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The Key to COD: Tips for Incoming Students

The Key to COD: Tips for Incoming Students

Arriving at COD can be intimidating, but these suggestions will hopefully provide some insight for new students as we begin the fall semester.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
August 26, 2024
Graphic by Areej Khalid

Cosplay is an Art— Not a Lookalike Contest

An artistic community that should simply be a creative outlet to engage with people’s favorite video game, anime or other media is sadly often plagued by racism and lookism.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
August 12, 2024
Zero Textbook Cost Courses Make Education Equitable

Zero Textbook Cost Courses Make Education Equitable

As a recent graduate, the announcement of the ZTC courses this fall encouraged me to reflect on how instrumental OER materials were for earning my degree from COD.
Mariyam Syed, Managing Editor
July 29, 2024
How The Modern Author Defines Girlhood and “The Marriage Portrait”

How The Modern Author Defines Girlhood and “The Marriage Portrait”

Maggie O’Farrell’s novel is beautifully written fictional account of the life of Lucrezia de’ Medici, but how does it fit into our modern notions of feminist literature?
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
July 15, 2024
Netflix's Official Series Poster

The Hidden Costs of Being “America’s Sweethearts”

Netflix's new docuseries about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders 2023 team was eye-opening for all the wrong reasons.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
July 15, 2024
“Bottoms” (2023): A Highly Comedic Feminist Suckerpunch

“Bottoms” (2023): A Highly Comedic Feminist Suckerpunch

Seligman’s sophomore film is a perfect storm of quirky, weird and violent.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
Credit: Nintendo/Akira Himekawa

Does Himekawa’s “A Link to the Past” LINK Back Well to Its PAST Source?

Akira Himekawa’s illustrated adaptation of the classic 2D Zelda game diverges heavily from the original source material at the cost of quality storytelling.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
Netflix's "Bridgerton: Season 3" Official Poster

“Bridgerton: Season 3″ Was Not Worth the Wait

When I said I wanted to watch a trashy romance, I didn’t mean a script that should have been thrown away.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
July 1, 2024
Ready, Set, Match: “Challengers” Takes the Summer By Storm

Ready, Set, Match: “Challengers” Takes the Summer By Storm

Luca Guadagnino’s film is fun and competitive, masterfully executing all the factors needed to make a successful sports drama.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
June 17, 2024
The Rise of a Midwest Pop Star: “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Review

The Rise of a Midwest Pop Star: “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” Review

Chappell Roan is the name on everyone’s lips this pride month. And with the impeccable debut album, it’s easy to see why.
Bee Bishop, Editor-in-Chief
June 17, 2024
Demonstraters protest for a ceasefire at Michigan Avenue on Oct. 21.

More than A Viral Video: The Layers of Struggle Palestinian Journalists Endure

Palestinian journalists face unique challenges not just while reporting in deadly circumstances, but also through their mass media reception.
Areej Khalid, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
Netflix's Damsel Movie Poster

Netflix’s “Damsel” Put Me in (Emotional) Distress

By the end, I was hoping the dragon would kill me too.
Marley Hamil, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
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