The Office
May 28, 2020
That’s what she said or, that’s what he said. What Michael Scott said, anyway. “The Office,” a four-time Emmy Award-winning mockumentary-style sitcom, is one of the most-streamed shows on Netflix to date. It focuses on the workplace routine of a group that is diverse, obnoxious and wholesome....
The Bachelor
Tali Duarte, Assistant Magazine Editor
May 28, 2020
Oh my god, who is the rose going to? Please don’t be Luke. Please, oh please. I swear, if she picks Luke I will never watch this show again. “Luke,” she says. What the hell? Okay, ladies, the wine is out, the TV is on, and our emotions are high. Yes, “The Bachelor” is live on television,...
Avengers
Juhannah Reduque
May 28, 2020
In 2008, a film from a young studio made its way into the limelight. Its main character was largely unheard of, because the film was a comic-book adaptation, and it was expected to fail. Still, “Iron Man” shattered all doubt and claimed the number one spot for weeks at the box office. Rotten Tomatoes...
Harry Potter
Edysa Vasques
May 28, 2020
The “Harry Potter” franchise evolved alongside a generation that followed the same journey as its protagonist. They were young, confused, often misguided by the adults in charge, and everybody knew an Umbridge or two. The only difference between our two worlds was that the Harry Potter Universe had...
Game of Thrones
May 28, 2020
“Game of Thrones” was a television phenomenon of the past decade. Since its first season, the HBO drama has been nominated for 160 Emmy Awards, winning 57 of the prized television awards. The show was based on George R. R. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire” and quickly gained millions...
A New Kind of Superhero
Carlos Prado, Contributing Writer
March 27, 2020
When you think of Aquaman, what image comes to your mind? You might imagine that he looks like the traditional superhero: tall, thin and blonde with a bright orange one-piece suit. Now, what if I told you Aquaman has long, black, wavy hair, a body reminiscent of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s and...
Movie Review: ‘Across The Universe’
Robyn Castro, Assistant Photo Editor
March 20, 2020
“Across the Universe” is a film about love, anti-war activism, self-discovery, psychedelic drug culture, free speech, sexuality and the civil rights movement, themes which are all beautifully choreographed into a Beatles musical. Director Julie Taymor knew that creating a musical based off songs solel...
Movie Review: ‘The Photograph’
Ebony Purks, Staff Purks
March 4, 2020
This past week, I saw “The Photograph,” directed by Stella Meghie. The film, released in February 2020, follows two heartfelt love stories: one between Mae, the movie’s protagonist played by Issa Rae, and Michael Block, played by Lakeith Stanfield, and another between Mae’s mother, Christina, an...
Movie Review: ‘Parasite’
Tali Duarte, Assistant Magazine Editor
February 25, 2020
*Spoiler Alert* “Parasite,” directed by South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, is a cinematic masterpiece that has paved the path for foreign films in American theaters. After winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Bong accepted his award by stating, “Once you overcome...
Between the lines: Catch and Kill Column
November 6, 2019
“Catch and Kill” is a ruinous account of powerful men and the toxic system that has protected them and prolonged coverup culture for decades. During his two-year investigation involving more than 200 sources, Ronan Farrow uncovered subplots of espionage, the dangerous culture of nondisclosure agreements,...
Anyone can wear the mask
Kirkland Luther
January 23, 2019
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse” is the latest installment in the Spider-Man movie franchise and has already solidified its place in superhero and cinema history with its aesthetically pleasing comic book – animation style, relatable story and inspiring messages. The Sony Animation film was release...
GET involved
Ryan Thompson
December 6, 2017
Local organization uses its platform to get millennials out to vote. There is a particular group of individuals who hold a great deal of power they don’t know they have. This group is the most racially diverse generation in American history. They are said to have a high tolerance for divers...
