Holly Humberstone shares EP inspiration, Hogwarts house
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It can be nerve wracking to share such personal stories, and Humberstone is learning to embrace the magic that her music’s universality holds.
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Irn-Bru, ‘Harry Potter’ and rain: How I fell in love with Scotland
Everything about Scotland, from the crisp air and the historical buildings to the cobbled streets and Irn-Bru, made my weekend trip one I’ll never forget.
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Free your imagination: Thinking beyond carceral logic in children’s media
It’s hard to convince others of the practicality of prison abolition because carceral logic, or approaching the creation of a just and functioning society through punitive structures, is so embedded in how we view the world.
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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ proves there’s no magic left in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise
Messy, overstuffed and overly concerned with clumsy table-setting for future installments, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is an utter disappointment for die-hard “Potter” fans and general audiences alike.
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Yes, Dumbledore is still gay. No, ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is still not portraying it
It is not enough to say that an LGBTQ+ character’s sexual orientation doesn’t need to be addressed because “gay people just look like … people.”
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Now all we can do is drag ourselves out of the fire and make sure we make it through finals without another calamity. Resolution for next semester: BE REALISTIC!
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Harry Potter and the never-ending franchise: a letter to J.K. Rowling
I grew up with these stories, I fell in love with these characters, I lived in this world — so trust me when I beg, please stop making Harry Potter movies.
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Olympic gold medalist Dana Vollmer to speak at 2016 winter commencement
When UC Berkeley’s winter graduating class of 2016 gathers for commencement next month at Haas Pavilion, the campus hopes to add a little extra gold to the sea of students in blue and yellow.
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‘Fantastic Beasts,’ amazing writing and terrible representation
On Nov. 17, I dug out my trusty robe, threw on my well-loved Gryffindor scarf and headed to wait in line for the release of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” This was something I’d been eagerly anticipating since the moment it was announced. I was prepared to dislike
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I left my comfort zone in Edinburgh
The most nervous I can remember being in a long time was staring between the clock and the door from my seat on the bus, just minutes before it was due to leave for Scotland. There wasn’t a lot of help available for my friends and travel buddies this late
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