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REVIEW: ‘The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest For Freedom’ examines the damaging effects of family vlogging

Alyssa Royston April 1, 2025

In an era when family vlogging has become an ever-present industry, Shari Franke’s memoir stands as a powerful statement against the exploitation of children True crime is a genre I typically...

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Sean Baker’s “Anora” is a stellar depiction of the human experience

Ellie Coalier January 31, 2025

Beautifully shifting between humor, pain and love, highlighting subtleties of socioeconomic power and hierarchy, “Anora” became my favorite movie of the year “Anora” may be my movie...

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REVIEW: A ‘Wicked’-ly brilliant screen adaptation of the musical we know and love

Ainsley Bryson December 11, 2024

Don’t let the 2 hour, 40 minute runtime scare you; the tangible, absorbing extravagance of “Wicked” is what makes this the movie of the year On Nov. 22, the magic of director Jon M....

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The 96th Academy Awards: A critical look at Hollywood’s biggest night

Ava McCluer April 4, 2024
Oscars Sunday is my favorite holiday.
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REVIEW: Revisiting Graceland

Aurora Nicol & Faith Jacoby February 16, 2024
After the release of the 2022 Warner Bros. film “Elvis,” starring Austin Butler as Elvis Presley, nicknamed “The King of Rock-and-Roll,” the adoration and criticism of one of America’s most influential figures of the 20th century has followed close behind. 

REVIEW: Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ is an ambitious directorial leap

Ava McCluer January 17, 2024
Disturbing, erotic and Oscarworthy: expect the unexpected with “Saltburn”
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REVIEW: I read Taylor Lorenz’s new book, and so should you

Ella Faw November 15, 2023
Taylor Lorenz is a technology columnist for The Washington Post.
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REVIEW: The how-to guide on sustainable shopping in Columbia

Sophia Smolenski & Rebecca Spezzano November 12, 2023
When shopping as a college student, it’s easy to turn to fast fashion, which refers to the mass production of clothing at a low cost.

REVIEW: Samara Joy brings new voice to “We Always Swing” Jazz Series

Luke Duffy November 6, 2023
The lights went dark on a packed Missouri Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
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REVIEW: Briston Maroney’s ‘Ultrapure’ is a tranquil masterpiece

Emma Zawacki October 30, 2023
I’d put Briston Maroney’s first album, “Ultrapure,” in an IV drip if I could.

REVIEW: ‘the rest’ once again proves boygenius’ is creating beautifully depressing  music on another level

Emma Zawacki October 30, 2023
Despite being only four songs in length, “the rest” adds a new element to boygenius’ discography.

Sparklehorse’s newest album is a posthumous celebration of life and sorrow

Annie Goodykoontz October 30, 2023
Whether you resonate with Linkous’ meaningful lyrics, or whether you just want something to listen to while you walk to class, “Bird Machine” truly has a song for every student.