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He’s back: Bernie to run in 2020

It is almost that time of year again. Some may see it as a second Christmas and for anti-Trump voters, it could be a day of celebration.   The 2020 election is approaching rather quickly and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has...

Jussie Smollett lets down Chicago

Jussie Smollett has disappointed minority communities across the United States. It’s as simple as that.  If the back and forth coverage of the Jussie Smollett case hasn’t reached your ears yet, it’s important that you understand what has taken place...

‘Spider-Verse’ catches the eye

On June 20, 2017, filmmakers Phil Lord and Chris Miller were fired from the infamous production of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” by Disney.  A year and a half later, Lord and Miller have won the Oscar for Best Animated...

Renovations across campus mark change

The sun has traveled around the sun four times since I stepped foot in the North Country. It is my last semester as an undergraduate student and Plattsburgh State does not look the same. From vintage rustic vibes to...

Students balance school

One week, three exams, two quizzes, four papers. Sound stressful? Welcome to the reality of the workload of the average college student.  High school, sometimes, does not prepare students for the immense workloads that college has to offer.  Trying to balance...

‘Roma’ is a mural of Mexico

Alfonso Cuarón’s “Roma” starts off with a shot of a tiled floor. Birds are chirping in the background, opening credits fade in and out, and then you hear water being poured onto the ground. The water enters the frame...

Blackface in fashion starts boycotts

In the fashion industry, there appears to be a common theme of ignorance. Gucci appears to join the ranks of notable brands finding themselves in hot water, after releasing a sweater for retail sale that resembled blackface.  The sweater was...

‘Black Panther’ soars as nominee

Marvel has built one of the most financially successful and narratively ambitious cinematic universes through 20 films over the span of 10 years. We can all agree that when we first saw “Iron Man” in 2008, no one would...

Lack of Oscars host poses potential challenge for ratings

For the first time in thirty years, the Oscars will not have a host. This follows the backlash over old tweets from comedian Kevin Hart that were deemed offensive and homophobic.          The tweet that resurfaced including...

Women shine at the Grammys

Like many awards shows nowadays, The Grammys appeared to be on a path to self-destruction.  Previous years of the coveted award ceremony had failed to recognize popular and successful hip-hop and rap artists nominated for major awards like Album of...
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