Photo Courtesy of John Matthew Smith and www.celebrity-photos.com, Flickr J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, drew massive attention to herself on Twitter last week, when she was doxxed by a group of protestors. Rowling is well-known for her transphobic views and concerns about sex and gender […]
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Photo courtesy of Ramapo College. The Ramapo College Student Government Association (SGA) met on Wednesday, Nov. 24, to discuss how the current Dining Services is not meeting the needs of the community. From cultural differences to health issues, a variety of dietary restrictions are unacknowledged by the current options. SGA Secretary […]
New Cowboy Bebop remake takes two steps forward, three steps back
Photo courtesy of Adam Chu's Tumblr, Wiki. From the brilliantly defined cast of characters to the lively world-building, there’s a lot to love about “Cowboy Bebop.” However, the live-action adaptation fails to properly translate any of these aspects from the original anime. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the seminal 1998 anime “Cowboy […]
House of Gucci fills lengthy runtime with tension, laughs and great acting
Photo courtesy of Pedro Moutinho Da Silva, Flickr. The movie “House of Gucci,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Ridley Scott, was absolutely phenomenal. Based on a true story, the film illustrates the events leading up to the assassination of Maurizio Gucci. In the first week and weekend since the release, “House of […]
Our Violent Ends release party a welcome return to in-person book launches
Photo courtesy of Marissa Krasny. After nearly two years of virtual events, the literary world is stepping out of cyberspace and back into the streets. Having been put through a tailspin due to the coronavirus pandemic delaying and shifting book releases, publicity events had to totally reorganize the way they […]
How to gift give in plenty of environmentally friendly ways
Photo courtesy of freestocks, Unsplash. Each year the holiday season brings immeasurable cheer, but it’s also accompanied by unsustainable waste. “Americans throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving to New Year's holiday period than any other time of year. The extra waste amounts to 25 million tons of garbage,” Stanford […]
Summer Walker breaks monumental records with new album
Photo courtesy of Harlen Cruz. Summer Walker has made history by becoming the first R&B woman to top the Billboard 200 charts with her latest album “Still Over It.” Debuting at No. 1 soon after its Nov. 5 release, Walker has also become one of the only women to take […]
The best video games to gift your loved ones this holiday season
Photo courtesy of Igor Karimov, Unsplash. The holiday season is a perfect time for anybody who enjoys video games. Not only are all the new and old video games typically on sale, but we also finally have time to start clearing out our video game backlog during vacation.That is, until […]
Returning to a new normal in cinema: 2021’s top 5 films
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. 2021 was the year of audiences slowly but surely returning to cinemas to enjoy films in a theatrical format, on top of streaming services becoming more viable and acceptable for new movie releases and audience enjoyment. It’s become clear that audiences are willing to […]
The Combat Hippies highlight Puerto Rican history and struggles
Photo Courtesy of Matthew Wikfors The Berrie Center invited Puerto Rican performance group The Combat Hippies to perform their provocative theater piece “Amal” on Nov. 16 in celebration of Puerto Rican Heritage Month and Veterans and Military Families Month. The show explores the search for purpose and identity through the […]