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The Dramaturgical Death of a Titan: ‘Succession’ 4x3 review

This past Sunday, I excitedly sat down with my friend to watch “Connor’s Wedding,” the third episode of the final season of HBO Max original series, “Succession.” As a big “Conhead,” I was so excited to see an episode focused on Connor for once. My friend, on the other hand, told me immediately she was skeptical that the episode was about Connor’s wedding. I should have listened to her, since HBO originals and weddings are rarely a good mix. Little did we know how quickly things would derail, and little did we know that we were about to watch one of the best episodes of television ever. 

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(Photo courtesy of Flickr / Mrgeret Guilory August 20, 2014)

Taylor Swift’s coming to New Jersey! Here’s what you need to know

It’s finally happening! In a tour that spans five months across 20 cities, Taylor Swift will be making her appearance in East Rutherford, N.J. on May 26, 27, and 28 at the largest NFL venue in the country: MetLife Stadium. Special guests Phoebe Bridgers and GAYLE will start off the show on May 26 while Gracie Abrams and Bridgiers will play the opening acts for May 27. 

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What constitutes real art, and is AI a threat to it?

Artificial Intelligence, often referred to as AI, best describes technology that displays human-like abilities such as processing information, reasoning, making deductions, planning and being creative. AI is arguably one of the biggest technological advances of the 21st century. The power and potential of Artificial Intelligence is insurmountable and advantageous in every field ranging from advertising to law enforcement, all the way to the arts.  

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TikTok star Pearl Cooley is blending internet fame with mental health advocacy

It was a warm June day nearly a year ago when Pearl Cooley was at a local In-N-Out Burger restaurant in California filming what would be one of the first of her many viral TikTok videos. She propped her phone up in the outdoor eating section of the restaurant, hit record, and began to act as if she was auditioning for “America’s Got Talent.” Her now famous “audition” song — her own rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” — is what ultimately led her to be recognized everywhere she goes. 

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‘Prom Pact’ has nothing on Disney Channel Originals

Since the launch of Disney+, the streaming service has been producing original content very similar to the beloved Disney Channel Original Movies. Their latest release, “Prom Pact,” has a familiar feel to the original’s I grew up loving, which was something I could really appreciate. 

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Outfit Pictured: Blazer and Skirt, TJ Maxx. Black Crop Tank, Cotton on. Skeleton Sweater, Etsy. Socks, Walmart. Shoes, Vintage Sam and Libby (Photo courtesy of Jessie Bodnar)

Campus Fashion: Kerry Glacken

Interviewed for this edition of campus style was junior history and secondary education major Kerry Glacken, whose Phoebe Bridges inspired style is a refreshing and glamorously dark spin on the classic sorority girl’s wardrobe. Glacken’s self-styled outfit was equal parts model off duty and young professional, which played perfectly into the editorial-esqe photo shoot pictured above. The small details of the outfit, including her copper-colored wire and glass eyeball ring, reflected her sentiments of the weird, unusual, yet fabulous finding a home in her closet. 

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‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ is the pinnacle of action cinema

What started as a vengeance against animal cruelty has blossomed into a full-blown universe full of assassins around every corner. For nearly a decade, the “John Wick” franchise has been continually raising the bar for action in movies. After much anticipation, the newest installment to the series is here, promising to raise the stakes once more for the legendary hitman.

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Oscars 2023: wins, losses, snubs

The 95th Academy Awards Ceremony was held on March 12, and the winners were given recognition and praise for their work in the 2022 film year. This year, unsurprisingly, was a sweep for A24’s film “Everything Everywhere All At Once” (2022), which took home seven of its eleven nominations. Netflix’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” took home four wins out of its nine nominations. In total, A24 and Netflix dominated the wins, taking home a combined 15 of the 23 categories.

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