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A young woman scrolling through streaming options on her television. Each streaming service has its pros and cons, but which one is the best?

Poll: Which streaming service do you use most often?

By Emily Beebe, Assistant News Editor | March 14, 2023

In recent years, streaming services have become increasingly popular as people turn away from traditional cable television. With the rise of platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, viewers are able to access a wider range of content on-demand...

Apple TV+ was launched Nov. 1, 2019.

Does Apple TV+ pay off or fall flat?

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | March 7, 2023

With a multitude of recent awards season wins, Apple TV+ is quickly becoming one of the premier streaming services. But is it worth the price? Apple TV+ launched on Nov. 1, 2019, with eight original shows to start things off including “The Morning...

A woman watching television with a remote in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other.

Free streaming services to consider

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | February 16, 2023

With the rising cost of streaming service subscriptions and cable, many people might feel limited by what they’re able to watch. It’s important to be able to unwind after a long, stressful day at work or school with a great movie or TV show, but the...

Streaming services are slowly replacing the concept of movie theatres.

Point/Counterpoint: Movie theaters vs streaming platforms

By JaMaria'h Crider and Parker Otto | January 23, 2022
Streaming services are on the rise, but what about the classic enjoyment of movie theaters?
Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #35

By Lifestyle staff | January 16, 2022

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Slw86KAY4EjdcYbGh4UNY?si=bdd9184906a24bdd  Madelaine’s picks Strawberry Guy - “Sun Outside My Window” Washed Out - “New Theory” Young the Giant - “Amerika” Bedroom...

Spotify logo on a computer with a blurry background.

Lifestyle’s weekly Spotify playlist #34

By Lifestyle staff | January 9, 2022

Weekly Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7y4sKlp1akAkEYtOJ8aex1?si=dd46e0aaf15e49f2  Madelaine’s picks No Vacation - “Waltzing Back” Fleet Foxes - “Mykonos” Lord Huron - “Ends of the Earth” No Vacation...

Popularity of streaming services alter student use of television

By Felix Sarver | November 11, 2011

Bryan Palmer, freshman physical therapy major, loves Netflix."I love that I can watch TV shows," Palmer said. "The movies come out relatively quickly."Palmer has used Netflix for over a year, he said. He said he knows a lot of his friends and roommates...