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The Shield

With so may romantic titles to choose from, which should you skip and which should you stream?

Skip It or Stream It: Valentine’s Day Edition

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor February 14, 2022

  I’ll be honest, I’m not the biggest connoisseur of romance movies or television. If a romance is at the core of the plot with no interesting dynamics or conflict, I struggle to stay engaged....

Ai Ohto, Rika, Momoe and Neiru having a picnic in the Winder Egg Dimension. "Wonder Egg Priority" is a 2021 anime that focuses on mental health.

“Wonder Egg Priority” tackles mental health in a unique way

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor November 16, 2021

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into the 2021 anime “Wonder Egg Priority.” What do the words wonder, egg and priority have to do with one another? The title suggested something whimsical, and...

Tanjiro Kamado Illustration from Demon Slayer

‘Demon Slayer’ violent, dynamic, beautiful

Samuel DeVoy, Engagement Editor February 3, 2021

“Demon Slayer” is a perfect example of a shonen anime, a genre aimed at teenage boys. It’s violent, visually-stunning and the plot is dynamic enough to grasp viewers with short attention spans. “Demon...

'Weathering with You'  encompasses challenges of life, love

‘Weathering with You’ encompasses challenges of life, love

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor February 4, 2020

Humanity vs. nature has never been so extreme and heartwarming. Makoto Shinkai, director of award-winning Japanese animated film “Your Name,” surpassed his previous creation with his newly released...

'NiNoKuni' takes audience on whimsical adventure

‘NiNoKuni’ takes audience on whimsical adventure

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer January 21, 2020

When it comes to saving loved ones, two average teenagers are willing to do anything in “NiNoKuni.”  “NiNoKuni,” an animated film, follows best friends Haru and Yu in an unexpected adventure...

'Assassin's Pride' anime is wasted potential

‘Assassin’s Pride’ anime is wasted potential

Darrian Breedlove, Opinion Editor January 14, 2020

Nothing is more disappointing than being hyped up for a show that ultimately falls flat and leaves you unsatisfied. Crunchyroll’s fall anime season is drawing to a close, and with it, the show “Assassin’s...

‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ lacks originality, background

Alyssa Osborn, Staff Writer October 28, 2019

A world of fantasy and adventure is explored in the first film of Studio Ponoc, “Mary and the Witch’s Flower.”  The movie is a combination of Studio Ghibli, a Japanese animation film studio known...

Super hero series on success, failure

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer April 10, 2018

Wikimedia Commons With Marvel and DC movies coming out left and right these days, it’s easy to miss other great superhero franchises. One of these is the “My Hero Academia” anime, or “Boku no...

New anime 'stunning but lacks development'

New anime ‘stunning but lacks development’

Darrian Breedlove, Staff Writer January 16, 2018

wikipedia commons “Devilman Crybaby” is a new Japanese anime series based on Go Nagai’s manga “Devilman” that is currently streaming on Netflix and receiving all kinds of hype. The story...

Comics come to life

Comics come to life

Sarah Rogers, Features Editor August 29, 2017

  Cambria Tobin’s red mini-dress flounced around her legs as she danced around the costumed children, parents and young adults. White lace hung just an inch lower than the red fabric, complemented...

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