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"Before ODAAT, I had never seen a TV show that covered mental health within the people of color community. Penelope Alvarez is only the second character of the same race I've seen openly discuss depression and suicide attempts." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Netflix’s loss, representation’s gain: Why “One Day at a Time” deserves a second chance

Christian A. Browne April 3, 2019

This year, Netflix canceled one of the best TV sitcoms since "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." Similar to how "Fresh Prince" had a positive impact on black culture, "One Day at a Time" (ODAAT) showcased...

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McCray: Stay simple

Brianna McCray February 13, 2019

At a young age, I was told by a few teachers that college should offer a wide range of experiences that offer lessons in socialization, becoming a better learner, growing and developing independence....

"Despite its identifying upbeat opening theme song and the myriad of internet memes that its story has birthed, NGE’s story is bleak." Arts & Entertainment / Al Harmon.

Beyond the Mechs: Decoding the cultural impact & religious undertones of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”

Tara Lonsdorf December 5, 2018

It would be unfair to claim that “Neon Genesis Evangelion” is as ubiquitous in Japan as “Star Wars” is in America. “Evangelion’s” influence, with all of its fighting robots, is far greater....

"First-time viewers may argue that the show isn’t what they expected, that their favorite characters have been butchered by new renderings of their personalities, and that the overall tone departs so drastically from “Archie” that the two shouldn’t be associated with one another." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

From Archie Comics to “Riverdale”: Navigating the challenges of adaptation & expectations

Tara Lonsdorf October 31, 2018

I have a bone to pick with “Riverdale.” The “Riverdale” TV show parallels its source material, the “Archie” comics, in trademarks alone. It more closely resembles “Glee’s” tolerable...

"This is a show built like a house. Foundations are dug, framework is laid and bricks fall into place as needed." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon

Building horrors brick by brick: The intricate storytelling architecture of “The Haunting of Hill House”

Tara Lonsdorf October 24, 2018

A Victorian mansion with a dumbwaiter leading to hidden rooms, young twins seeing ghosts, and a locked room no doubt full of secrets - Hill House seems at first glance to be just another prop in just another...

"Season two is just as witty, but a tad less cringe-worthy as Andrew, Nick, and Jessi learn how to better handle their Hormone Monsters and how to battle this season’s antagonist, the Shame Wizard." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Puberty, politics, & parody: “Big Mouth” Season 2 tackles more than just hormones

Gianna Hill October 9, 2018

On Friday, Oct. 5, Netflix released the second season of the wildly hilarious animated series "Big Mouth." Created by comedy writers Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin, the...

"The result? The unintended murder of a serial rapist whose house the pair broke into, a few run-ins with lesbian lover buddy-cops, some new haircuts, and pure unadulterated television magic." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“The End of the F***ing World” presents an adolescence chock-full of sex, swears, sarcasm and murder

Tara Lonsdorf February 20, 2018

“Is it going to explode?” James asks, standing shirtless in the middle of the wilderness. “It’s not a film,” Alyssa retorts, standing next to him, looking petulant. “If this were a film,...

"There were moments of wanting to shake a character to prevent them from doing something. Or times of judgment towards Hannah for the same reasons her peers judged her. The story gets so believable and so real that it almost feels just that." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“13 Reasons Why” is binge-worthy T.V. at its finest and darkest

Sarah Jane Massaud April 10, 2017

Try to resist watching the next episode. I dare you. Netflix isn’t making binge-watching much of an option with their freshly released drama series “13 Reasons Why.” Based on the novel...

The case for comic book television shows

Dylan Maslowski September 28, 2016

Someone will always need saving. Movies like “Captain America: Civil War” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” have made it clear that Hollywood has its eyes set on the superhero genre as...

Eric Henry, a graduate of the class of 2005, is appearing in the Netflix revival of “Gilmore Girls.” -Photo coutesy of Eric Henry

Rowan Alum, Eric Henry, to appear in ‘Gilmore Girls’ revival

Jenna Mackiewicz September 5, 2016

Nearly a decade after the airing of the series finale, the cult classic television show “Gilmore Girls” is coming back as a miniseries titled “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” Among the mostly...

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