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"Star detective and Vietnam war veteran Wayne Hays, played by Mahershala Ali, becomes consumed by the events that follow the disappearance of the Purcell children." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Mahershala Ali shines in “True Detective” Season 3: A gripping exploration of memory & loss

Gianna Hill January 29, 2019

The long-awaited new season of HBO’s hit series "True Detective" premiered at the end of winter break to leave its conspiracy-minded audience hungry for more. Jan. 13 saw the release of the first two...

"If someone had told me when Tyler released his breakout track “Yonkers” in 2011 that he would go on to make a Christmas album, I would have probably laughed at them but here we are." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Tyler, the Creator’s “Music Inspired by Illumination & Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch”: A merry departure from the norm

Gary Erdelyi December 12, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/05qQ4Sl7LjxDhZFB1ChVvH?si=j29-PV7LRdiCEjm-O6ro3A After a big year of releasing fantastic music, including his Grammy-nominated "Flower Boy," Tyler, the Creator tries...

"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....

"The group puts everything together into "Sincerity Is Scary." From irony to expelling all of your insecurities onto the people who are closest to you, this is truly a classic." - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

The 1975’s “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”: A deep dive into social issues & sonic diversity

Jaiden Campana December 5, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/6PWXKiakqhI17mTYM4y6oY?si=fWMC3f6vSFWMNTaAGmnvOA Matthew Healy, the lead vocalist for the indie-rock band the 1975, has been outspoken about his addiction to heroin...

"So why, then, did I have absolutely zero interest in seeing the latest film installment, “The Crimes of Grindelwald?” And why, if everyone else seems to love Harry Potter, do the box office numbers suggest that no one else wants to watch it, either?" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a crime to its franchise

Tara Lonsdorf November 28, 2018

Since the publication of “The Philosopher’s Stone” in 1997, the Harry Potter series has become the bestselling book series of all time, with over 500 million copies sold. Somehow even bigger than...

Cookie Munchers' November cookie of the month is a gift

Cookie Munchers’ November cookie of the month is a gift

Sanjana Kondapalli November 14, 2018

With its one year anniversary, Cookie Munchers debuted their cookie of the month for November: Birthday Cake. This choice was clever on their part. In between the pumpkin spice craze of October and the...

Woody, Buzz and Jessie host new challenges when they befriend Forky, a spork granted sentience by a child's love, in the new trailer for "Toy Story 4." - Photo courtesy of right2work

‘Toy Story 4’ trailer questions sentience, materialism

Gianna Hill November 14, 2018

Disney Pixar released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming "Toy Story 4" as an unexpected follow-up to the 3rd movie in the series. The latest installment is slated to follow the toy gang, which includes...

"What I found so special about this song is that it is not about slandering or embarrassing her past boyfriends. Instead, Ariana thanks her exes for teaching her about life." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next”: A classy take on moving on

Gianna Hill November 7, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/track/3e9HZxeyfWwjeyPAMmWSSQ?si=6d59d47fcd954a0f “Thank U, Next” — a phrase I’ve seen captioned on at least ten selfies on Instagram since the release of Ariana...

"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...

"The 30% score on aggregate rating site Rotten Tomatoes for "Hocus Pocus" is misleading; this movie is heartwarming and entertaining and worth the watch!" - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

“Hocus Pocus” stays spooky after 25 years

Gianna Hill October 17, 2018

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the timeless Disney Halloween movie, "Hocus Pocus." The film, which first premiered in 1993, chronicles the tale of a young boy named Max and his little sister...

"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...

"At just thirty-three minutes, “Proper Dose” is sparse. It also doesn’t feel like it’s reaching for anything more to say. TSSF is done with performative anger, done with a sound that no longer does them justice." Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

The Story So Far’s “Proper Dose”: A pivotal moment for pop-punk

Tara Lonsdorf October 3, 2018

https://open.spotify.com/album/2go3nVQ6oxBB5UERsGUUz0?si=Jz6Q-FWHRGWzh8e7zJP9iw In 2015, the California pop-punk group, The Story So Far (TSSF), embodied all of the genre’s best nuances. Fresh...

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