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What went wrong with “The Goldfinch?”

Nasya Blackshear, Contributor September 23, 2019
“The Goldfinch” had the potential to be something great, but with a gross box office of 3.7 million and a budget of 45 million, it has proven to be a flop.
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We may all float here, but “IT Chapter Two” falls flat

Brianna Silva, Contributor September 17, 2019
As a result of its hyperbolic elements, every single fear, suspenseful moment and death lost all significance. 
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Ask UMass – Finals week

Rachel Swansburg and Meghan Carney May 2, 2019
Rachel Swansburg and Meghan Carney ask UMass students about their upcoming finals and how they're going to celebrate once they're done. 
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Avengers: Postgame

The first half of this "Avengers: Endgame" reaction is spoiler-free.
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Beychella is back: Three main takeaways from Beyonce’s “Homecoming” documentary

Chloe Lindahl, Writer May 1, 2019
The Netflix documentary takes viewers through the captivating process leading up to Beyonce's epic 2018 Coachella performance
UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium

UMass hosts third annual Women in Sports Media Symposium

Patrick Kline and Matt Berg April 30, 2019
Students had the opportunity to gain valuable insight from veteran women in sports journalism during the five-hour symposium
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Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart” is funny, but is it Gen Z’s “generational anthem?”

Brian Choquet, Campus News Editor April 26, 2019
"Booksmart" changes the paradigm of coming-of-age films to create a spunky narrative for today's youth.
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Ranking all 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies: Part 7

Which MCU movies sit at the top of the list?
“Booksmart” sneak peek: interview with Olivia Wilde, Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Katie Silberman

“Booksmart” sneak peek: interview with Olivia Wilde, Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Katie Silberman

Matt Berg, Assistant News Editor April 25, 2019
The Breakfast Club, Dazed and Confused and Clueless served as inspiration for this coming-of-age film.
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Ranking all 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies: Part 6

Which top six MCU movie inspired a rare case of ranking "Inception?"
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Ask UMass – Campus construction

Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy April 24, 2019
With the construction of the Student Union building underway, Rachel Swansburg and Rebecca Duffy ask UMass students what they want to see next on campus.
(Screenshot from the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer / YouTube)

Ranking all 21 Marvel Cinematic Universe movies: Part 5

Infinity stones, zany characters and...great soundtracks? See which Marvel films made it into our top 10 MCU rankings.
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