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The fourth Transformers movie didnt exactly re-invent the wheel.

Hollywood sequel formula is hype, big trailer, big names, no plot, repeat

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By Kate Longinova, Staff writer November 15, 2016

How many times can a person go to a movie theater, pay for a ticket, and see the same boring, unoriginal plot over and over again? I mean the first movie was probably great, the second was all right,...

The stars latest album deals with her relationship issues.

Beyoncé’s new album is a work of catharsis

By Coretta Granberry, Photo editor May 23, 2016

Lemonade: what Beyoncé made when Jay-Z handed her lemons. On April 23, Beyoncé released her new album, Lemonade, as well as a 65-minute film of the same name. This is the second straight time that...

Is the HBO series the best show on television?

Game of Thrones is back and as good as ever

By Sarthak Panda, Features editor May 23, 2016

The sixth season of the HBO drama Game of Thrones is off to a strong start, bringing fans back to the same tension and excitement that hooked them on the show in the first place. With the fantasy series...

Prince was an artist whose influence will be felt for decades.

In Prince, music has lost a true legend

By Steven Richardson, Staff writer May 13, 2016

It’s been a rough year. The music world has lost a number of industry titans, including Merle Haggard, Maurice White, David Bowie, and now Prince. Prince was a musical innovator whose diverse musical...

Endless Light, from OBrother, reveals the band coming into its own.

O’Brother emerges as a musical force

By Steven Richardson, Staff writer April 13, 2016

Atlanta-based band O’Brother have released their third LP—and first in three years— Endless Light, an ambient powerhouse of an album that immerses the listener into a dark, yet graceful journey through...

The two biggest characters in the DC universe go head to head.

A fascinating mess

At once complex and confusing, it reflects its main character
By Sarthak Panda, Features editor April 1, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice can best be described as a dark, beautiful, and uneven mess. Perhaps this isn’t a surprise considering the film is directed by Zack Snyder, a man whose previous...

Kanye Wests The Life of Pablo is a disappointment, particularly in terms of lyrics.

Kanye West has lost his focus, and his message

By Sriharish Pingali, Sports editor March 29, 2016

Kanye West’s newest album, The Life of Pablo, is possibly his most divisive work yet, separating the fans of rap from the fans of music at large. Like every other album Mr. West has released during...

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