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Alexia Castellon

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor

My name is Alexia Castellon. I’m a Mass Communication senior with a concentration in PR. I was born and raised in Nicaragua, and I am fluent in Spanish and English. I love traveling and learning about different cultures and their people. I aspire to work for the United Nations one day and hopefully have the opportunity to live in different countries throughout my lifetime. 

 

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"Bridgerton" Season 2 Review

“Bridgerton” Season 2 Review

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
April 1, 2022

Dearest reader,  The time has come when Bridgerton has made its return to our screens with a new...

Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day & Where to Find Them

Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day & Where to Find Them

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
February 14, 2022

Valentine’s Day is a day that is filled with love, sweets and laughs. Some people go out to restaurants,...

"30" Review: Adele's latest album

“30” Review: Adele’s latest album

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
November 30, 2021

Adele’s new album, “30,” is the best album that she has released so far. The artist is incredibly...

What’s the Taylor Swift hype all about?

What’s the Taylor Swift hype all about?

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
November 22, 2021

Fans are “burning red” after Taylor Swift released her version of “Red” this past week.  Back...

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Adele’s return to stage on “One Night Only” special

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
November 15, 2021

Adele returned to the stage at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles last night, Nov. 14, for a one-night-only...

"Dune" review

“Dune” review

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
November 9, 2021

Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the novel by Frank Herbert “Dune” is a cinematographic delight....

Halloween costume ideas for 2021

Halloween costume ideas for 2021

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
October 26, 2021

Halloween is right around the corner! Based on this year’s social media trends, we can predict what...

Breast Cancer Awareness: Remember the importance of self-examinations

Breast Cancer Awareness: Remember the importance of self-examinations

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
October 18, 2021

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in every eight women in the United States will...

Hurricane Heroes: How the students at Nicholls served their community

Hurricane Heroes: How the students at Nicholls served their community

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
October 12, 2021

While many prepared to evacuate the Houma-Thibodaux region on Aug. 28, some members of the Nicholls Student...

Netflix's "Sex Education" Review

Netflix’s “Sex Education” Review

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
October 1, 2021

Season three of Netflix’s “Sex Education” finally expands the story of its characters rather than...

“Sex/Life” Review: A steamy quick binge

“Sex/Life” Review: A steamy quick binge

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
September 27, 2021

Netflix’s latest steamy drama, Sex/Life, is just that. A reality that many women face in life, a mixture...

“Cinderella” a magically empowering twist on the classic fairytale

“Cinderella” a magically empowering twist on the classic fairytale

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
September 22, 2021

The classic fairytale of Cinderella has been told countless times in so many ways, but Director Kay Cannon...

Marvel Studios' latest hit "What If...?"

Marvel Studios’ latest hit “What If…?”

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
September 21, 2021

Marvel’s first animated spin-off series, “What If…?”, chronologically takes after their latest...

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Hurricane Ida: Emergency Weather Updates

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
August 27, 2021

Tropical Storm Ida continues to gain strength as it moves into the warm waters of the WEGulf of Mexico...

Tangled in a Trailer Web: “Spiderman: No Way Home”

Tangled in a Trailer Web: “Spiderman: No Way Home”

Alexia Castellon, Print Managing Editor
August 27, 2021

The first look at Tom Holland’s third Spiderman movie “Spiderman: No Way Home” was finally revealed...

Opinion: My First Time Trying Crawfish

Opinion: My First Time Trying Crawfish

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 30, 2021

I’ve been living in Louisiana for almost two years and had never eaten crawfish, until today. I’m...

Nicholls replaces outdated phone systems

Nicholls replaces outdated phone systems

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2021

Nicholls State University will be replacing the old phone systems with a cloud-based phone system on...

The Oscars 2021 Highlights

The Oscars 2021 Highlights

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 28, 2021

This year’s Academy Awards surprised the audience with glass barrier-breaking wins, a little disappointment...

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Zack Snyder’s Justice League released on HBO Max

Alexia Castellon, Staff Writer
April 26, 2021

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” was recently released in HBO Max and the new cut holds little resemblance...

