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Film & Television

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’ is delightfully pure, joyful queer love story

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“Heartstopper” is the epitome of a young queer love story that is incredibly entrancing, joyfully pure and a magical portrayal of one’s first relationship.
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Housing 2022

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

A safe haven’s travel away from home

So what is living away from home really like? A trial-and-error process. And I definitely made more errors than anything else.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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That’s a Wrap: February movie releases you might have missed

February is not short of hidden gems, and film beat reporters Joy Diamond and Emma Murphree are here to give input on which new releases shouldn’t — or maybe should — go under your radar.
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New Year 2022

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Shaking off the New Year’s blues

If I discover my ideals and stay true to them in my work and our study, I’ll be able to look back on myself each new year and know that, no matter what, I worked for something worthwhile.
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Film & Television

Monday, December 13, 2021
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See you, ‘Cowboy Bebop’: Canceled adaptation full of unfulfilled potential

“Cowboy Bebop” is inconsistent and gets in its own way. Character development is haphazardly accelerated through poor editing and direction.
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Travel

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

How to entertain yourself during your next long flight

As an international student, I’ve had my fair share of long flights. Although they may not be the most pleasurable, they’ve gotten easier over time.
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Film & Television

Friday, December 3, 2021
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Overly hasty heist adventure ‘Red Notice’ is barely noticeable

From unrealistic circumstances to a hasty ending, the film fails to distinguish itself from other derivative action movies.
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Arts Awards, Film & Television

Thursday, December 2, 2021
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The Daily Californian’s Arts Awards: Television of 2021

These emotional states evoked by Chastain are as potent an actor could desire from their observers, signaling possibly the most prominent talent in the industry today.
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Film & Television

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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‘A Princess Switch: Romancing a Star’ revels in complete Christmas chaos 

When the story falls flat — and it often does, following the tradition of highly saturated, confectionary holiday films — it covers itself in the warm winter coat of Christmas cheer.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Big cat to big mess: ‘Tiger King 2’ loses its thunder

“Tiger King 2” is a passive observance of comedic disarray, giving no new insight and taking too few risks.
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