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Daniel Franzese performs comedy, talks about Mean Girls career

by Megan Trotter | staff writer April 7, 2022 A monochromatic array of pink could be seen inside the Union Ballroom on March 31 as actor, activist and comedian Daniel Franzese put on his comedy routine, proudly titled, “Yass Things Are Amazing.”  In addition to his performance, the event also featured refreshments, a merchandise table, a raffle, a Q&A and a personal meet and greet … Continue reading Daniel Franzese performs comedy, talks about Mean Girls career

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Final chapter of ‘To All the Boys’ franchise excites fans

Braylyn Bruno | staff writer 2/18/21 On Friday we reached the final chapter in the To All the Boys franchise with the much anticipated release of To All the Boys: Always and Forever on Netflix. The third movie, starring Lana Condor (Lara Jean) and Noah Centineo (Peter), determines Lara Jean and Peter’s future, post-graduation. The movie is bound to please fans as they get a … Continue reading Final chapter of ‘To All the Boys’ franchise excites fans

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Socially distant comedy show gives Pittsburgh a fresh breath

Colleen Hammond Managing Editor 10/01/20 After a year like this, everyone could use a good laugh. Luckily, thanks to the efforts of Arcade Comedy Theater, Pittsburgh can experience the fun and joy of stand-up comedy in a safe, socially distant environment once again. As a result of the changes to daily life in the pandemic, Arcade Comedy Theater began adapting their shows to accommodate for … Continue reading Socially distant comedy show gives Pittsburgh a fresh breath

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Netflix’s Daybreak, though not perfect, is action-packed fun

Hannah Boucher 11/07/19 Children turning savage in the absence of adults: William Golding first introduced the concept 65 years ago with his critically-acclaimed novel Lord of the Flies. Netflix re-introduces the idea with its new action-comedy original series, Daybreak. After an atomic bomb goes off, wiping out the entire adult population, the kids must learn to fend for themselves. Sticking to what they know best … Continue reading Netflix’s Daybreak, though not perfect, is action-packed fun

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Hasan Minhaj returns with Patriot Act

Neil Runge | Staff Writer 11/01/18 In today’s society, learning about politics is tiring and emotionally draining, but Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj is making the act of learning about today’s current political climate something that can both entertain, inform and motivate viewers to learn more. This show premiered on Netflix with two episodes this past Sunday and new episodes to be added weekly, each … Continue reading Hasan Minhaj returns with Patriot Act

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YouTube channel h3h3productions wins fair use lawsuit

By Zach Landau | A&E Editor On Aug. 23, Ethan and Hila Klein of the YouTube channel h3h3productions won a year-and-a-half-long lawsuit filed against them by Matt Hosseinzadeh, otherwise known as Matt Hoss of the channel MattHossZone. Hoss’ original complaint, filed April 2016, alleged that the Kleins infringed on his copyright, later adding the charges of defamation and misuse of DMCA counter notifications after the … Continue reading YouTube channel h3h3productions wins fair use lawsuit

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Staff Editorial: President talks politics with Zach Galifianakis

By Duke Staff Viral. A word more commonly associated with a small, infectious agent in the medical field has claimed a new meaning in the age of the Internet. To “go viral” in cyber space is nothing like the flu; instead, it refers to the mass traffic or attention to a specific website, article, meme or any other form of digital media. Viral media on … Continue reading Staff Editorial: President talks politics with Zach Galifianakis

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