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“GoT’ redefined fantasy TV genre

“Game of Thrones,” HBO’s adaptation of the book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” premiered April 17, 2011. From the very first episode, GoT showed what a TV series is capable of by curtailing many of the tropes...

Legacy of Woodstock not suitable for 2019

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair was a concert that defined a generation. Thousands of music and peace-loving men, women and children part of the hippie counterculture flocked to Max and Miriam Yasgur’s Bethel, New York farm for three...

Rogen, Theron odd couple in ‘Long Shot’

After the release of films “Shazam!,” “Hellboy,” and “Avengers: Endgame,” superhero fatigue is starting to set in. There are only so many times we can see something explode, so a romantic comedy can be a nice change of pace. “Long...

Measles cases hit record-high in US

Staying in good health and spirits is something many people take for granted. We benefit from being able to interact normally with those around us and for the ability to go about our lives in the way we want....

Students’ reaction mixed to concert

After 10 years without a Springfest on campus, the Student Association decided it was time to bring back the festivities to campus. Like many students, I was excited for it. It has been something I’ve wanted at Plattsburgh for...

Music and comedy bring high energy

The return of Springfest to the Plattsburgh State campus brought together students across campus proving that good laughs and music are powerful things. Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans performed in the Giltz Auditorium last Thursday night and Brooklyn-based rapper...

‘Endgame’ concludes saga of superheroes

In 2008, “Iron Man” debuted at the box office with sales of more than $98 million. Just last weekend, “Avengers: Endgame” premiered at the box office with a record breaking $1.2 billion internationally, the largest opening for a movie...

Ben and Jerry’s takes stand for 4/20

Is it entirely crazy that a popular ice cream brand made a radical political statement in a polarizing political climate? No.  In fact, it should be welcomed and commended.  April 20, or as popular culture has come to know it, 4/20,...

‘HellBoy’ remake fails at R-rated fun and gore

A general rule of thumb when it comes to movie making — the opening scene should set the tone for the rest of the story. A prime example would be the first shark attack of “Jaws” because it sets...

Culture around Coachella shifting

The Coachella Music and Arts Festival has made it appropriate and fashionable for wanna-be bloggers to walk around half-naked in the California desert.  The idea of being invited to the three-day festival and having the entire trip paid for by...
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