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The Courier

“Eternal Sunshine:” Doesn’t Ariana Grande Know That The Internet Never Forgets?

“Eternal Sunshine:” Doesn’t Ariana Grande Know That The Internet Never Forgets?

Ariana Grande released her seventh album “Eternal Sunshine” about the highs and lows of being in love in an R&B, synth pop display.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Demonstrators hold Palestinian flags at a Nov. 12 protest on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Ill.

Selective Sympathy Amounts to Hypocrisy

Varying media coverage of international adversities suggests bias when it comes to demonstrating sympathy.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Graphic by Bee Bishop

The Fantasy Fumble: Why Big-Budget Adaptations Are Missing the Mark

The underwhelming adaptations of popular fantasy series like “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” highlight common industry pitfalls, reflecting recurring issues in storytelling, character development and fidelity to the source material.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
Killer Klassix: The True Blue - 2017 Singles

Killer Klassix: The True Blue – 2017 Singles

While initially challenging, the band flourished under the challenge, further pushing the sound of alternative pop, and adding their own artistic flare to each track produced during the beginning of the year.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
A Girlie Girl’s Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy: “Iron Widow” Review

A Girlie Girl’s Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy: “Iron Widow” Review

Xiran Jay Zhao sets out to create a technological and fantastical world to explore feminine rage unapologetically. The result was a fast-paced thrill ride that made for an entertaining read.
Bee Bishop, Editor-in-Chief
February 26, 2024
Graphic by Sara Spampinato

A Million Faces: Identity Within The Aesthetic Movement

A look into how the internet has turned visual language and subcultures into a fleeting trend.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
Killer Klassix: The True Blue 2016 Singles

Killer Klassix: The True Blue 2016 Singles

In the case of The True Blue, the search for identity is somewhere between prose-driven lyrics and small, thematic melodies that parallel experiences in life.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
“Zelda: Ocarina of Time” Reimagined as a Manga

“Zelda: Ocarina of Time” Reimagined as a Manga

Akira Himekawa’s illustrated adaptation of the classic video game offers a compelling reader experience.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
The New Look: But What Are We Actually Looking At?

“The New Look”: But What Are We Actually Looking At?

An examination into the disappointing release of the Fashion House Battle of 20th Century France.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Boy and the Heron movie poster.

A Critical Look at “The Boy and the Heron”

As a longtime fan of Miyazaki’s work, I had hoped for another masterpiece on par with “Spirited Away” or “Princess Mononoke.” Instead, I found myself longing for the emotional depth and narrative coherence that characterized his earlier films.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Killer Klassix: Too Close To Touch: “Too Close to Touch EP”

Killer Klassix: Too Close To Touch: “Too Close to Touch EP”

Keaton’s vulnerable lyrics paired with Moore’s pop-influenced basslines and layered with Marble and Kidd’s intricately emotive guitar melodies makes for a brilliant debut effort that is equally romantic and ambitious.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
February 19, 2024
Masters Of The Air: A Nosedive Into Predictability

“Masters Of The Air”: A Nosedive Into Predictability

AppleTV+’s new World War II limited series is style without substance.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
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