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Biopic brings justice to The Notorious RBG

By Amy Geldean | January 16, 2019

Felicity Jones impressively took on the role of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in “On the Basis of Sex,” which was released on Dec. 25 and became available everywhere Friday. While being the first biopic on Justice Ginsburg, the film...

Classical Music Recommendations

By Noah Thornburgh | January 16, 2019

Effective studying begins with a quiet, distraction-free environment. Non-lyrical classical music may help create that environment when used in place of the ringing silence of the library or conversational noise in a hall on campus. The following pieces...

Five easy to make breakfasts for the rushed mornings

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 15, 2019

The start of the semester usually means busy mornings and rushing out the door to make 10 a.m. classes, but all the hustle and bustle shouldn’t replace a well balanced and delicious breakfast. If time in the mornings is limited, preparing refrigerator...

Ways to enhance the moviegoing experience

By Parker Otto | January 14, 2019

Going to the movies is a special time. Being in a theater with no cell phone on, no talking and no distractions is the way that films are meant to be viewed. Just a viewer and a film one-on-one. Film is a form of entertainment that stays relevant with...

Ten albums to look forward to in 2019

By Peter Zemeske | January 13, 2019

As impressive as 2018 was for music, listeners have plenty to look forward to in this new year. It may be hard to follow up a year with releases from Blood Orange, Arctic Monkeys and Travis Scott, but a lot is in store for the next 12 months. Here are...

‘Bird Box’ terrifies viewers with apocalyptic atmosphere

By Sarah Fischer | January 13, 2019

As 2018 concluded, Netflix released many iconic feature films and series, such as the interactive “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” film, “Orange is the New Black” and the third season of Daredevil. However, none have captured as much attention as...

R. Kelly’s history of abuse exposed in new series

By Peter Zemeske | January 13, 2019

R&B star R. Kelly is the subject of the new Lifetime documentary series, “Surviving R. Kelly.” The six-part series, which aired from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, contains testimonies about Kelly’s life from family members, friends, victims of sexual assault...

Golden Globe Awards surprise and entertain

By Parker Otto | January 9, 2019

The 76th Golden Globes captivated entertainment lovers with two talented hosts and numerous surprises. The Globes were held Sunday night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel which has been the site of the awards since 1961, hosted by comedians Andy Samberg and...

Neil Patrick Harris stars as the villainous Count Olaf in the Netflix Original Series, "A Series of Unfortunate Events." The show is based on the popular 13 book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket.

Gothic series comes to an end on Netflix

By Amy Geldean | January 7, 2019

Neil Patrick Harris stars as the villainous Count Olaf in the Netflix Original Series, "A Series of Unfortunate Events." The show is based on the popular 13 book series of the same name by Lemony Snicket.

The Curse of Oak Island contains new revelations in latest episode

By Sarah Fischer | January 5, 2019

For centuries, rumors of buried treasure have enticed treasure hunters from around the world, many of whom have dedicated their lives to search for a fortune that may never be found.In the last few years a real treasure hunt has been underway, and the...

Barack Obama’s favorite songs of 2018 revisited

By Peter Zemeske | January 5, 2019

Former President Barack Obama has once again proven his youthful hip nature by continuing his tradition of sharing a list of his favorite books, movies and songs of the past year. It’s nice to see someone of such stature giving a shoutout to authors,...

Top ten films of 2018

By Parker Otto | January 4, 2019

With many disappointments as well as many surprises, 2018 was a captivating year for cinema-goers. The year was filled with blockbusters and superhero smashes along with smaller films and documentaries that became box office smashes overnight. To pick...