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Student, Aspiring Writer and Journalist
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Oh, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” where do I even begin?
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, once stormed the stage at the MTV Video Music Award’s, interrupting Taylor Swift who was receiving an award for Best Female Video. “Taylor, ima let you finish, but Beyonce had one of… Read More ›
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“Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” is fun, but forgettable
After almost a decade away, everyone’s favorite kleptomaniacal magicians returned to the big screen for the newest installment in the ever-expanding “Now You See Me” franchise. The third film, upsettingly titled “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t,” a title… Read More ›
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The Democrats won’t help, ever
PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (From top left) Catherine Masto, Dick Durbin, John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, Angus King, Jacky Rosen and Jeanne Shaheen. These eight senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal Monday. As I… Read More ›
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Addison Rae might win a Grammy and it’s deserved
With TikToker turned pop-star Addison Rae recently being nominated for a Grammy, it felt like the right time to finally listen to her debut album, “Addison,” and see what all the hype was about. By normal expectations, this album should… Read More ›
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Politics is simple; just stand for something
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the New York City mayoral election. The year is 2025. The Democratic Party is disorganized. The Republican Party reigns supreme in every branch of government. The President hosts “Great Gatsby”… Read More ›
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Life editor takes on Halloween in NOLA
The trip started as most do; with a pre-dawn car ride across the Mississippi River into Memphis. Under that pale moonlight, we pulled a truck older than me into the farthest parking spot from the train station possible to make… Read More ›
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This Week’s Horoscopes
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“After The Hunt” generates more questions than answers
Has cancel culture gone too far? Does it even work? Has it been weaponized to silence and exile those deemed unsuitable for their positions without a chance of defense? These questions and more sit at the heart of Luca Guadagnino’s… Read More ›
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In defense of “Peacemaker” season two
Despite a mixed critical reception, the DCU standout remains one of TV’s best “Peacemaker,” the latest installment in the revamped DCU, has just concluded its second and potentially final season, drawing a mixed reaction from fans and critics alike. Some… Read More ›
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“The Smashing Machine” is too real to thrill
If I had a nickel for every time a Safdie brother directed a film based on a relatively unknown competitor in a niche sport that was distributed by A24 in the year 2025, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a… Read More ›