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Staff Editorial: Was it really the ‘fog of war?’

One after another. Those three words can describe how controversy-after-controversy continues to plague President Donald Trump’s second administration in its first year back in office. On September 2, United States Special Operations Command leader Navy Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley ordered a “double tap” strike on an alleged Venezuelan “narco-terrorism” boat, killing nine. In a declassified video, two individuals who survived the first attack could be … Continue reading Staff Editorial: Was it really the ‘fog of war?’

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An “eye for an eye” is making us blind

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer If our current president’s “tough on crime” views are anything like yours, here’s what I wish I could tell you about why our current justice system is failing us all. According to the Department of Justice, the first official prison in the United States was the Old New-Gate Prison in Connecticut. It was built in 1773 in the wake of … Continue reading An “eye for an eye” is making us blind

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Travel back in time: The best Doctor Who stories of all time

Ollie Gratzinger | Editor-in-Chief 02/20/20 A chilling new episode of Doctor Who hit the screen on Sunday night with “The Haunting of Villa Diodati,” featuring the return of a classic villain — the Cybermen. This marks the first appearance of the robotic killing machines since the tenth season finale in 2017, following showrunner Chris Chibnall’s marked trend of bringing back characters from previous seasons. In … Continue reading Travel back in time: The best Doctor Who stories of all time

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Editorial: ‘Sherlock’ faces hardest problem yet

By Zachary Landau | Asst. A&E Editor What has happened to “Sherlock?” Seven years ago, the show was a breakout hit and immediately garnered praise from both critics and the public. It was slick and stylish, innovative in its effects and absolutely delightful in how it managed to transpose the classic Doyle crime stories into the modern day. Seven years ago, I would have unquestionably … Continue reading Editorial: ‘Sherlock’ faces hardest problem yet

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U.S.A. prefers British television to their own

By Aaron Warnick | Photo Editor It is 2013, barely shy of half-a-century since The Beatles hopped the pond to New York and redefined the way Americans listen to music. The United Kingdom has again created a product that will redefine how Americans entertain themselves. The British Broadcasting Corporation, commonly referred to as the BBC, has been airing television content that, quite frankly, puts most … Continue reading U.S.A. prefers British television to their own

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