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The perception of critics in popular culture

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
May 8, 2019

In the world of film, there is a clear divide between critically acclaimed films and those that do well...

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Surviving Finals

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019

Finals are right around the corner. They are a stressful time, and dealing with them efficiently is a...

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Movie Review: Hellboy (2019)

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
April 17, 2019

We live in the era of the comic book movie. With the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it...

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American elections are too long

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
April 16, 2019

We are about 567 days away from the 2020 United States Presidential Election. Even with the election...

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What to do with your week off

Andrew Barbier, Multimedia Journalist
April 13, 2019

Spring break is right around the corner. It is a week where we all can finally get some much-needed rest,...

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The handling of Hurricane Maria is subpar

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019

In September of 2017, Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria. The hurricane was the third costliest...

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Best of April Fool’s

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019

April Fool’s Day is filled with pranks, goofs and gaffs. While it can seem childish, it is a worth-wild...

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Much needed tips on meeting with advisors

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 26, 2019

Meeting with an advisor can be a daunting task. Folded with said meeting is the anxiety of figuring out...

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Movie Review: Us

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 23, 2019

Us is a complex film. It follows a family being hunted by their own doppelgangers. That is, at least,...

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Set the Mood: Oddities

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019

The same thing over and over can become a drag. Music is not an exception. Sometimes, something totally...

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Is nostalgia the reason for Disney’s remake?

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 21, 2019

Recently, Disney has started to produce, in high numbers, live-action remakes of their most popular animated...

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Set the Mood: Introspection

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 20, 2019

Sometimes, I just want to lay down and think. When I’m too lazy to find something deep to think about,...

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Set the Mood: School work

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019

Be it writing, studying or homework, music can help with concentration and motivation. Below is a mix...

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Set the Mood: Be active

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 16, 2019

Life calls for activity. Whether you need to workout or clean the house, these albums should push you...

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Criticism can be helpful

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019

Criticism. It is a factor of life and is ever present in the world of higher education. Being able to...

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Set the Mood: Chill

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019

College is hard. That is a fact of life. Sometimes, a quiet night with some music is just the perfect...

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The persecution of the streaming service in Hollywood

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 8, 2019

Streaming services, primarily Netflix, have been under fire over the past couple of years. At the...

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Swearing in college: Acceptable or no?

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019

Curse words, in some form, have existed since the conception of language. Most people let one slip...

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What’s coming to and leaving Netflix in March

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019

The end of the month is a special time for those of us that subscribe to any of the streaming services....

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Oscar Week: The issue with Bryan Singer

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 21, 2019

Bryan Singer has been directing full-length films since the early nineties and is relatively famous....

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Oscar Week: Black Panther up for Best Picture

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 19, 2019

The best picture nomination for Black Panther (2018) has left me in a very ambivalent spot. It is a film...

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Movie Review: Happy Death Day 2U

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 16, 2019

Happy Death Day (2017) did not need a sequel, though, it seems that everything that is semi-profitable...

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Valentine’s Day is weird for me

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 14, 2019

Valentine’s Day is meant to be a day about love. It isn’t, really. It may have been in the past,...

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Predictions of college life in 2030

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 7, 2019

College has evolved, for better or worse, rapidly since the mid-20th century. It is an evolution that...

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Despite popular opinion, TV is not dying

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019

With the rise of streaming and YouTube, many people assert that television is on its deathbed. That is...

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The battle between the Fyre Festival documentaries

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
February 2, 2019

The beginning of 2019 saw an odd move on the part of the streaming service, Hulu. As the much anticipated...

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The misuse of women in cinema

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
January 29, 2019

Diversity has been a hot button issue in the medium of film for most of its short existence. In recent...

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A student’s perspective on meeting Uttam Pokharel

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
January 25, 2019

As I walked to Dr. Uttam Pokharel’s office, nervousness started to disperse through my bloodstream....

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Five fun things to do during the first week of school

Andrew Barbier, Staff Writer
January 21, 2019

Students spend their first week of school coping with the end of their break. Returning to class can...

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