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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...

"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...

Kindra Strupp and Tyler Henry stand outside the Screaming Eagles Complex filming a few takes for "The College Tour."

“The College Tour” wraps up production on campus

Shelby Clark, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2021

The production team from “The College Tour” TV show finished filming an episode about the university Friday.  “The College Tour” is a national TV series that highlights colleges and universities...

Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

Review: Avatar the Last Airbender is still amazing

Rhonda Wheeler, Lifestyle Editor December 2, 2020

Despite being 15 years old, Avatar the Last Airbender (ATLA) is still an entertaining, nicely paced and an awesome TV series. ATLA starts off with Katara and her brother, Sokka, two members of the Southern...

‘Castlevania’ offers gore-filled fun but falls short in season three

Kenzie Clayton, Staff Writer October 21, 2020

The animated series for Castlevania is one of the few good shows based on a video game. It doesn’t alter the original story too much by removing or adding in completely new plot lines. Castlevania...

“Euphoria” focuses on troubled yet realistic teenagers

Kenzie Clayton, Staff Writer October 8, 2020

There’ve been many TV shows set in high school over the last few years. . A lot of these series fall short by having unrealistic characters, refusing to show just how dark one’s teenage years can be....

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