Best Rom-Coms Of All Times

Best Rom-Coms Of All Times

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 15, 2021

If you’re in the mood for movies with love stories, good laughs and a comforting feeling then you’re...

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Sustainable Swaps

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 14, 2021

April is Earth Month and this year’s theme for Earth Day is “Restore the Earth.” So in the spirit...

Graduates listen to guest speaker Dr. Kevin Kit Parker at Nicholls 99th Commencement Ceremony December 17, 2016.

Spring 2021 commencement adjustments now allow students four tickets

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
April 14, 2021

After discussion on social media about the amount of two graduation tickets per student, Nicholls State...

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Moxie movie review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 31, 2021

Inspired by her mother’s rebel girl years, and a newly found friendship, a young teenager starts a...

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Netflix’s diverse screen

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 29, 2021

Netflix is being acclaimed for its increased diversity and inclusion in its movies and TV shows when...

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The day every kid will dream about: “Yes Day” Movie Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 24, 2021

“Yes Day” is a movie that will make everyone wish they had one. Starring Jeniffer Garner (Jennifer...

What’s next for Marvel on Disney+

What’s next for Marvel on Disney+

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 19, 2021

One of the best features that Dsiney+ has is the massive amount of Marvel shows and movies that are available...

63rd Grammy Awards: Highlights

63rd Grammy Awards: Highlights

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 17, 2021

The sixty-third Grammy Awards were a little bit different this year. There was no live audience, so artists...

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Tom and Jerry Movie Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 11, 2021

The iconic duo Tom and Jerry are back with a new adventure in a live-action/animated hybrid movie directed...

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Best comfort TV shows

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 8, 2021

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and staying home becomes more and more familiar, there are always...

Opinion: The Best Chocolate & Mint Cookies

Opinion: The Best Chocolate & Mint Cookies

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 3, 2021

It is Girl Scout cookie sale season and as a mint & chocolate cookie lover, I decided to do a little...

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What’s coming to Netflix in March

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
March 1, 2021

As we continue to move forward in 2021, Netflix continues to upgrade its streaming options for viewers....

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Daft Punk Splits Up After Almost 30 Years.

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 25, 2021

After almost three decades of legendary and unique music, Daft Punk, the Parisian enigmatic duo that...

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“To All The Boys: Always and Forever” Movie Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 24, 2021

Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter Kovinsky (Noah Centineo), made it to the end of the line of the movie...

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Long Distance Date Ideas

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 11, 2021

Long-distance relationships often take a lot of commitment to make them work. However, there are simple...

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Review of the Super Bowl halftime show

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 9, 2021

Just like after every other Super Bowl in the history of America, when Monday morning comes we all have...

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Harry Potter TV Series might be in the early stages

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 8, 2021

A Harry Potter Live-Action TV series is rumored to be in the works with HBO Max. However, the series...

Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 4, 2021

Valentine’s day is right around the corner and with so much going on, sometimes we run out of ways...

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King Cake Season and Where To Get Them

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 2, 2021

Mardi Gras is approaching and even though we might not be able to celebrate it the traditional way, there...

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Cicely Tyson, prolific actress, dead at 96

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
February 1, 2021

Cicely Tyson, the remarkable actress that shattered racial stereotypes throughout her career, died on...

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FATE: The Winx Saga – Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
January 27, 2021

The new Netflix series “Fate: The Winx Saga” is a live-action adaptation of Iginio Straffi’s 2004...

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Legendary Talk Show Host Larry King Passed Away at 87

Alexia Castellon, Staff Writer
January 25, 2021

The legendary CNN talk show host, Larry King, passed away on Saturday at the age of 87 in Los Angeles....

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Marvel’s WandaVision takes on a 1950’s style but with a twist

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
January 21, 2021

The new Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries WandaVision opens up Marvel’s phase four with a twist....

How to have a safe Thanksgiving

How to have a safe Thanksgiving

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment editor
November 25, 2020

In the midst of a pandemic,Thanksgiving should look different this year. It has been a hard year for...

Jeopardy Host, Alex Trebek Dies at 80

Jeopardy Host, Alex Trebek Dies at 80

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2020

After four long years of battling pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy, spent his last...

