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The Shield

The era of streaming services has drastically changed the production and format of television. It has altered the viewing experience and the elements that once made television unique.

Opinion: Streaming services have ruined television

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

Television has been in a weird spot for the last decade. With the switch to streaming services, many changes were made to the production format, and, in most cases, these changes have been for the worse. Binge...

As time goes on, streaming becomes more popular and other forms of film-watching grow outdated. With so many options on the market, how do you know which services are the best pick for you?

The Streaming Guide: Which service is best for you?

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer October 26, 2022

It has never been easier to find content to watch without leaving the house. The evolution of streaming services over the last decade has produced a mountain of content that will keep you satisfied for...

From the atrocity that is the film "Firestarter" to the genius "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," here are the films and series from Summer 2022 that you should skip or stream.

Skip it or stream it: Summer releases

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor August 28, 2022

Summer of 2022 saw an abundance of new releases, many of them gaining tremendous popularity. Here are some of the biggest releases from summer break, featuring film and television you can't miss — and...

Rhys Darby plays Stede Bonnet in HBO max original series “Our Flag Means Death”

HBO’s new pirate comedy “Our Flag Means Death” is extremely fun

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 27, 2022

There is so much on TV to watch these days. Someone is always singing praise about a certain show from one of the many streaming services we have to keep us in the loop. It’s become a standard practice...

Rue grows emotional while watching Lexi's play. "Euphoria" season 2 lacks depth compared to season 1 but still remains entertaining.

“Euphoria” goes from addiction commentary to catfights

Sydney Lawson, Lifestyle Editor March 3, 2022

Season two of “Euphoria” turned everything I thought about the show on its head and left me with more questions than answers. I watched all of “Euphoria” for the first time last weekend, wanting...

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