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Take heed: Television is fraught with time-taking tyranny

Nick Smetzer September 28, 2017

Maybe you've been there "” god knows I have. A pile of work lying at your side, but just enough time for a quick episode of my latest televised vice. I've done the math "” simple really. Of course...

Point, Counterpoint: Movie reviews are criminal

Point, Counterpoint: Movie reviews are criminal

Georgie Riggs September 19, 2017

Does anyone really need to read a review in a paper to decide if they want to see "The Avengers 4: Revenge of Kylo Ren"? As someone who loves watching and analyzing movies, I don't look towards reviews...

Point, Counterpoint: Movie reviews are crucial

Point, Counterpoint: Movie reviews are crucial

Austin Davidson September 19, 2017

At their core, movie reviews are opinions. And, like any opinions, you can agree or disagree with them. Now, these specific opinions are written by people who have dedicated their professional lives to...

Don't miss out on "It"

Don’t miss out on “It”

Austin Davidson September 19, 2017

When Sept. 8 came around, I was ecstatic. I had been looking forward to the "It" movie ever since the first trailer was dropped, and I had been getting more and more excited with every spoiler and leak....

After awful summer, students look forward to better films this fall

After awful summer, students look forward to better films this fall

Austin Davidson September 13, 2017

Fall is a time of many things. It's a time when you can break out the flannel shirts, the Uggs, the Birkenstocks-and-socks and enjoy endless gallons of pumpkin spice lattes. But fall is also the start...

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Classics professor gives his take on not-so-classic films

Austin Davidson September 11, 2017

If you haven't had a class with Benjamin Stevens, assistant professor of classical studies, get into one as soon as possible. Additionally you should try to go to all of his movie nights, held Thursdays...

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Cinematic treasures in Coates Library

Austin Davidson August 29, 2017

As you walk into Trinity's rather cozy and quaint library, you are flanked by a cafe and a help desk, but just to the right lays a treasure: a stand filled with endless possibilities and wonder. This past...

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Forget class: Movies and TV to make you smarter

Austin Davidson August 23, 2017

Conventionally, to get a good, stable job in this world, I'd need at least a master's degree. Or if I really want to get to the big times I'd need a Ph.D. But I think there is a possibility that I can...

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Trinity’s entertainment opportunities for students

Austin Davidson August 17, 2017

As Trinity's newest batch of students begin their first year, they will be bombarded with countless new opportunities and experiences that will fill them with happiness and joy. This class will also be...