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Justice League Helps Revive DC’s Reputation… Somewhat

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 Kevin Guimond0

“Justice League” was a decently enjoyable movie to watch despite some weird story developments and character portrayals. The moments that led up to the incredible pulse-pounding action felt somewhat forced, and characters like Batman and The Flash could have been portrayed better. The villain was kind of just okay and didn’t stand out a ton other than the fact that he was so strong that

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A “Twisted” Wonderland Brought to SNHU

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Samantha Aguilar Hernandez0

SNHU’s Drama Club adaptation of ALICE leads the tale into a whole new level of craziness. But, isn’t that the whole point of the story? On Friday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m., the SNHU Drama club premiered their Fall Production of ALICE on the second floor of the Dining Center. With their own little “bite” and “drink” of madness, the SNHU Drama transformed Lewis Carroll’s

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Rivals Bond Over Jazz in the Pub

December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 Travis Burke0

On Friday, December 1, the SNHU and Saint Anselm’s Jazz bands congregated in the Last Chapter Pub in front of a packed house. The crowd consisted of both students and non-students alike, a convening of jazz enthusiasts. The room was void of the “academic vibe” that so often consumes on-campus events, and it was apparent that the attendees weren’t there due to obligation. The

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Branagh’s Theatrics Fall Short in “Murder on the Orient Express”

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

Renowned director Kenneth Branagh (of literally every Shakespeare film adaptation worth your time) is no stranger to putting plays to film. He’s a man of the theatre, and is usually to his benefit. Putting plays to screen allows the director to work with the source material almost directly, with little changes (a la Branagh’s “Hamlet,” which was over three hours long and consisted of

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Super Mario Odyssey: A Globe-Trotting Masterpiece

November 29, 2017January 3, 2018 Travis Burke0

“Super Mario Odyssey,” the newest game in the mainline Mario series, made its highly anticipated appearance on the Nintendo Switch on October 27. Returning to its (3D) roots of fully explorative worlds, “Odyssey” satisfies an appetite for many longtime fans, while being accessible enough for those trying out Mario for the first time. The famous plumber is equipped with his regular set of moves, allowing for phenomenal free-running. The distinctive addition

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“Coco”: Death is an After Party

November 27, 2017July 11, 2018 Samantha Aguilar Hernandez0

Sure, the concept of death can be scary to us, but Disney has always been obsessed with featuring in their movies the idea of loss and how their characters cope with it. However, the idea of life after death has never been fully explored before by Pixar; not until now. So far, Disney Pixar’s “Coco” might be the best example of how death has

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“Thor: Ragnarok” is Worthy of a God

November 24, 2017November 24, 2017 Addison Thyng0

In recent years, Marvel has pumped out hit after hit with such consistency that, at this point, it’s expected for their movies to be great. Thankfully, “Thor: Ragnarok” follows this now common Marvel tradition; continuing the comedy, action, and story that fans know and love with some of the cinematic universe’s most popular characters. “Ragnarok” is one of the last few films to be

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The Association of Rhode Island Authors Offers Advice to Writers

November 22, 2017 Megan Palmer0

On November 10-12, Rhode Island hosted Comic Con, featuring many local artists, cosplayers, vendors and convention goers. Among these was the Association for Rhode Island Authors, who describe themselves on their website as a “non-profit organization of local, published writers of both fiction and non-fiction committed to raising awareness of the outstanding written works crafted by writers in Rhode Island and other nearby communities.”

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BTS Brings Down the House at 2017 AMA’s

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Samantha Aguilar Hernandez0

Viewers of the 2017 American Music Awards witnessed history. Introduced by The Chainsmokers, BTS made their U.S. television debut at the 2017 American Music Awards on Sunday, November 19th. BTS is taking the U.S over a landslide by being the first Korean Pop Boy Band to perform on a major American awards show. BTS delivered their latest hit “DNA” with flashy choreography and enormous

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Jayne Anne Phillips Enraptures English Audience

November 17, 2017November 16, 2017 Travis Burke0

On Thursday, November 9, Jayne Anne Phillips gave a reading and Q and A session in Mara Auditorium. As far as present literary figures go, Jayne Anne is as prominent a name as has appeared at Southern New Hampshire University. It’s no understatement to call Jayne Anne’s appearance at SNHU historic. The first half of the event consisted of Phillips reading sections from her