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Movie Review: West Side Story
The new West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg, is a remake of the 1961 classic film. West Side Story is a version of Romeo and Juliet set in New York in 1957. Instead of the Montagues and the Capulets, it’s the Sharks and the Jets, two rival gangs
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Editorial: Why I celebrate Thanksgiving
My family moved to the United States when I was three years old from England, where I was born. Before that my parents had moved from Australia where they were originally from. Almost all of our extended family still lives in Australia. Neither I nor my parents have American citizenships.
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Album Review: Red (Taylor's Version)
November 12th, the long-awaited release day of RED Taylor’s Version by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was a chaotic day for Taylor Swift’s fans, or their self-proclaimed title, “Swifties”. Originally recorded and released in 2012, Red, is the second of six albums Swift plans to
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Mental Health Week: Book recommendations
As St. John’s wraps up Mental Health Awareness month, it is more important than ever to discuss the stigmas surrounding mental health conditions. Although fictional, the books below are good places to begin learning more and start the difficult conversations about living with a mental health condition. Editorial Note:
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Review: Dear Evan Hansen
I recently saw Dear Evan Hansen, the new movie musical based on the Tony Award winning musical of the same name. It tells the story of Evan Hansen, a high school senior with severe anxiety who becomes caught up in a lie he tells about his classmate Connor Murphy who
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Concert Review: Harry Styles
“There’s no J Street!” yelled Harry Styles last Saturday, September 18th, during his D.C leg of “Love on Tour” for his 2019 album Fine Line. Early in the show, Harry decided to tell stories about his experiences in Washington D.C., specifically how shocked he was to learn
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Zack Snyder’s Justice League: Some Improvements, Lots of Fluff
Somehow, it’s finally happened; the “Snyder Cut” hundreds of Twitter users begged for for three years was actually given the greenlight, and it’s longer, grayer, and more self-important than I could have possibly imagined it would be. The amount of people who really wanted to see this
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Previewing the 63rd annual Grammy Awards
The highly anticipated 63rd GRAMMY Awards, taking place Sunday, March 14th, will give a chance for all artists to come together and perform the music that got everyone through the tumultuous year. Beyonce, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion are among the many names nominated while Taylor Swift could make
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Profiles in Black History: Leah Chase
Leah Chase has been one of the most revered names in culinary history for decades earning the title, “The Queen of Creole Cuisine” as well as enough rewards to fill two entire pages of her 2002 biography. Aside from her culinary career, Leah is well known for her contribution to
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Profile: Amanda Gorman's star continues to rise
Amanda Gorman — a self-described “skinny black girl” with a speech impediment raised by a single mom in LA — is the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate, is the youngest poet ever to read at a President’s inauguration, and is the only poet to recite at
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Can Theaters Recover From COVID Setbacks?
One of the industries most affected by the pandemic is undoubtedly the film industry. My family used to visit the movie theater at least every other week, but 2020 has left us without that essential experience. In closing their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or even continuing