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Reflection: 'The Godfather' turns 50, showcases Italian immigrant experience in unlikely ways

Fifty years after “The Godfather: Part I” was released, it remains a classic, revered by movie critics and casual viewers alike. For some, it’s the cinematography that makes the movie a must-watch. For others, it’s the spectacular performances from actors, such as Al Pacino, that made their names on the success of the film series.Mar 24 2022

Long commute? Listen to these entertaining podcasts to bide your time

Just yesterday it seems like podcasts were brand new to the media scene. Now, they’ve become mainstream and the preferred method of telling detailed stories, analyzing history and current events, getting the latest news or just listening to people chat about random things.Feb 16 2022

Calling all Barbie girls: Use these nostalgic flicks to handle finals stress

As the semester comes to a close, and a mountain of work lies in front of you, sometimes the best thing to do is to take a break and de-stress by watching a comfort movie.Dec 10 2021

Trump Twitter ban: Where do we go from here?

After years of enabling former President Donald J. Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric and less-than-presidential behavior, social media platforms finally cut the cord in the days following the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6.Jan 29 2021

Aftermath of insurrection at Capitol

On Jan. 6, people around the globe watched in horror as American self-proclaimed "patriots" scaled the Capitol walls, attacked police, set up gallows on the steps of democracy and vandalized a sacred temple of justice and liberty, all in the name of America and President Donald J. Trump.Jan 19 2021

Trump's refusal to concede could cause more problems than anticipated

It’s been more than two weeks since the start of the presidential election and though Joe Biden was declared as the winner of the election, things still seem as uncertain as ever.Nov 18 2020

Everything you need to know about NJ legalizing weed

Last week, New Jersey residents overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana in the state. Nov 11 2020

Why people are concerned about new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett

Last week, Justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed to the Supreme Court in one of the most divided confirmations in history. Nov 3 2020

What it means to check your privilege

Contracts for women's basketball players is improvement

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) two months ago that increases the player’s salary by 53 percent and paves the way for present and future female athletes.Mar 5 2020

'Watchmen' creator Alan Moore is overly critical of superheros

Alan Moore is an English writer, most well-known for his work in graphic novels. Some of his notable pieces include "Swamp Thing," "V for Vendetta" and "Batman: The Killing Joke."Dec 3 2019

New to streaming for November: Spinoffs, debuts, returns

Netflix's "The Crown" tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II, and through the seasons, the monarch ages. Claire Foy played the Queen in season two, but Olivia Colman is taking over.Nov 5 2019

Breaking up 'Big Tech:' Issues regarding digital media monopolies

Mark Zuckerberg found himself in hot water last week when he was secretly recorded heavily criticizing Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-Mass.) antitrust plans for Big Tech.Oct 9 2019

Douglass Residential College goes back to basics in 101st year

After a successful centennial celebration, Douglass Residential College is planning on celebrating its storied history on a yearly basis, to the delight of alumnae. Sep 23 2019

iPhone's slowing down?: Blame planned obsolescence

After years of suspicion, Apple got fined in European courts for having certain updates that intentionally damage old operating systems, a sterling example of planned obsolescence.Sep 19 2019

We share web with bots just as much as people

Bot farms are usually hidden from the public eye, but are part of the process which makes large swathes of the internet quite literally fabricated. Sep 13 2019

It's overemphasized, but saving our climate involves our habits

Many deride personal efforts to fight climate change, correctly insisting that meaningful change will require structural reform. Still, lowering your carbon footprint can be therapeutic.Sep 11 2019

Fictional sports are hitting the field in reality

Since J.K. Rowling's sprawling series hit the scene, quidditch games have been popping up in real life around the world.Mar 8 2019

Game over: America's favorite show returns for final season