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The Magnificence of “The Magnificent Seven”

October 16, 2016December 17, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

Released on Sept. 23, Antoine Fuqua's “The Magnificent Seven” is an excellent retelling of a story about revenge and self-preservation in the wild west. Set in the late 1800s, the small town of Rose Creek has been taken over by industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard) and his army of hired goons. He wants to take the town and turn it into a mining facility,

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Take a Trip to the Adventure Zone

October 12, 2016April 1, 2018 May Mullen0

"The Adventure Zone" is a comedy-parody Dungeons & Dragons podcast hosted by the Mcelroy family (of Monster Factory and "My Brother, My Brother, and Me" fame) that has been releasing episodes bi-weekly for the last two years. Varying knowledge of D&D, hilarious character and superb plot-writing by Griffin Mcelroy, their Dungeon Master, make the podcast a must-listen even for those who have never considered

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Touche Amore’s “Stage Four”: Heart Wrenching Hardcore

October 12, 2016December 17, 2017 Nick Klotz0

We will all, at some point, go through the pain of losing a loved one, if we haven’t already. Jeremy Bolm of California melodic hardcore band Touché Amoré lost his mother to cancer. Everyone has to find their own way to heal, and his way was to use his band’s latest album, “Stage Four” to tell a story honoring her memory; the title is

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Everything I Never Told You

October 12, 2016December 17, 2017 Wyndee Man0

Released on Jun. 26, 2014, “Everything I Never Told You” is the debut novel by Celeste Ng that tells a story about the death of teenager Lydia Lee, exposing her family’s secrets. It might not be a relaxing or pleasant reading experience seeing as the story deals with the death of a family's favorite daughter, but it's a story worth reading. Lydia is young,

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Luke Cage Dominates

October 12, 2016December 17, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

“Luke Cage” is a fascinating example of the ability that Marvel has to take their supernatural wars down to a scale that the every-man can understand. This Netflix exclusive series takes a different approach from the likes of “Jessica Jones” or “Agents of Shield” and drags us fully into the world of Harlem, New York City. Luke Cage, a man impervious to most mortal

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A “Peculiar” Movie Review

October 12, 2016December 17, 2017 Addison Thyng0

“Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children” is the most recent feature from the mind of Tim Burton. Based on the synonymous book series, it tells the story of a home for children with special abilities and gifts, like being lighter than air or invisible. This home keeps them safe from the outside world and anyone who wishes to see the children harmed. While this

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An Inside Look at the Major Concert With Haley Mailloux

October 12, 2016December 17, 2017 Megan Palmer0

Megan Palmer: What opportunity does working as the major concert chair provide you? how does it help you grow? Haley Mailloux: For me, planning the major concert was extreme. I've planned small events in the past for CAPE; this was just a new challenge that I was excited to take on. I've learned to be much more organized, keeping copies of everything on Dropbox to help

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Films Focus on Global Cinema

October 12, 2016February 26, 2018 Nick Klotz0

Dr. David Swain, a Professor of English here at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), along with Colin Root and Vanessa Rocco, Assistant Professors of Fine Arts and Humanities, have put together this year’s Film Series around the theme “Contemporary Global Cinema.” Starting Sept. 28 and continuing throughout the year, students can attend a variety of foreign films and enjoy free popcorn. The screenings are

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A Show With Bulletproof Skin: “Luke Cage” Dominates

October 12, 2016November 27, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

“Luke Cage” is a fascinating example of the ability that Marvel has to take their supernatural wars down to a scale that the every-man can understand. This Netflix exclusive series takes a different approach from the likes of “Jessica Jones” or “Agents of Shield” and drags us fully into the world of Harlem, New York City. Luke Cage, a man impervious to most mortal

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The Fall of Troy’s “Phantom on the Horizon”

September 28, 2016December 16, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

I'm a bit late to the “post-progressive hardcore party,” but good music never goes out of style. Good music is exactly what this album from post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy is. Released in 2008, “Phantom on the Horizon” is a re-recording and altered version of Fall of Troy's first EP, “Ghostship.” The difference between the two versions is primarily the sound quality, being