Op-Ed

Op Ed: Nothing but Beauty in ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Op Ed: Nothing but Beauty in ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Arts and Entertainment, Op-Ed March 27, 2017 at 8:59 pm Comments are Disabled

By Caroline Connick | Staff Writer The highly-anticipated live-action remake of Disney classic Beauty and the Beast that has stirred up massive controversy finally hit theaters on Friday, March 17. Recently, we’ve been seeing quite an impressive series of new live-action remakes of classic Disney movies from our childhood. With stunning HD quality, animation, and graphics, these films have proven quiteRead More

Education Students Respond to Betsy DeVos Confirmation

Education Students Respond to Betsy DeVos Confirmation

Campus, Op-Ed February 12, 2017 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Michelle Karparis | Associate Editor  Last week, Betsy DeVos was confirmed as the new Secretary of Education as a result of a tie-breaking vote from Vice President, Mike Pence. DeVos’ hearing led to a lot of discussion based on her lack of experience with public schools and her controversial views. Among these are her advocacy for charter schools and lackRead More

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Playlist 2016

Winter Wonderland: Holiday Playlist 2016

Arts and Entertainment, Check It Out, Multimedia, Op-Ed December 12, 2016 at 10:46 pm Comments are Disabled

By Bryce Sholtes | Staff Writer This playlist embodies what winter means to me- sitting by the fire with family, thinking about that those that matter most to us. A mix of modern folk, rock, and classic Christmas music, this playlist is guaranteed to make your winter season the best it can be. * White Winter Hymnal, Fleet Foxes ARead More

Review: Disney’s “Moana” Sails Into Success

Review: Disney’s “Moana” Sails Into Success

Arts and Entertainment, Op-Ed December 12, 2016 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Marrissa Ballard | Co-Editor-in-Chief It goes without saying that Disney and Pixar films are treasures that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In recent years, with the joining of the two studios, Disney has seemed committed to reinventing its idea of a princess, and this progress culminates in Moana. Unlike princesses of the past, Moana drives herRead More

Final Fantasy XV Review

Final Fantasy XV Review

Arts and Entertainment, Op-Ed December 12, 2016 at 12:00 am Comments are Disabled

By Steven Quinones | Staff Writer It has been 29 years since the first installment of the Final Fantasy franchise was released, and the franchise is still going strong. The last real installment was released three years ago, and the hype for something to come along and revitalize the franchise was overwhelming. Final Fantasy XV went through a lot toRead More