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Artwork by Celina Rivernider.

Marked As Read: “A Little Life”

Celina Rivernider March 1, 2021
Tune in to hear Celina unpack the controversial "A Little Life."
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Texas winter storm spares no one

Rebeca Pereira, Writer March 1, 2021
Young people across the South have watched as pipes ran bone-dry or burst and have helped haul buckets of non-potable pool water up flights stairs to flush neighbors’ unflushable toilets. But even Texas’ youngest and fittest are impotent to an indiscriminate storm and the impenetrable immunity of youth has come undeniably into question under the strain of freezing temperatures and unstable power.
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“The World’s a Little Blurry”: Billie Eilish’s world of her own

Sean Dunham, Music Entertainment Editor February 28, 2021
Going from an ordinary, music-crazed teenager to a worldwide icon, Eilish's documentary takes viewers on an emotional journey through her life and career.
Photo taken from The Guardian

Ari Aster: The mind behind “Hereditary” and “Midsommar”

Aaron Vincent Facundo, TV/Film Editor February 27, 2021
Even before a Hollywood budget, horror director Ari Aster was making some of the most horrific films.
Hobbies for Anxiety Relief: How practicing mindfulness can change your life

Hobbies for Anxiety Relief: How practicing mindfulness can change your life

Madison Bethune, Assistant Lifestyle Editor February 26, 2021
Mindfulness is the overall practice of being present. It is a form of meditation that with time, can improve all aspects of your life. Going beyond helping with anxiety and depression symptoms, many say mindfulness is the key to living a happy life.
The Zoo Report: Spring semester

The Zoo Report: Spring semester

Kacey Connolly and Chloe Lindahl February 26, 2021
Tune in for a recap on the start of semester.
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Major layoffs leave the Daily Hampshire Gazette “overwhelmed”

Julia Donohue, Managing Editor February 25, 2021
“The bottom line is that the decline in objective and fact-based journalism has created an environment where information can be weaponized and conspiracy theories can radicalize people into believing that the things that happened didn’t even happen,”
Getting Through with Mexican Gothic, A Novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Getting Through with “Mexican Gothic,” A Novel by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Emma Sammuli, Lifestyle Editor February 25, 2021
If you are a fan of the recent series "The Haunting of Hill House" or the "Haunting of Bly Manor," I can assure you that you will enjoy "Mexican Gothic," as it drips with creepy haunted house overtures, family secrets, tragedy and gore.
Daft Punk performing at Coachella, 2006 / Cred. Getty Images.

Daft Punk announces sudden disbandment

Isabel Guilmette, Writer February 24, 2021
The French duo leaves behind an electric legacy after nearly 30 years.
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Studio Ghibli: A collection of amazing storytelling and nostalgia

Emilee Klein, Writer February 24, 2021
Writer Emilee Klein invites us through her spoiler-free guide for the Studio Ghibli movies.
Wire News Round Up - 2.22.2021

Wire News Round Up – 2.22.2021

Nicole Biagioni and Ethan Brayall-Brown February 22, 2021
Catch Nicole Biagioni and Ethan Brayall-Brown debut the first episode of their campus updates broadcast
Artwork by Nick Contardo.

Goons Talk Tunes: Taylor Swift, The Weeknd’s halftime show and Tik Tok hits

Emma Calnan and Nick Contardo February 22, 2021
Tune in for a recap on music's biggest winter hits.
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