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By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Editor’s Recommendation: Terry Pratchett’s “Discworld” book series is the perfect thing to get completely absorbed in. With over 40 books in the series, spanning different timelines and groups of characters, there is always...

By: Alyssa James Staff Writer Entering into 2017 means more than just a new year and a new you; it means new TV shows to premiere. Since shows ended in the fall, it’s finally time for old shows to return for their winter season and for new shows to start with high...

By: Alyssa James Staff Writer As we have entered into 2017, we can easily think about all that happened in the past year. It may have felt like a rollercoaster with the numerous ups and downs that occurred during 2016. It is essential to remember what that took place...

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Post-rock is a subgenre of rock characterized by it experimentation with standard rock instruments. Post-rock songs are often long and usually instrumental. I’ve found that listening to post-rock is incredible for almost any...

By: Kevan Maloney Freelancer “A Monster Calls” is a fantastic story that hooks you in from the first few minutes. It is a movie adaptation of the novel by Patrick Ness and directed by J.A. Bayona. This movie sports a great cast, featuring Felicity Jones, Sigourney...

By: Kinsey Bushart Staff Writer DC’s Cinematic Universe has ramped up production and, in the next few years, is planning on releasing more superhero movies. One of these is Ben Affleck’s “The Batman.” Affleck is starring, directing and writing in his newest DC...

By: Matthew Oldfield Freelancer Disney might have entered another new age with its move from 2D into 3D animation. Like the ocean princess movie “The Little Mermaid” kicking off the titular Disney Renaissance, it’s next big steps come from its 3D art department...

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor Editor’s Recommendation: I recently bought “Stardew Valley” for PC and it quickly took over my life. The game is a farming simulator with pixel graphics and a calming soundtrack. Players take up a character who has inherited...

“Christmas Lights” by Coldplay will always be my favorite Christmas song. It isn’t cheerful, but it gives a feeling of hope that is unmatched in any Christmas song. “Christmas Lights” acknowledges that things aren’t always perfect and cheery in the holiday season, but...

By: Ashton Newton Entertainment Editor “Star Wars: Catalyst” is a prequel novel to the upcoming spin off movie “Rogue One”. The novel centers around Galen Erso, who is father to “Rogue One” protagonist Jyn Erso, and Orson Krennic, the film’s antagonist. The novel is...