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The Shield

The creator of "Abbott Elementry," Quinta Brunson, plays Janine Teagues, an optimistic and caring second-grade teacher. (Photo courtesy of American Broadcasting Companies)

“Abbott Elementary” shows the struggles of school systems in a light-hearted way

Abigail Durham, Staff Writer February 22, 2023

The ABC TV series “Abbott Elementary” first aired in late 2021 and has won several Emmys, Golden Globes, TCA and Critics Choice awards. The 28-episode sitcom was created by Quinta Brunson, who also...

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...

Photo courtesy of Apple TV+

“The Afterparty” is available to stream now on Apple TV+. The new murder-mystery series is simultaneously experimental and entertaining.

“The Afterparty” is a hilarious genre-bending murder mystery

Ian Lloyd, Staff Writer April 7, 2022

“The Afterparty'' is a thrilling and comedic new addition to Apple TV+. The murder mystery show was created by Christopher Miller, the mind behind “Clone High,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse”...

Poster for the second season of the Netflix original “Tiger King.” The second season picks up where the first season left off by tying up the legal loose ends.

“Tiger King 2:” The return of Joe “not so” Exotic?

Tegan Ruhl, Staff Writer December 10, 2021

Everybody remembers “Tiger King” right? The Netflix series about gunslinging rednecks who owned hundreds of big cats and the events were actually real? Well, it’s back, but it’s not better than...

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...

Netflix and study

Netflix and study

Jeana Everhart, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

Ciera McCann said the real reason she watches television is for a break from the stress of school work. “Usually it’s a way to escape the everyday struggle of college life,” the junior English...

Are online streaming services hurting traditional television and radio?

Are online streaming services hurting traditional television and radio?

Jessica McKinley, Staff Writer October 15, 2018

Looking at all the different online streaming options in today’s world makes people wonder if they are hurting traditional radio and television. The vast majority of college students have an Amazon...

President Linda Bennett and Sophomore Elementary Education major Javontay Moss exchange looks while viewing a billboard model  Friday afternoon in the Griffin Center.

University airs ‘Super Bowl’ commercial

Riley Guerzini, News Editor February 3, 2018

The university’s push to increase enrollment kicked off in a ‘super’ way Sunday. As part of a new marketing campaign, the university will unveil a new commercial that will debut tomorrow, the...

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