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• Lose your mind at Emerald Fennell’s thrilling comedy “Saltburn”

  By Rebecca Robinson on December 6, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Depraved, dark and disturbing “Saltburn” is a tale of obsession and wealth guaranteed to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. The movie, directed by Emerald Fennell, has quickly solidified “Saltburn” as both memorable and divisive for viewers. “Saltburn” will… Read More ›

• Monsters, Hauntings and Slashers, Oh My! Horror Movie History 1920’s-2000’s

  By Rebecca Robinson on October 25, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  A staple in Halloween rituals is sitting down and watching horror movies. The horror genre is a pivotal part of cinema, often shedding light on what’s deemed scary at the time. Though heavily criticized in the media, the horror genre… Read More ›

• Boygenius “The Rest” provides closure to an epic year

  By Rebecca Robinson on October 18, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  After the initial release of their first studio album “The Record” this year, Boygenius followed up with “The Rest” EP six months later.  The EP is composed of four tracks: “Black Hole”, “Afraid of Heights”, “Voyager” and “Powers.” The EP… Read More ›

• “Together: We can be the dream” A-State hosts Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration 

  By Rebecca Robinson on January 20, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  Arkansas State students participating in the MLK Day Parade Hundreds gathered on the Arkansas State Campus for the first MLK Day parade since the COVID-19 pandemic. The parade was followed by the 21st annual Northeast Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King… Read More ›

• Racist YikYak comments spark response from A-State organizations and officials.

  By Rebecca Robinson on April 14, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Several racist statements referring to NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council) Greek life members on Wednesday were made on the anonymous social media app YikYak.  Statements started on the app after NPHC Greeks participated in strolling in the Carl R. Reng Student… Read More ›

• Disappointed with Lack of Diversity at Grammy Awards

  By Rebecca Robinson on April 6, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Artists of color have struggled to get the recognition they deserve at the Grammy Awards. I’m fed up with it.

• I Don’t Mind Paying More For “The Batman”

  By Rebecca Robinson on March 16, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  AMC movie theaters experimented with a $1-1.50 upcharge the first week of “The Batman”‘s theatrical release. I think that’s a good thing.

• Print Is Not Dead

  By Rebecca Robinson on February 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  

  Last week the Texas A&M president ended the print publication of The Battalion. This shows a sad trend for the future of journalism.

• Arkansas State hires Tom Bowen as vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics

  By Rebecca Robinson on March 13, 2021 • ( 0 )

  Arkansas State hired Tom Bowen as the new vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics. Bowen, former Memphis athletic director, is now the 12th official director of athletics at Arkansas State. Bowen was announced to be A-State’s new AD on Wednesday and… Read More ›

• Men’s basketball team takes down in-state rival continuing their winning streak

  By Rebecca Robinson on February 16, 2021 • ( 0 )

  After both games ended in wins against University of Little Rock on Friday and Saturday the men’s basketball team has a four game winning streak putting the Red Wolves 7-5 in conference games and 10-9 overall.  A-State hosted the basketball… Read More ›