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Five must-watch movies for Halloween
There is no doubt students will have plenty of things to do this weekend for the Halloween holiday. Whether you plan on attending a party or dressing up, or even just sitting around eating candy with your friends, one thing to check off your list is to watch scary movies. So, what movies are deemed worthy […]
Horror anime that will terrify you on Halloween
For those who are not keen on watching the usual Halloween movies but are into cartoons or anime and would like to get a new perspective of the horror genre for the Halloween season, here are some chilling, creepy and terrifying anime to watch. “Attack on Titan” The world of “Attack on Titan” is violent, chaotic […]
‘American Horror Story’ finally making sense
Warning: Spoilers ahead about season five of “American Horror Story: Hotel” In season five of “American Horror Story: Hotel,” the third episode finally seems to pull together the guests of the Hotel Cortez. The episode, entitled “Mommy,” clarifies the motivations of most of the characters. Some character’s motivations are still a little murky, but at least […]
Omaha author defies stereotypes in Nebraska-set novel
I came across author Rainbow Rowell after my sister recommended me to her. I read her novel “Fangirl” and fell in love with it, but quickly got bored with it. My sister, on another hand, loved it. So when it came time to read her book “Eleanor and Park,” I wasn’t really excited because my […]
American Horror Story continues its shock factor with series premiere
With October officially here, haunted houses, scary movies/TV shows, pumpkin patches and fall-flavored foods have all returned in full force. Perhaps one of the most-hyped of these is the return of FX’s horror anthology series “American Horror Story: Hotel.” With the new season comes new characters, among which is The Countess played by Lady Gaga […]
“The Black Parade” is a timeless, relatable album
My favorite album of all time is “The Black Parade,” by My Chemical Romance. When I was in the sixth grade, I bought the album and fell in love with it. The music, the lyrics and the song arrangements all drew me in. I could understand what the band was trying to portray through their […]
Author touches on relatable topics in satirical novels
American writer and satirist Kurt Vonnegut is widely known for his novels including “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Breakfast of Champions.” Each novel portrays a different message as well as shows a bit of the views and morals Vonnegut has. Slaughterhouse-Five portrays a message about the events of Word War Two, and “Breakfast of Champions” reflects America’s position […]
‘Cowboy Bebop’ helps viewers deal with their past, wrongdoings
Anime is one of my favorite things to watch, and basically the only medium of television I can truly enjoy and it has helped me develop as a writer in many ways. “Cowboy Bebop” is quite near perfection when talking about an animated classic, and to this day is my favorite anime of all time. […]
Celebrity ignorance frequently ignored
There is a certain arrogance and pride a lot of celebrities have which makes them feel like they can say what the want, whenever they want. For instance, some celebrities have been known to share their feelings about how they are homophobic, racist, sexist or any other terrible “ist,” and most of the time they […]
Juice cleanse rejuvenates body, mind
Last week a crazy thought came into my head: I should try a juice cleanse. Hearing celebrity after celebrity say they’ve juice cleansed and felt more energized, healthier and even skinnier I thought, “Why not?” With the semester a little more than a month in everyone can start to feel a bit sluggish. With promises to […]