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Fear and Loathing in the movie Cats

As I reflect upon the most notable films of 2019 and their recent entries into the cinematic world, I contemplate the various aspects of movies that I liked, disliked, changed the way I viewed storytelling, or did nothing to impress me at all. In 2019 we saw several of the newest masterpieces ushered into cinemas […]

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Astrology

Star Stuff (Issue 6)

Halloweekend made a mess of all of us and so is your horoscope. Libra | Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Congrats! You made it another week, but don’t get too excited there’s another one coming. Scorpio | Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 I don’t know what you’re doing but keep it up, it’s working. I […]

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How Odd Future Influenced a New Generation of Music Fanatics

I was eleven years old when Tyler, Tyler dropped his music video for “Yonkers”. At the time, it seemed almost as if the world had stopped and the typical suburban parent nearly fainted as a result of what their children were being subjected to. With the amount of accessibility provided by YouTube, as well as […]

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Beard and Weil Gallery Opening

On Oct. 23, the Beard and Weil Galleries, in the Watson Fine Arts Center, opened their exhibition to the Wheaton community. Until Dec. 12, everyone has the chance to witness the beautiful fusion of science and artistry expressed in the showcasing of “In the Weeds: Art in the Natural World.” Although there have been small […]

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Album Review of “Beautiful Oblivion” By Issues

On Oct. 4, Issues, a metalcore band from Georgia, released their third studio album entitled Beautiful Oblivion. The album includes thirteen songs with a runtime of 46 minutes. Issues consists of four members: Tyler Carter, Josh Manuel, Skyler Acord and AJ Rebollo.  Musically, this album is very exciting and diverse. Issues has always pulled from […]

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New England’s Scariest Town Being Preserved

As Halloween quickly approaches and everyone begins to plan seasonal festivities, keep in mind a notably spooky city in the Bay State. On the North Shore, the town of Salem is a host to countless “haunted happenings” throughout the month of October. Instead of rewatching Hocus Pocus every year, now is the time to experience […]

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Astrology

Star Stuff (Issue 5)

As it grows closer to Halloween and to the end of the semester, it can be daunting. So is your horoscope. Libra | Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Oh damn…you went and did that. Nice. Scorpio | Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Hold me back bro. Hold me back! Sagittarius | Nov. 22 to Dec. […]

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Astrology

Star Stuff (Issue 4)

It’s midterm season and everything is falling apart but hey, so is your horoscope. Libra | Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Good for you.  Scorpio | Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Put the cash away. Give your bank account a nap. Sagittarius | Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 Shhhhhh… No. No…shhhh. Capricorn | Dec. 22 […]

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Joker Movie Review

Every young child has a favorite superhero. For some children, it was Spider-Man, for others it was Superman, and for some, it was simply a close family member or friend. Mine wasn’t that deep, for I have always been a huge fan of Batman. When I was 5 years old, I saw the release of […]

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Album Review of “Nine” by Blink 182

Blink-182 released their fifteen track, eighth studio album, entitled “Nine,” on Friday, Sept. 20. The name was inspired by the place the album takes in their discography. Blink-182 is a pop-punk band formed in 1992 that consists of three members: Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker, and Matt Skiba. While listening, I found that the music and […]