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‘Capote Vs. the Swans’ tells a swimmingly good story
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“Capote Vs. The Swans” is the newest addition to the Ryan Murphy series called “Feud.” The second season is based on the famous group of 1960s socialites, with many famous members such as the iconic American author Truman Capote. The story is centered around him and the various scandals and dramas that he was…
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‘Chicago’ jazzes up the audience
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“Chicago,” the second longest-running show in Broadway history after Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Phantom of the Opera,” holds the record for the longest-running musical revival and the longest-running American musical on Broadway. Since its official opening on November 14, 1996, this iconic musical has stood the test of time in the fiercely competitive Broadway scene.…
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2024 Oscars honor some of the right films
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By some miracle the Academy has managed to have two good Oscar years in a row. If you ignore Jimmy Kimmel’s grating commentary and allow a handful of exceptions, the speeches, and the winners were memorable and exciting. For some reason this year’s Oscars felt more personable to me, as if people I know…
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Trader Joes Supplies students with delicious snacks
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We all know and love Trader Joe’s, so I made it a mission to find the best easy after school options. With such a wide selection of food and a location so close to our campus, Trader Joes is a fantastic option to pick up an after school snack. I chose to rate my…
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Declan McKenna’s third album contemplates modern society
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On Feb. 9, English indie songwriter Declan McKenna–best known for his track titled “Brazil,” a commentary on the costs of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and inequity within the country–released his third studio album, “What Happened to the Beach?” The album outlines McKenna’s retrospective outlook on past decisions and viewpoint on looming societal issues,…
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Wonka cast purely imagines new rendition
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Published in 1964, Rohld Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” tells the story of a young, poor boy selected to visit the prestigious Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory alongside four other children, who are introduced to Wonka and his Oompa Loompas in an absurd twist of events. Since the book’s publication, it has become a…
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“A Curse for True Love” brings a bittersweet ending
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Since that fateful day of Aug. 23, I have often found myself overwhelmed with enormous loads of homework, tennis practices and volunteer hours and have been desperately in need of a break. Luckily, I have found this sweet release in the one hour every night when I make myself put down the flashcards and…
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I really “Wish” I saw something else
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2023 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, a massively important milestone to not only themselves, but to American culture as a whole. For a century, Disney and specifically Walt Disney Animation Studios has been at the forefront of innovative and creative cinema that works to challenge what came before. I criticize…
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Priscilla reveals new perspective to fame
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Elvis Presley is one of the most famous American artists of all time. The rich history of his life is often discussed in pop culture, whether it surrounds his estate, Graceland, his untimely death or his impact on music. However, the new A24 film, “Priscilla”, discusses one of the most important parts of his…
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Music Corner
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On Oct. 6, Drake released his eighth official studio album, “For All The Dogs,” as a precursor to an upcoming hiatus to focus on his health. The 23 track, hour-and-a-half long album reflects on Drake’s past experiences over his decade-long career thus far. Harkening back to old concerts, the opening track “Virginia Beach,” offers…