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Senior Nikhil Ramaraju is captured in the moment as he replicates his favorite scene from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022).

REVIEW: “puss in boots: the last wish” sets the standard for animated film

Pranav Suresh, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 11, 2023

“Oh, not another Puss in Boots movie,” many probably said with rolled eyes when they saw this in the box office showings, and if these individuals saw any of the older versions, their opinions might...

“Bones and All was released in the United States on Nov. 18, a little more than 2 months after its premiere at the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 2. Promotional photo courtesy of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Productions.

REVIEW: “Bones and All”

Rupika Jai Ganesh, Feature Editor January 11, 2023

Attractive leads, romance and cannibalism. Luca Guadagnino’s “Bones and All” has it all.  “Bones and All” (2022) is a romantic horror movie set in the 1980s that tells the story of Maren,...

The Game Awards 2022 has concluded. Here are some of the most important takeaways from the program.

The Game Awards 2022: What went down

Daniel Marshall, Multimedia Manager January 10, 2023

The Game Awards is an annual event that brings gaming communities together to honor games which stand as icons of their genre. Vast improvements in technology for players and developers made 2022 an exceptional...

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood will be remembered for bringing new wave fashions into the mainstream.

‘The Godmother of Punk’ will live on: Vivienne Westwood’s legacy

Shobini Iyer, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 10, 2023

Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood subverted traditional British fashion conventions, built a global empire and practically invented nonconformity.  Known as the 'Godmother of Punk,' Westwood helped bring...

Jackson Pollocks piece, Mural showcases abstract expressionism and is currently displayed at the Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.

Stanley Museum of Art reopens

Luci Patel, Innovation Manager January 9, 2023

On Aug. 26, the highly anticipated reopening of the Stanley Museum of Art took place. The Stanley Museum of Art is located in Iowa City at the University of Iowa. It was first established in 1969 after...

Selena Gomez has released a heartwrenching documentary about her life journey and struggles with mental health. She also dropped a single with the same title as the film.

Selena Gomez documentary: “My Mind and Me”

Katy Babcock, Copy Editor January 8, 2023

Selena Gomez's childhood was unconventional by most standards. She started working at the age of nine when she was cast in Barney and Friends. In the following years, she maintained a steady acting career....

The Menu offers a delightful dish with the acting of Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes.

REVIEW: “The Menu” serves a delicious black comedy satire thriller

Kushi Maridu, Co-editor-in-chief January 6, 2023

Addressing over-analytical foodies, over-analyzing critics and the filthy rich, “The Menu” pulls off a delightful dish with bold flavors of suspense and black comedy. The movie follows celebrity...

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are available exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Many players attest that the Nintendo Switch’s power limitations are the primary reason for the entry’s lackluster performance.

REVIEW: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet “Venoshock” fans with a “U-Turn” in the series’ direction

Tommy Glennon, Copy Editor January 3, 2023

Pokémon is the single largest multimedia franchise to date. The global phenomenon, which originated in 1999, has long been revered as the quintessential role-playing game in video game history and one...

TikToker James Droz is seen scheming, ready to create a what happened video following a Cincinnati Bengals loss.

WHAT HAPPENEDDUHHH- james droz rises to fame with his signature videos

Pranav Suresh, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 1, 2023

After watching the Buffalo Bills lose in the most devastating fashion ever on Jan. 23, die-hard fans were sulking around in sadness. This deep connection that “Bills Mafia,” what the fans call themselves,...

The Noel Diaries captures he challenging journey of love through one stare.

REVIEW: netflix’s controversial holiday hit “the noel diary”

Lydia Sommer, PV Only Editor December 22, 2022

**This article contains spoilers for the movie “The Noel Diary”. Considered “relatable and realistic” but also "rushed and uncharismatic," “The Noel Diary” (2022) is the latest holiday movie...

SZA hosts SNL, unexpectedly announced her new album ‘SOS’ and its release date on a screen displayed behind her performance.

REVIEW: SZA breaks her five year silence with her third studio album, “SOS”

Caity Burke, Social Media Manager December 21, 2022

Just when everyone was ready to move on and find a new empowering female artist, SZA broke her silence on the stage of SNL. Announcing her new album SOS, which released on Dec. 9, she created an uproar...

“Heroes and Villains” was released on Dec. 2. This is Metro Boomin’s first album in two years since “Save Mode II”.

REVIEW: “heroes and villains”

Oskar Barudin, News Editor December 21, 2022

Two years after his last album release, Metro Boomin has released arguably the best solo album of his career. “HEROES & VILLAINS” is Metro Boomin’s first album since “Savage Mode II” (2020),...

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