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Netflix released a documentary about the dark side of kidflencing on April 9, 2025. It surrounds the lives of the many teen influencers affected by exploitation in the social media industry.
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Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidinfluencing’ exposes the exploitation behind childhood fame

Raina Mishra, Copy Editor April 30, 2025

Netflix’s ‘Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing’ premiered on April 9. This three-part documentary dives into famous teen influencer Piper Rockelle and her squad members’ past experiences...

Netflix Original, The Life List, is ranked number seven in movies on Netflix.

REVIEW: Netflix’s “The Life List” encourages viewers to pursue their dreams

Katie Haas, Photo Manager April 29, 2025

Based on the novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, “The Life List” is a 2025 romantic comedy starring Sofia Carson and Kyle Allen. The story follows Alex (Carson), who, after her mother passes, is left with...

The receipt for two tickets to see the re-release of Pride & Prejudice (2005) starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Rosamund Pike.

Two centuries later, “Pride and Prejudice” continues to capture hearts

Katie Haas, Photo Manager April 29, 2025

Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” was first published in 1813 and despite being over 200 years old, it remains a beloved romance. The story follows Elizabeth Bennet as she watches her sisters fall...

Suits LA releases on NBC and Peacock, airing weekly episodes.
Photo Credit: NBC

REVIEW: Suits L.A. fails to live up to its predecessor in a wildly uninteresting portrayal of corporate law in Los Angeles

Mau Sanchez Carmona, Sports Editor April 21, 2025

14 years after “Suits” premiered on television, the highly anticipated spinoff, “Suits L.A,” released on Peacock. In a bold attempt to revitalize the original, Suits LA falls short of the wit,...

“Adolescence” media poster featuring Owen Cooper as 13-year-old Jamie Miller.
Photo Credit: Netflix

OPINION: Inside the manosphere: ‘Adolescence’ explores the roots of online radicalization and its impact on toxic masculinity

Ishika Desai and Raina Mishra April 21, 2025

On March 13, 2025, ‘Adolescence’ took Netflix by storm, as viewers were toppled by the illustrious reality of today’s society. The miniseries compelled a huge audience, as it has quickly become the...

McDonald’s has touched the public's hearts with their new official Minecraft Meal. The meal features nostalgic references and the partnership comes as a celebration of the release of the Minecraft Movie.

Minecraft momentum: Pop culture product collaborations drives consumeristic fan behavior

Grace Boleyn, P.V. Only April 16, 2025

April 4 marked the premiere of “A Minecraft Movie,” and as people across the country flooded the theatres for its release, many companies hit the world with massive collaborations in celebration of...

The phrase, "I am Steve," prompted thunderous applause in Cinemark's IMAX theater.

REVIEW: “A Minecraft Movie” leaves theaters packed and roaring with applause on opening night

Reid Yoder, Photo Manager April 7, 2025

Friday night marked the opening of the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of the beloved block game, Minecraft. Despite the movie’s expected failure, showings saw theaters packed with high schoolers...

Louise Kames's Exhibit "I Don't See Anything That's Not Beautiful" found on the first floor of the Figge Art Museum.

Figge Art Museum exhibits Louise Kames’s “I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful”

Swetha Narmeta, Feature Section Editor April 2, 2025

Artist Louise Kames focuses on creating art from decay in the natural world, simultaneously exposing the underlying beauty of it and commenting on systemic issues. Her exhibit “I Don’t See Anything...

Shows like “Gossip Girl” are incredibly popular for teenagers. This show, however, promotes substance abuse and predatory relationships between minors and adults.

OPINION: No, hypersexualizing teenagers in television should not be normalized

Ishika Desai, Opinion Editor April 2, 2025

Teen shows used to feature a quirky main character and depicted their life as they navigated high school, growth and life. As social media began to promote edgy and controversial content, though, teen...

Pictured is the poster for "Invincible's" third season.
Credit: Prime Video

REVIEW: Invincible Season 3 provides an action-packed commentary on the “Hero’s Dilemma.”

Reid Yoder, Photo Upload March 31, 2025

Following what critics would say was a lackluster second season, Robert Kirkman’s “Invincible” season 3 surpassed audiences’ expectations, noting itself for its introspective storytelling and finely...

The new Snow White movie includes many reinvented aspects of the film. From the characters' looks and journeys, the movie is unlike what many anticipated.

REVIEW: Snow White’s reinvention leaves fans conflicted

Ava Sauser, Student Life Editor March 31, 2025

The new Snow White movie has recently hit theaters and viewers have mixed feelings about it. Disney fans are critical of the actors, costumes and plot changes. However, the storyline portrays potentially...

Pictured are three Oscars and the movie posters for "Dune: Part Two," "Anora," and "Emilia Pérez." The three competed for "Best Picture" on Oscar night, "Anora" coming out on top in the end.

Oscars night sparks controversy as cinema fans share differing opinions on the quality and authenticity of the Academy Awards voting criteria

Reid Yoder, Photo Manager March 31, 2025

In this cinema age, movie fans have continually found the Oscars biased and unfaithful to the public’s opinion. Also referred to as the “Academy Awards,” the criteria is highly selective. After...

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