Naomi Girson | opinions editor President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to censor the narrative, the news and the network comedians. Two months ago, CBS announced that they were canceling “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” in May 2026. They said the decision was a financial one, that was mainly due to a $16 million lawsuit CBS was facing from President Donald Trump, after he … Continue reading Censorship on late night television
Josh Imhof | staff writer Nearly three decades ago today, the animation and cinematic landscape changed forever when Pixar released its first movie, “Toy Story,” in 1995. The film set a new precedent for what an animated film could be with its revolutionary CGI and imaginative storytelling. Twenty-seven films and seven TV shows later, Pixar shows no signs of slowing down, with more productions slated … Continue reading Science center reveals magic behind Pixar
Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 3/11/21 After eight long weeks, WandaVision has finally come to a close. The season finale is emblematic of the show itself — brilliant in its quiet moments, and held back by questionable story decisions. Episode 9, “The Series Finale,” though one of the longest episodes of the series squanders the extra minutes, succumbing to the same pitfalls of boring homogeneity … Continue reading ‘WandaVision’ season finale dissatisfies audiences
Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 2/11/21 WandaVision episodes 4 and 5 transform the show from an entertaining yet perplexing ride with a hint of intrigue to some of the best content in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This episode bundle begins and ends on extremely high notes. Episode 4’s cold open is one of the best of the MCU, and episode 5’s ending reveal is not only … Continue reading New ‘Wandavision’ episodes astound viewers
Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 1/28/21 WandaVision episode three “Now In Color” sheds the black and white and plunges itself into a vibrant technicolor display, replicating the look and feel of 1970s sitcoms. “Now In Color” is filled to the brim with playful gags and charming character moments centered around Wanda’s (Elizebeth Olsen) inexplicable, unnaturally quickly progressing pregnancy. In terms of delivering answers to any questions … Continue reading WandaVision introduces a pop of color to the series
Capri Scarcelli | arts and entertainment editor 1/21/21 She may drive alone past your street, but she’s in good company globally when it comes to bad breakups. Well known as the lead character “Nini” on Disney+’s High School Musical The Musical: The Series (HSMTMTS), 17-year-old actress and singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo debuted her hit single “Driver’s License,” steering its way to the top of the charts at … Continue reading New single “Driver’s License” takes the road for success
Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 1/21/21 WandaVision is a breath of fresh air unlike anything Marvel Studios has produced in over a decade. Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany reprise their roles of Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) and The Vision, kicking off the first of many Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) television shows slated for release exclusively on Disney+. Though the characters were both introduced back in … Continue reading WandaVision brings new dynamic to Marvel
Katie SeCaur | Staff Writer 12/05/19 On Nov. 22, Disney’s much anticipated Frozen 2, hit the silver screen in theaters worldwide, sending many parents and their little ones to the theater to see the latest adventure of Anna and Elsa. The early box office receipts have been staggering, with a global box office take of $742 million in the film’s first two weeks of release, … Continue reading Frozen 2 a well-crafted next chapter for franchise
Hannah Boucher | Staff Writer 11/20/19 With finals week approaching quickly, students must resist a new temptation— Disney+. It has been a little over a week since the media behemoth, Disney, launched its brand new streaming service. Nostalgic fans of old Disney Channel originals or classic films that have quite some time in the infamous vault have been streaming non-stop since Nov. 12 — myself … Continue reading Disney+ a fine investment for hardcore fans
Griffin Sendek & Josiah Martin | The Duquesne Duke 05/02/19 It is near-impossible to think of a film series as expansive and long-lasting as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Nobody could have predicted 11 years ago that the franchise would grow to include 23 films, or that its flagship Avengers arc would conclude with the three-hour, genre-defining epic that is Avengers: Endgame. It is wild … Continue reading Endgame wraps up a generation’s favorite films
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