Month: April 2021
Campus Life
Editor's Picks
Jazz Band Concert showcases students’ musical talents
On April 29, the Jazz Band showcased students’ musical abilities, highlighting the skill of improvisation. The concert was live-streamed through Vimeo from the St. Charles Borromeo Convocation Hall, and the band performed a total of four pieces. The four songs belonged to the standard jazz repertoire, which included “Now’s the Time,” a blues piece by […]
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News
Derek Chauvin found guilty in murder of George Floyd
On April 20, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of the death of George Floyd. Chauvin was charged with unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Chauvin’s trial had everyone on their toes as it lasted almost a month; tensions and high stakes even caused some viewers to watch the live trial at home. The […]
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Review
Tempo
‘Moxie’ births a new take on feminism
Netflix’s new film ‘Moxie’ is a relevant topical discussion on feminism, patriarchy and sexism and it couldn’t have come at a better time. ‘Moxie,’ which was released on March 3 and directed by the talented Amy Poehler follows a shy teenager who not only becomes tired of being ignored but of the mistreatment she and […]
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Campus Life
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Earth Day Clean-Up Day promotes a sustainable campus
On April 22, as part of celebrating Earth Day, about 11 students participated in Lewis’ Clean-Up Day by walking down the path of the Burnham Centennial Nature Trail by Lot W, and picking up the trash. “The purpose of having a Clean-Up Day at Lewis is to raise awareness around litter that ends up on […]
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Tempo
Is ‘Thunder Force’ comedy gold?
Netflix’s newest release, ‘Thunder Force’ is stupid, but funny it is not. The story follows two best friends: Lydia, played by Melissa McCarthy, and Emily, played by Octavia Spencer, who were once close as they grew up together, but grow apart as their lives take them on different paths. They finally reunite by mere chance […]
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Opinions
Do we really need any more streaming services?
Last week, I caved into the hype surrounding the new streaming service Paramount+ and started a free trial. Now, after missing the cancellation deadline, I am stuck paying for the service for the next month without much left to watch. I’ll elaborate: it’s not that Paramount+ is bad, or even a waste of money, (for […]
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