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Anthony Mackie stars as the titular Sam “Captain America” Wilson from “Captain America: Brave New World.” (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

The good, the bad and the politics of ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

By Michael McKee | Feb. 26

“Captain America: Brave New World” is a suitable action flick with good performances and effects, however it fails to live up to any high expectations. It's not a very biting political commentary, its twist is given away in the trailer, it does little to help the MCU’s struggling momentum and it's a pretty par for the course for a superhero movie. It almost feels like the first draft or the shadow of a much better movie which probably owes itself to the film's extensive reshoots. When push comes to shove, I'd recommend this movie for hardcore MCU fans, but for the average moviegoer I think it’s safe to ignore.

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Mia Nosanow, author of “The College Student's Guide To Mental Health,” is a licensed psychologist specializing in the mental health of college students. (Photo courtesy of Mia Nosanow)

Author Deep Dive: Navigating the mental health of college students with Mia Nosanow

By Brandi Turner | Feb. 19

Nosanow hopes students take away an important message from the book: you don’t need to have everything figured out. Whether it’s building career skills or managing mental health, there’s no one “right” way to navigate life’s challenges. Each path and skill set is unique to the individual. What matters most is finding what works for you and continuing to push forward.

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The special aired on Feb. 16, revisiting some of the most iconic sketches from generations of cast members. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

‘Saturday Night Live’ celebrates 50 years of television history

By Ashley Ragone | Feb. 18

The three-hour special boasted cast members from the first season, including Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman, and newer members, like Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman. Several musical guests and celebrity hosts also attended, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian among them. The audience seating was expanded to include the hundreds of people who have been involved with the show throughout the years.

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Frances Whitney’s first EP, “Old Hobbies,” was released on Nov. 15 (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Frances Whitney’s ‘Old Hobbies’ marks the arrival of a new star

By Kayla Del | Jan. 15

Frances Whitney, a San Francisco native in her 20s, released “Old Hobbies” on Nov. 15. chronicling her journey of letting go of damaging pastimes and relearning herself through her most cherished hobby — song. The project is a masterclass in storytelling and emotional resonance. It perfectly captures the highs and lows of young adulthood, weaving themes of heartbreak, friendship and self-discovery. 

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The film follows a key two-week period in the band’s life as they arrive in the United States for the first time (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

The year Beatlemania spread throughout the world: ‘Beatles ‘64’ documentary

By Andre Paras | Jan. 5

“Beatles ‘64” is the latest addition to The Beatles universe. What makes this specific documentary unique is that it’s focused on such a narrow, yet important period of the band’s early career instead of the end of their career, which recent documentaries put more of a focus on. The film follows a key two- week period in the band’s life as they arrive in the U.S. for the first time. This includes their iconic performance on the Ed Sullivan Show and more big concerts at staple venues in New York City.

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