Thanksgiving is a time for our favorite foods.

Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decorations

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
November 11, 2020

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and with everything going on this year, I think we have a lot...

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Hogwarts House Facts: Hufflepuff

Alexia Castellon and Jade Williams
November 6, 2020

The Harry Potter series is loved by so many people. The idea of magic, houses, ghosts and spells allow...

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Movie Review: The Witches (2020)

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
November 2, 2020

The 1990’s classic remake of Roald Dahl, The Witches, features the remarkable performances of Anne...

Tips & Tricks: How to Prevent and Reduce Maskne

Tips & Tricks: How to Prevent and Reduce Maskne

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 26, 2020

Nowadays having mask acne, or as some like to call it maskne, has become very common because of the requirement...

Halloween-like Traditions Around The World

Halloween-like Traditions Around The World

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 21, 2020

Halloween is celebrated each year on Oct. 31 across the globe. Even though most people think of Halloween...

Emily in Paris: Review

Emily in Paris: Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 20, 2020

*Spoilers Ahead* Netflix’s recent release Emily In Paris is a show based on a girl in her 20s from...

Halloween Childhood Movies Worth Rewatching

Halloween Childhood Movies Worth Rewatching

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 16, 2020

Spooky season is most definitely one of the most perfect ones to stay curled up in a sofa with a cup...

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy Video Game

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy Video Game

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 13, 2020

Warner Bros. will be releasing a new video game based on the Harry Potter series coming to Playstation...

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Austin City Limits 2020 Music Festival Goes Online

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 7, 2020

As the pandemic keeps forcing music festivals to be canceled in 2020, Austin City Limits (ACL) will be...

Movie Releases in October

Movie Releases in October

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
October 2, 2020

October brings along new spooky movies to the public, and if you’re not into spooky stuff there’s...

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Enola Holmes: Movie Review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 25, 2020

Milly Bobby Brown stars in the new Sherlock Holmes spin-off directed by Harry Bradbeer. It was  adopted...

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Review: The Social Dilemma

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 23, 2020

The documentary that is raising heads all over the globe hit Netflix on Sept. 9. The Social Dilemma is...

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The controversy of Netflix’s new film: Cuties

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 15, 2020

Netflix’s new French film Cuties (Mignonnes in French), has sparked a lot of controversy in the public...

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Spotify Playlists

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 14, 2020

When it comes to music, there is something for everyone. Whether you’re into Jazz, R&B, hip-hop,...

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Opinion: A Good List of Books

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 10, 2020

Books… Books… Books… So many authors, covers, stories, lessons, just so many where to choose from…...

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The Maine’s Flowers On The Grave: A Livestream Concert Experience

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
September 4, 2020

This past weekend, The Maine hosted Flowers On The Grave: A Livestream Concert Experience to bid farewell...

Abbie Lapeyrouse, nursing senior from Houma, practices Wheel of Fortune on a computer in Talbot Hall on Tuesday.

Virtual Experiences: 2020 Edition

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2020

Over the past few months in which staying in has become the new normal... artists, musicians, concert...

Drink Your Water, Make It Tasty!

Drink Your Water, Make It Tasty!

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 31, 2020

As we reach the end of summer, we must pay attention to our water intake and avoid dehydration, especially...

Get creative if the power goes out

Get creative if the power goes out

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 26, 2020

Even though it seems like bad things keep happening in 2020, let’s try and make the best out of the...

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Lucifer Season 5: What to Expect

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 23, 2020

**Warning: major spoilers ahead** The return of one of the most acclaimed TV shows of 2019 is in order....

Staying online and healthy

Staying online and healthy

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 20, 2020

As we swim through the ocean of transitioning into an online world that this pandemic has rapidly thrown...

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The Kissing Booth 2 review

Alexia Castellon, Entertainment Editor
August 13, 2020

The Kissing Booth is open for business once again! The romantic comedy that had us all remembering awkward...

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Folklore album review

Alexia Castellon, Staff Writer
August 10, 2020

Taylor Swift returned this summer doing what she does best; she gave us 17 songs filled with stories...

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