MeMeS: nEw FoRm Of ExPrEsSiOn
Jim Scully, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
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Harambe, Leroy Jenkins, Doge, Grumpy Cat, John Cena, Rick Rolling; these are all examples of memes, humorous images or text that is passed from person to person through the internet. If you have ever been on the internet you have most likely seen a meme before. While they seem to be the work of a few te...
Halloween films deserve ‘Boo!’s
Gabriella Papeo and Alyssa Yankee
November 2, 2017
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Whether you watch them by yourself, with your friends or with your family, movies are enjoyable to all and a great way to experience the holiday of Halloween. Over the years, things seem to have changed in relation to Halloween movies. If you compare the movies our parents watched versus the ones we watc...
Shark movies bite less and less
Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
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There’s not much more exciting than our culture’s many shark movies, each leaving a certain mark on a person. Even though the chances of being killed by a shark are so rare that it’s nearly impossible, we can still get nervous when we swim in the ocean. But over the past few years, shark movies ha...
Legacy of art activism lives on
Emily Bremner, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
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“There has never been a successful social movement in this country that has not had a great soundtrack,” said Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. People often correlate an activist movement with marches, rallies, signs or even satirical comedy, however music almost always plays a key role...
Hollywood takes terrible turn
Jim Scully, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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“The Emoji Movie” is the most unoriginal and despicable trash to ever be smeared on the silver screen. It is not just another Hollywood mistake, it is the result of a rapidly growing problem that we have chosen to ignore. As a culture we don't care about creative and original entertainment, we only...
Art of filmmaking evolves
Emily Bremner, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Every filmmaker dreams of hearing their movie called at the Oscars, but how does one achieve this honor? “Casablanca," “All About Eve," “West Side Story," “The Godfather," “Amadeus," “Titanic" and “Moonlight” have all been awarded the title “Best Picture,” and are still highly acclaimed...
New character brings Sticky Situation to ‘Riverdale’
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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As well as Jason Blossom’s murder in Season 1 of “Riverdale” making this small town “lose its innocence” (Jughead Jones; Cole Sprouse) There is another villain in town. He answers to the name “Sugarman.”Archie (KJ Apa) and his friends have tried saving their beloved town multiple times thr...
Pop culture icon grows up
Ava Wetzel, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Miley Cyrus may be older now, but her new album is entitled, “Younger Now.” It is expected to be released on September 29th. Her fans are excited, as her last album, “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Pets” was released on Soundcloud in 2015. Since then, she took time off from recording to co-h...
Beloved ’80s movie joins television
Megan Collier, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Dear diary, About thirty years ago, the iconic 80’s movie “Heathers” was released. The movie keeps you at the edge of your seat, as Veronica (Winona Ryder) tries to get revenge on her three “best friends” called the “Heathers.” Veronica in her popularity, also meets an unsavory charac...
Youtube spawns celebrities
Alyssa Yankee, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Have you ever thought that YouTube could be your career? If done successfully, one can make a salary of over 10 million dollars in your lifetime. Similar to musicians or movie stars, YouTubers use their talents to entertain people of all ages. Channels contain a range of genres including comedy, vlo...
Is old Taylor dead?
Grace Chang, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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“I’m sorry, the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now.” “Why?” “Oh, ‘cause she’s dead!” With her new album Reputation, the multi-Grammy award winning American singer Taylor Swift once again dominates the iTunes market. With the clash between electroclash and pop music, she...
Fall Out Boy polarizes fans
Gabriella Papeo, Staff Writer
September 28, 2017
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Alternative music isn't for everyone; it takes a real music devotee to enjoy the “pop-punk” style that many bands have acquired over the years. Fall Out Boy, for example, has always had a sound similar to rock music, but their new album, “Mania” (styled as M A N I A) has EDM (electronic danc...
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
The Cahill Crazies cheer loudly. Parents scream for joy. A coach claps proudly—another athletic triumph. But for what sport? The answer is bowling. This could be a near...
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There are many sports that are do not receive the attention they deserve. One of these sports is tennis....
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As the winter sports season comes to an end, athletes begin prepare for the upcoming spring season....
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Rome, Florence, Venice, three great cities that formed the backbone of the historic Roman Empire. All three cities served as early global melting pots at the center of a web...
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