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Passengers review

“Passengers” review

Grace Haworth, Graphic Design Editor January 26, 2017

“Passengers,” a unique mix of a sci-fi thriller and a love story, is a movie like none I have ever seen before. This coherent combination of two genres that don’t usually meet is centered of two...

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Netflixs new series inspires excitement with its promotion art leading up to the release.

Netflix adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s masterpiece lives up to standards

Lauren Textor, Editor-In-Chief January 24, 2017

For a show that continually warns its viewers to look away, Netflix’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events” makes it difficult to do so. Its combination of stars such as Neil Patrick Harris catch the...

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The new hit Netflix show The OAs main character Prairie reconnects with her mother in a touching scene.

“The OA:” A new take on sci-fi television

Scout Molder, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2017

In the past few years, Netflix has put out several hit original series, including “House of Cards,” “Orange is the New Black,” “Making a Murderer,” and “Stranger Things.” Most recently,...

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Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

“Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief January 18, 2017

Although we have all taken an American history class, our view of issues central to our nation’s history is often shallow and one-sided. One of these issues is that of race; many interpret race relations...

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Carry On sparks interest with fantasy world

‘Carry On’ sparks interest with fantasy world

Hannah Haworth, Co-Web Editor January 1, 2017

Simon Snow is the chosen one. In this magical world, Simon Snow is the most powerful wizard ever born, and he has been chosen to fight the villain of ”Carry On” by Rainbow Rowell, the Insidious Humdrum....

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

Harry Potter spin-off enchants audience, but goes too far with plot complexity.
Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief December 12, 2016

From Nifflers and Thunderbirds to the Roaring 20s and dark magic, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” expands the Harry Potter universe in ways that are, indeed, fantastic. While some qualities...

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GamePigeon: Say hello to your new battery killer

GamePigeon: Say hello to your new battery killer

Raven Fletcher, Business Manager December 8, 2016

In a world of ever-changing technology, the basics are sometimes forgotten. In a survey of 74 students, 56.8 percent said they prefer board games to phone games. To accommodate our on-the-go modern world,...

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Body Worlds

Body Worlds

Grace Haworth, Graphic Design Editor December 2, 2016

One of the highlights of Kansas City this year was the Body Worlds exhibit at Union Station. The exhibit lasted from May 21 to Oct. 23 and attracted people from across the state. It displayed real human...

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Country superstar Kenny Chesney releases new album, “Cosmic Hallelujah”

Country superstar Kenny Chesney releases new album, “Cosmic Hallelujah”

Dirk Beashore, Sports Editor November 17, 2016

Kenny Chesney’s 16th studio album titled “Cosmic Hallelujah” is the typical roller coaster ride that most Chesney albums are. He’ll bring you up and then take you down, just to bring you back up...

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Generic horror movie fails to meet expectations

Generic horror movie fails to meet expectations

Karli Trumbo, Staff November 3, 2016

“Ouija: Origin of Evil” is a horror thriller that begins in the 1960s household of a scam artist, Alice Zander (Elizabeth Reaser), who pretends to be a psychic in order to help people feel comfort...

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Views by Drake

“Views” by Drake

Grace Haworth, Graphic Design Editor October 24, 2016

Even though Drake’s Summer Sixteen Tour is coming to an end, the effects of his album “Views” can still be felt. The collection of 20 unique songs was released on April 29, 2016, and it is going...

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22, A Million by Bon Iver

“22, A Million” by Bon Iver

Abby Neal, Web Editor-In-Chief October 10, 2016

In today’s musical landscape, new song releases tend to sound extremely similar, if not exactly the same. Even music labeled alternative begins to blend together, and it’s often hard to imagine the...

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