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The season four poster of the Netflix series "Stranger Things." The show has become a worldwide phenomenon and its fifth season is on the way. (Netflix)

Diverse offerings, Netflix shows to binge

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | September 4, 2023

In the ever competitive streaming market, companies strive to offer diverse and unique products to draw people in. With these five shows, Netflix doesn't disappoint with many original offerings that cover stories from a wide variety of people and backgrounds.  "THE...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 unveils new trailer

By Parker Otto | March 25, 2019

Nearly four months before it's third season, Netflix released a trailer for "Stranger Things." The previous two seasons were met with critical acclaim garnering multiple nominations from the Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys and winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

‘Stranger Things’ reignites binging

By Victoria Kosuth | November 27, 2017

The Duffer brothers are back again with a new season of “Stranger Things,” a series which has kept viewers in horror and suspense as they binge and beg for more.Leading off with the previous season’s events, season two of “Stranger Things” provides...

Netflix continues to satisfy students

By Tatianna Salisbury | January 26, 2017

With cold weather keeping most students indoors, now is a great time to take advantage of some blankets, snacks and Netflix. Here are some of the hilarious, nostalgic shows students can find on Netflix."Haters Back Off!"YouTube personality Colleen Ballinger...

New Netflix series is familiar, cult-classic

New Netflix series is familiar, cult-classic

By Jay Ibarra | July 25, 2016

The new Netflix original series "Stranger Things" was released on July 15 and has given audiences familiar pop-culture references that make the series a strong hit to follow.The eight-episode sci-fi thriller takes place in the ‘80s and follows a town...