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You’re a Mean One, Art the Clown: A “Terrifier 3” Review

You’re a Mean One, Art the Clown: A “Terrifier 3” Review

Get ready for the holiday season with another terrifying massacre from cinema’s new horror icon, Art the Clown.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
October 28, 2024
A Controversial, Earnest Look Into Donald Trump on “The Apprentice”

A Controversial, Earnest Look Into Donald Trump on “The Apprentice”

One of the best films of the year, and the one Donald Trump doesn’t want you to see.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
October 21, 2024
“Let’s Boil the Wolverines”: A “Saturday Night” Review

“Let’s Boil the Wolverines”: A “Saturday Night” Review

Jason Reitman’s messy biopic is more than a celebration of the beloved NBC series at its 50th season; it’s an ode to the legendary comedies and rebellious performers of its era.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
“Joker: Folie à Deux” May Inflict Madness Upon You: A Review

“Joker: Folie à Deux” May Inflict Madness Upon You: A Review

Todd Phillips’ cynical, bizarre musical sequel blends together elements that shouldn’t work, but somehow do.
Ryley Salazar, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
“The Making of Biblical Womanhood:” How Man Constructed Gender Roles, Not The Bible

“The Making of Biblical Womanhood:” How Man Constructed Gender Roles, Not The Bible

We have seen a prevalent contemporary push towards ‘traditional’ gender roles by Evangelical America. But Beth Alison Barr’s 2021 book questions how traditional those beliefs actually are.
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024
"The Sunbearer Trials" cover art

Author Aiden Thomas Shines in “The Sunbearer Trials”

New York Times best-seller Aiden Thomas delivers another banger with “The Sunbearer Trials.”
Bee Bishop, Editor-in-Chief
September 30, 2024
Graphic by Kate Stuck

To Be Or Not To Be: The Disappearance of Humanities and Social Science at COD

The nation has seen a devaluation of humanities and social science degrees amongst colleges and universities. Is COD falling into the same trap?
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
“Selling Sunsets”: The Cost of Buying Into An Artificial Lifestyle

“Selling Sunsets”: The Cost of Buying Into An Artificial Lifestyle

“Selling Sunsets” is on its 7th season on Netflix. The drama is weak at best, so why do we keep coming back to it?
Kate Stuck, Staff Writer
September 23, 2024
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
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