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An Ode to The Spoon Theory

In 2003, college student Christine Miserandino uploaded a post to the blog, “But You Don’t Look Sick” titled The Spoon Theory. In the article, Miserandino makes an analogy of her life as a chronically ill individual with Lupus to help a friend understand her daily life. Today, the internet-born term is well known among the […]

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Arts and Culture TV

6 Korean Dramas to watch on Netflix this Spring

Written by Khushi Parikh and Mesalenuo Tsurho. Genre: crime, dark, high school, thriller  Oh Ji-soo is a model high school student, or so it may seem. He leads a double life, anonymously running a security service for sex workers using a throwaway phone to earn tuition for college. But a series of unexpected events leads […]

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Arts and Culture Fashion News

The Hottest Fashion and The Hottest Takes of the Grammys 2023

The Grammys is a music awards ceremony that happens once a year. Its purpose is to recognize and reward artists for their outstanding musical achievements. But let’s be honest, most people only watch it for the outfits and the celebrity drama.  When trying to discern what people thought about the 65th annual Grammy Awards, the […]

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Arts and Culture Features Film News

An Ode to Showcase Cinemas

When I was in high school, I had a big dream: I wanted to go to the movie theater regularly. Crazy, huh? I’m from rural Maine. Trekking to the theater was an endeavor reserved only for the biggest films that simply couldn’t be seen anywhere other than the silver screen — the silver screen at […]

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Fashion Forward: Wheaton’s Current Trends

“Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life” – Bill Cunningham The world has seen many fashion trends come and go, from the iconic Coco Chanel era to the early 2000s’ low-rise jeans and neon colors. These trends inevitably go out of fashion as new ones storm in through celebrity wardrobes, viral […]

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The Menu: Delicious Social Satire

When I first saw the trailer for The Menu, I felt a rush of adrenaline. I tell you this because I haven’t felt such excitement to see a movie for months now, tired of the cheesy love-triangle rom coms and meaningless “carpe diem” nonsense. The trailer had everything I wanted: suspense, drama, and thrill without […]

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Arts and Culture Film

Classic Film Highlight: Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now. Even the title of this beautifully shot and directed 1979 war film carries the societal weight of its subject matter, the Vietnam War. Hellish jungle landscapes, burnt blood stained beaches, and exhausted bullet ridden boats set the stage for the story of Captain Benjamin L. Willard (played by Martin Sheen), a stoic, battle […]

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Arts and Culture Fashion Wheaton

Wheaton Fashion: A Blast To the Past

The 1960s and 70s were undeniably formative periods for women’s fashion. I figured, what better place to do a case study on fashion than a historically women’s liberal arts college? Enjoy this curation of scans from the Wheaton archives.

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Arts and Culture Film

Singing in the Rain’s Philosophy on the Falsities of Hollywood

Singing in the Rain is a musical joyride that dazzles the eye and astonishes the ears. From its catchy tunes to its endearing story, it has remained a classic well beyond its original satirical timeline. Its lessons remain timeless as well, relating to modern Hollywood just as much, if not more, than the Hollywood of […]

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Arts and Culture Music

Classic Album Highlight: Time (Electric Light Orchestra)

Electric Light Orchestra is a band that truly lives up to its grandiose title. Dazzling synths, relentless drums, and majestic strings outfit the 70s English rock band from Birmingham as the members delve into the depths of their imagination, bringing us an album that can stand amongst the great science fiction films and feel right […]