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“The Nun” is a masterpiece of terror and suspense
Elena Morey A&E Editor From the creative mind of James Wan, “The Nun” is another chapter in the horrifying “Conjuring” series. The film as a whole ties seamlessly back into the first “Conjuring” film and leaves the viewer chilled to the bone. In this installment, director Corin Hardy focuses on three characters. The first is…
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Quino’s political cartoons aimed for the bigger picture
Tiago Garcia Contributing Writer The world might seem rather bleak nowadays. The government is incompetent, extremist groups are on the rise and the other world superpowers do not seem to have the best intentions. In these tumultuous times, regular comedy might not seem to cut it anymore as it’s just too… “happy.” If you sometimes…
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Mexican musician Soler’s music still resonates today
Tiago Garcia Contributing Writer Mexican Independence Day is coming up soon, and, in honor of the holiday, I would like to introduce you to one of the best Mexican musicians to have ever lived: Francisco Gabilondo Soler. Born on Oct. 6, 1907, Soler never finished his studies and lived a quiet life as a composer…
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Sorry to Bother You
Most timeless science-fiction movies, no matter how far detached they seem from our mundane existence, reflect the contemporary world. The original “Star Wars,” for instance, was loosely inspired by the Vietnam War with its tale of a seemingly ill-equipped rebellion fighting a sprawling empire, and John Carpenter’s masterpiece, “They Live,” uses aliens slowly destroying the…
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Dive into the upcoming multimedia exhibit at CWAM
Holly Engel Staff Writer To many of us, the ocean is a place of beauty, wonder and even mystery — a vast expanse of water that connects the human race figuratively and literally. In it, we see reflections of who we are now and who we were thousands of years ago. To explore these…
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After 20 years, Lauryn Hill’s music is still impactful
Kamal Morgan A&E Editor This past summer, I wanted to explore more hip-hop music from the past, especially albums released in the golden age, the 1990s. One of the most critically acclaimed and revered albums during this period is Lauryn Hill’s “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” I have always known about Hill’s importance to hip-hop…
