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Jewel thieves enter public eye: Louvre heist sparks worldwide interest, theories 

By Sophie Albertie   “Heists are so back” said a random girl dissecting the events of last weekend on a tiktok video.   The Louvre was heisted in seven minutes at 9:30 am this past Sunday. Eight items of jewelry were taken as...

Gunn, ‘Superman’ delights with lighthearted wit

By Michael Purtell   #TheGunnIsLoaded. After a successful $615 million box office stint, “Superman (2025)” has hit streaming services.  “Superman (2025)” is a joyous romp through the D.C. universe. Director James Gunn delivers yet again on a high budget superhero movie that prioritizes...

Campus culture is not dead: Reality of campus life differs from student expectations

By Ernesto Castorena   Conversations about the "death of campus culture" are becoming more relevant across SUNY Plattsburgh, especially after the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic.   The idea of community means something different to every student. As seasonal depression comes knocking and...

Swift releases 12th bad album

By Sophie Albertie   Someone needs to stop Taylor Swift from doing anything ever again — and I love successful women. Swift’s 12th studio album “The Life of a Showgirl" was released this week, only this time her fans are crying from...

A.I. actress, newest inhuman anti-art craze

By Sophie Albertie   Lights, camera, A.I It's official, art is dead. If you or someone you know has childhood pipe dreams of becoming an actor or writer or person, you may be entitled to some serious compensation.  Artificial intelligence has already taken...

Service animals VS. emotional support animals

By Diamond Krirgger   At SUNY Plattsburgh, bringing animals into dorms and classrooms is surprisingly easy.   Service animals are task-trained for a specific disability or need, while emotional support animals provide comfort and emotional support without specific training.  The contrast between the two...

‘HIM’ works in theory, not in practice.

By Sophie Albertie   A horror movie about football seems promising enough, but Justin Tipping’s Him is flashier than Friday Night Lights, and not in a good way. Produced by Jordan Peele, the film focuses on Cameron “Cam” Cade, a promising quarterback...

Trump’s bizarre homage to Kirk

By Sophie Albertie   Is it a Memorial service if the focus shifts to political campaigning for the future? Thousands of fans gathered in Arizona for the funeral of Charlie Kirk, but not a single family member was present apart from his...

Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to air: A breakdown on what the point of all that was

By Sophie Albertie   First, Jimmy Kimmel opened his mouth. What followed was two weeks of silence. Jimmy Kimmel Live! was cancelled indefinitely on Sept. 17 after airing Sept. 15. In the last episode before suspension, Kimmel touched on the back and...

Debate culture preys on college students

By Sophie Albertie   ‘Prove me wrong. ’ A phrase that has become increasingly popular over the last five years dawns brighter with every passing news cycle.  In the world of academia, divisive political speakers come to college campuses to debate with students....
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