Brew’d Awakening, the new café in the Michael P. O’Brien Athletics and Recreation Center (MPOARC), is a point of some contention for the student body. Is it a wannabe Pub replacement inconveniently situated directly across from the glass-walled weight room? Is it the newest early-morning necessity for the dreaded 8 Read More
Trump Enables the Violence of the Saudi Regime
On Oct. 2, journalist Jamal Khashoggi went into a Saudi Consulate in Turkey and didn’t leave. Originally, the Saudi government stated that it didn’t know what happened to Khashoggi; later, they admitted that he died in the consulate after a fistfight, and now the Saudi State Prosecutor is claiming that Read More
Democrats Should Play Dirty to Take Back the Supreme Court
On Oct. 6 the Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court in a 50-48 vote, according to CNN. This vote came in the wake of several allegations against Kavanaugh of sexual assault. According to Slate, Christine Blasey Ford stated during a Senate hearing that Kavanaugh isolated her at a Read More
“The Hate U Give” Addresses Police Brutality In America
“The Hate U Give” is a young adult dramatic film that goes in depth on the social issues of racism, classism and socioeconomic status. It premiered in select theaters on Oct. 5, with a full release on Oct. 19, 2018. Based on the novel by Angie Thomas published in Feb. Read More
Big Mouth Returns for a Hilarious Second Season
The second season of “Big Mouth” premiered on Oct. 5, 2018. The Netflix cartoon provided another round of guilty-pleasure comedy, causing positive chatter throughout social media. “Big Mouth” is a show highlighting pre-teens as their bodies transform during their tween years. It’s theme song is the fitting “Changes” by Charles Read More
“A Star is Born” Highlights Struggles In Lives of Celebrities
As Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut and Lady Gaga’s first serious film role, “A Star is Born” shines as a reminder that sometimes the simplest tales can be the most effective. Cooper stars as Jackson Maine alongside Gaga as Ally, with Sam Elliott filling in as the supporting role of Bobby, Read More
Brew’d Awakening: Bon Appetit Opens New Cafe in MPOARC
On Monday, October 15, Bon Appetit held its grand opening of the new cafe in the Michael P. O’Brian Athletics and Recreation Center (MPOARC), Brew’d Awakening. The cafe, which is open from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays, offers Starbucks brand coffee to students at a relatively affordable price. Read More