By John Ancillotti, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Nintendo put out a live 50-minute online showcase of upcoming Nintendo Switch games, including more information on revealed games, ports of older games and announcements for new games. The Nintendo Direct, the name of the online showcase, began with the announcement of the next fighter coming to “Super…
By Kathy Williams, Features Editor The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most highly anticipated performances annually. In the midst of socially distant celebrations across America, the show provides additional entertainment amongst chicken wings, snacks and fanfare. With the COVID-19 pandemic still rampant in the United States, restrictions were implemented for players, fans…
By Julianna Misenheimer, Contributing Writer Celebrity dating drama is not a new development within the music industry. Taylor Swift knows that better than anyone. Witnessing such drama is an American rite of passage, and for Generation Z, this baptism is delivered at the hands of Olivia Rodrigo. Since the release of Rodrigo’s new single “drivers…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Features Assignment Editor On Sunday, Americans watched the most decorated quarterback in National Football League history, Tom Brady, and the most exciting young quarterback in the NFL, Patrick Mahomes, play in the 2021 Super Bowl. Whether a person paid attention to the game or not, viewers can all agree that every year…
By Margaret DeMarco, Contributing Writer Cardi B is starting the new year off right with her new song “Up,” as it sits at number two on iTunes’ Global Top 100 chart within its first week. Not only did the song soar to the top of the charts immediately, it also quickly became a viral video…
By Kelsey Purcell, Staff Writer The nominees for the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards were released on Feb. 3. Due to the pandemic, the Hollywood Foreign Press Associate had to virtually announce the nominations. Netflix dominated both the television and film categories, receiving 42 total nominations: 22 film and 20 television. “Emily in Paris,” “The…
Indie-rock band releases political single days before election Matt Villanueva, Features Editor Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, there has been no shortage of political anthems criticizing his administration. From Fiona Apple’s song “Tiny Hands,” to Death Cab for Cuties’ “Million Dollar Loan,” to The Avett Brothers’s album “Closer than Together” to the obvious…
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor COVID-19 has challenged in-store retailers across the nation by making them enforce social distancing, mask wearing and other sanitization procedures. However, retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy and Target are still planning on implementing sales for the Black Friday season. Black Friday, the term given to the Friday after…
By Cammie Dutchess, Managing Editor “Grand Army,” a new Netflix original series, follows five teens as they navigate and overcome high school, political and social obstacles. The series, which is ranked nine in the top 10 in the U.S. today, is set in a fictional Brooklyn high school where people of all identities attend. The…
By John Pullano and Matt Villanueva, Editor-in-Chief and Features Editor 13 years ago, CBS brought to television one of the most unique reality shows of the 21st century: Kid Nation. Hosted by Jonathon Karsh, CBS took 40 kids into a desert eigth miles south of Santa Fe, New Mexico to spend 40 days in Bonanza…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Staff Writer Shonda Rhimes has produced and created many hit TV shows since her start in the industry in 1995. She is best known as the creator and writer of the medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy.” Shonda also created, wrote and executive produced the “Grey’s Anatomy” spin-off “Private Practice” and the political thriller…
New Netflix docu-series follows deaf students in D.C. By Kaitlin Sinclair, Staff Writer The Netflix original series released on Oct.9, “Deaf U” is a Netflix docuseries that follows a group of friends who attend Gallaudet University and are either deaf or hard of hearing. Through eight 20-minute episodes, the audience is exposed to what is…
By Cody Shimp, Contributing Writer It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the lives of everyone. An impact socially, mentally and physically. This pandemic has not only impacted everyone’s lives now, but has changed the future too. People across the globe have lost family members, friends, jobs, money, social…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Staff Writer “The Haunting of Bly Manor” is gaining star status. The top 10 Netflix series is a supernatural horror series, created by Mike Flanagan, and is loosely based on Henry James’s novella “The Turn of the Screw.” It is the follow-up series to “The Haunting of Hill House’’ and the second…
By Kathy Williams, Features Assignment Editor Many celebrities have voiced their opinions on President Trump, however singer Demi Lovato wrote a song to publicly announce her views. “Commander in Chief” by Lovato is a political song that discusses issues in the United States today. Lovato’s single “Commander in Chief” was released on Oct. 14 through…
By Kelsey Purcell, Contributing Writer Bryson Tiller released “Trapsoul” and long awaited, deluxe edition new album, “Anniversary.” Bryson Tiller is known to mix R&B and hip hop. His style of music is comparable to artists like PartyNextDoor and Roy Woods. He has a soft tone, smooth rhythm and incorporates a synthesizer to create a fusion…
By Ashley Gallagher, Contributing Writer After the success of her third full-length album, “Manic,” Halsey has released the deluxe version of the album. She released two new songs, two remixes, two acoustic songs, four stripped songs and her song with Marshmello, ”Be Kind,” on the deluxe version. These additions help to amplify the themes and…
By Emilie Weinbeck, Staff Writer A new series of documentaries are bringing viewers an inside look into some of the most pressing issues facing society. The “New York Times Presents” is a series of ten standalone documentaries that air every other Friday of each month on Hulu and FX. The series represents the unparalleled journalism…
By Kieran Ryan, Contributing Writer In a world torn by political distress, social injustice and a global pandemic, there is only one thing that can cause society to put their differences behind and unite as one: Fads. Silly bands, Tamagotchis and Psy’s Gangnam Style are just a few examples of the extensive and rich history…
By Max McAuliff, Opinion Editor Christopher Nolan is the most talented writer and director in the entertainment industry right now. Yes, more talented than Quentin Tarantino, Steven Spielberg or even Martin Scorsese. Nolan consistently releases movies that not only receive great reviews, but that make a boatload of money at the box office as well.…
