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Tik Tok devolves in quarantine

One would think that Tik Tok would be the answer to boredom during quarantine, but the app has changed since the lockdown. There is seldom creative comedy, dances or storytimes. Instead, users now see a cluster of racial jokes,...

‘Bad Education’ belongs in the honors program

Last September, Cory Finley’s “Bad Education” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to positive reactions. It was labeled as an “IndieWire Critic’s Pick” by David Ehrlich, and Variety’s Peter Debruge said it was one of Hugh Jackman’s best...

In the Seams: Making homemade facemasks

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand for face masks increases. Many countries like the United States and China are stockpiling these masks to use as a barrier from the virus. Finding one in stores may be difficult, but...

COVID demands us to reflect

In our mentally demanding, rapidly evolving, work-centered society, it is difficult to take a pause and reflect. COVID-19 demands we do exactly that.  We all face realities previously unimagined. The hardships that plague us make us question the stability of...

Musical melodies become outlet in wake of pandemic

Handfuls of musicians’ plans to release new tunes were cut short in the wake of COVID-19. For some artists, not postponing their new albums and singles wasn’t an issue — it may just be a creative outlet for fans...

‘Antrum’ brings a new take to found-footage horror

At the turn of the century, the horror genre was transformed with “The Blair Witch Project.” With a production budget of only $60,000, the genius of the film really lay in the marketing. Without decent internet at the time,...

While New York pauses, essential workers don’t

Oh, how the tables have turned. Parents often tell their children to “work hard” or “go to college” unless they want to make minimum wage at a grocery store, McDonald’s or any other job that doesn’t require a degree and...

In the Seams: Upcycling brings creativity to quarantine

In the fashion world, transforming your clothing into something new has always been a great way to change up your style and can make for a great hobby. This is known as DIY-ing your clothes — a trend that’s...

‘Tigertail’ offers powerful look at immigration

Netflix created an incredible amount of buzz with its documentary miniseries “Tiger King.” The story behind Joe Exotic is sensational and worth all of the discussion. However, the streaming giant has produced a far more moving drama that also...

We didn’t get to say goodbye

The class of 2020 is shocked, scared, angry, sad and confused. We’re all waiting for Ashton Kutcher to come out from behind a curtain and tell us we’ve been Punk’d. Our senior year of college is effectively over, and we’ve...
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