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Deadlines and difficult times
By Jonathan Pertile | October 5, 2020From the ninth floor of the hospital, you can see really far off into the distance.
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Hot and fresh out the oven takes on 'The Great British Baking Show'
By Meredith Cohen | October 5, 2020“The Great British Baking Show” (TGBBS) is a baking competition filmed in England’s Welford Park each summer to find the best amateur baker in the United Kingdom.
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The YouTube comment section for Earl Sweatshirt’s 'East' is a modern-day 'Canterbury Tales'
By Ben Brutocao | October 4, 2020To this day, almost a year after the video was released, people still comment multiple times per hour.
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MOVIES
Depravity is at an all time high in 'The Devil All the Time'
By Megan Liu | September 30, 2020“The Devil All the Time” stood out to me because of its ensemble cast and thriller appeal. Yet, against all odds, “The Devil All the Time” bored me.
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On 3 a.m. drives
By Skyler Graham | September 28, 2020Contrary to popular opinion, traveling is not that great: Airports are slow and crowded; hotels are stiff and plastic; museums, even for a history nerd, tend to be boring; souvenirs are overpriced and easily lost; and the pictures never turn out quite how you expect.
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'Sabrina and Corina' thoughtfully captures changing realities and relationships
By Bates Crawford | September 26, 2020Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s 2019 short story collection and National Book Award finalist, “Sabrina and Corina,” is everything a short story should be.
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'This is Paris' breeds empathy for celebrities
By Skyler Graham | September 24, 2020How can this pretty, blond, skinny, famous, stylish hotel heiress have a rough life? What has she been through? And most of all, why would I care?
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Mulatto's "Queen of Da Souf" strikingly examines the place of sex in rap
By Ben Brutocao | September 23, 2020A recurring debate in rap is “How sexual is too vulgar for rap?” Within that question lies the much more inflammatory debate: “How sexual is too vulgar for women in rap?”
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A look back at 'Super Mario Bros.' on its 35th anniversary
By Devinne Moses | September 22, 2020This year marks the 35th anniversary of the release of the original “Super Mario Bros,” and Nintendo surprised fans with a series of products that rightfully pays tribute to the iconic franchise.
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"Keeping Up With the Kardashians" is ending after 20 seasons. What now?
By Derek Deng | September 21, 2020With “Keeping Up,” the Kardashians established a cultural stronghold on celebrity status. Through the show, they manipulated their narratives, attracted unanimous public attention and carefully carved out their brand.
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'Smile' and the collapse of Katy Perry
By Jonathan Pertile | September 21, 2020All of this makes her 2010 album “Teenage Dream” feel like a long, long time ago. That album, released almost exactly 10 years before “Smile,” was supported by an unbelievable run of five chart-topping singles, a record that Perry shares with Michael Jackson. The stark difference between these two albums begs a simple question: What happened to Katy Perry?
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"Tenet" and "Mulan" release to middling box office returns, mixed reviews and boycotts
By Ben Smith | September 19, 2020How are movies coming out during a pandemic?
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DC Fandome reveals what's in store for its beloved superheroes
By Devinne Moses | September 7, 2020This year’s DC Fandome had these and more to get fans excited for what’s on the horizon for Wonder Woman, Batman and other loved DC superheroes and supervillains.
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Why ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ couldn’t have come at a better time
By Devinne Moses | September 4, 2020Travel won’t be the same for a while, but the release of “Microsoft Flight Simulator” on Aug. 18 is a breathtaking leap for virtual realism that serves as more than just a game.
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A generation past hiding in the wake of #FreeBritney
By Jasmine Santos | September 3, 2020Long before mental health initiatives made waves in mainstream media, Britney Spears was the voice that nourished the soul of a generation.
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The Killers’ 'Imploding the Mirage' is refreshingly optimistic
By Angel Chaudhary | September 3, 2020This album marked a journey of letting go of the past and moving forward.
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Snacking on a budget: The best snack options for Duke students
By Maddie Menkes | September 2, 2020With COVID-19 precautions in mind, Duke encourages their on-campus students to only bring essential items. I consider snacks one of them.
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Of monsters and men: An ode to T-Pain
By Tessa Delgo | August 31, 2020When I think of happiness, I think of T-Pain. I think of being eight and whirling around on rented quad skates to “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” at my hometown roller rink.
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What's going on with Ellen?
By Derek Deng | August 31, 2020The format of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is amusingly predictable. She brings someone onto the stage — preferably a child prodigy or a teacher in need of new classroom desks — and gifts them an impressive sum of money or a flat-screen TV.
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‘Hamilton’ on Disney+ is a step in the right direction for musical theater
By Sydny Long | August 28, 2020Before there was the professionally-shot production of “Hamilton” uploaded onto Disney+ to worldwide acclaim, there was “founding fathers slime tutorial.”