Author: Alex Styrczula, Opinions Editor
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The new era of cinema
The Oscar nominations for 2024 have been unveiled and one thing has been made abundantly clear: the current cinematic landscape has been fundamentally shifted. Gone are the days of formulaic superhero movie dominance or movie remake supremacy, and welcome are the films of unique and creative storytelling. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” was nominated for 13 total […]
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Challenging beauty standards in 2024
In 2024, the issue of body shaming continues to persist, shedding light on the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by society and the media. Body shaming can take various forms, from hurtful comments on social media to discriminatory casting decisions that reinforce harmful stereotypes. A notable instance that gained attention was the body shaming of Reneé […]
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Rowing through theaters: “The Boys in the Boat”
With the Summer Olympics returning this year, it is fitting that the movie “The Boys in the Boat” was released. This movie depicts the University of Washington rowing team that competed at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. It is quite an uplifting story, how nine working-class men coming out of the depths of the Great […]
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Res Life and Sodexo Save the Day
According to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, “Since 1981, 99 of Illinois’ 102 counties have been declared by the President as major disaster areas due to flooding.” Situated on the southeast side of the campus, Ryan Hall stands as one of the university’s oldest residential buildings. This historic structure offers 59 single rooms to […]
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Flyer Fanatics: Team spirit and support
Lewis has had a broad spectrum of incredible sports to watch and attend since the beginning of its founding. Starting In the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and then eventually making a transition into the NCAA as a Division ll-level school, Lewis now offers 22 varsity teams. Each program has found plenty of success […]
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Snow lands on top of the movie charts
The long-awaited “Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is finally out. Fans who read the book, written by Suzanne Collins in May 2020 have been patiently anticipating this movie release, and it did not disappoint. Arguably the most important part about book to movie adaptations is the integrity of the plot. Despite the […]
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