‘Justice League’ not as bad as it could’ve been

By Grant Stoner | Staff Writer 11/30/2017 Aside from Wonder Woman, the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) is nothing short of a spectacular train wreck. Filmmaker and director Zack Snyder’s vision for this iconic comic universe is an utter insult to every franchise being dragged through the mud. As a super-fan, I find myself becoming increasingly embarrassed to defend my favorite heroes, knowing full well that … Continue reading ‘Justice League’ not as bad as it could’ve been

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Arts & Entertainment

Getting into comic books: a newbie’s guide

By Sean Ray | a&e editor It’s no secret that comic books are creeping into other media fields. Whether it’s movies like “The Avengers” and “Man of Steel,” or TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and “Daredevil,” comic book adaptations are making big splashes on the silver and small screen. Unfortunately, comic books themselves do not seem to be enjoying the same benefits. Bleedingcool.com, a … Continue reading Getting into comic books: a newbie’s guide

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As movie budgets grow, movie posters are left behind

By Sean P. Ray | a&e editor These days, it seems very difficult to escape movie advertisements. They show up on television, on the internet, on billboards; just about any place one can think of, they are there. However, while movie trailers seem to grow increasingly more exciting with each year, movie posters only seem to grow blander. Consider some posters for classic movies. “Citizen … Continue reading As movie budgets grow, movie posters are left behind

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Long time comic combatants bring rivalry to cinema

By: Sean Ray & Corey Fischer | The Duquesne Duke DC Comics Batman v. Superman Despite a late start in comparison to their competitor Marvel, the first Iron Man movie is six years old now, and DC comics is looking to come out swinging with its lineup of films. Starting off with power houses Superman and Batman in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice scheduled … Continue reading Long time comic combatants bring rivalry to cinema

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Nerds currently trending

By Addison Smith | Sports Editor I’m not going to lie to you. I’m a little bit nerdy (and by a little bit, I mean a lot). It’s just one of my quirks, and I’ve been that way since my middle school days. There’s always been a nerdy Addison, and most days she finds her way out. What is a nerd you ask? Well, a nerd can … Continue reading Nerds currently trending

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