January 22, 2023

*This review contains spoilers* “Avatar: The Way of Water” had a high bar to reach after the success of 2009’s “Avatar.” The first film became a sensation at the time of release and eventually...

“Glass Onion” is the sequel to “Knives Out.” The film is currently streaming on Netflix.

“Glass Onion” is a worthy evolution of the murder mystery genre

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

“Knives Out” released three years ago. For many, this was the final theater-going experience that would persist in our memory as we shut ourselves off from the world in early 2020.  Mainstream appreciation...

The Last of Us is a third-person, post-apocalyptic, action-adventure game with major focus on characters and an enthralling story.

Celebrating “The Last of Us” 10 years later

Ian Young, Staff Writer January 14, 2023

*This review contains spoilers for the story of the “Last of Us”* With the live-action television series based on “The Last of Us” coming to HBO Max Jan. 15, I felt that it would be the right...

Tunic is an indie adventure game where players can solve puzzles, fight monsters and explore countless secrets. (Photo courtesy of Finji, LLC)

“Tunic” is a love letter to classic adventure games

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

Indie game developers and studios have recently mimicked the appearance of retro video games as a creative and financial choice. Games like “Shovel Knight” and “Undertale” exploded in popularity...

Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) and Enid (Emma Myers) are roommates at Nevermore Academy. Enids bright personality contrasts Wednesdays dark one. (Photo courtesy of Netflix)

“Wednesday” puts a fun twist on an iconic character

Sydney Lawson and Abigail Durham December 6, 2022

The Netflix TV series “Wednesday” broke the record for the most hours viewed in a week during its first week of release. The record was previously held by another Netflix series, “Stranger Things.” The...

The Banshees of Inisherin is a story of loneliness and failing friendships set on the fictional Irish island Inisherin in 1923.)

“The Banshees of Inisherin” is a coming-of-age film for men in their midlife crises

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer November 30, 2022

This review contains minor spoilers for “The Banshees of Inisherin” As we come closer to the end of the year, the final film in the 2022 Colin Farrell trilogy has arrived (the previous two films being...

Love it or hate it, Christmas music is on its way to your car radio and local shopping malls. Which albums are worth listening to? (Graphic by Maliah White)

Five classic Christmas albums for the holiday season

Tegan Ruhl, Assisstant Lifestyle Editor November 29, 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Get out your jingle bells and hot chocolate as you prepare to dust off your grandparents’ old Christmas records for the holiday season. I’m always excited...

Tom comforts Catherine about her diagnosis. “These Shining Lives” tells the true story of the Radium Girls.

USI Theatre puts on a tear-jerking performance with ‘These Shining Lives’

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 23, 2022

USI Theatre put on its first student-directed show of the 2022-2023 academic year with “These Shining Lives” Nov. 17-20. The production was directed by Amelia Schmitz, senior theatre major, who has...

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