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In memoriam: Christopher Plummer

Nicole Bilyak | Friday, February 12, 2021

It comes as no surprise that we have lost a lot of big-name celebrities in 2020. 2021 has just started, but we have already lost a lot of influential artists and movie stars. But none of them were as well-known or as prominent as Christopher Plummer, who passed away on Feb. 5. Born Arthur Christopher

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The quintessential fall playlist

Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, September 23, 2020

The weather has become cooler, which signals the start of fall. Fall is the season for pumpkin spice lattes, Halloween and the changing of the leaves. While you curl up by the fireplace with a cup of hot chocolate, you don’t really think about songs that signify the fall. However, there are a multitude of

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Remembering Chadwick Boseman

Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, September 3, 2020

There are many stars who leave this world, their deaths hurting fans all over the world. But few celebrity deaths have been more shocking than Chadwick Boseman’s sudden passing Aug. 28, from stage IV colon cancer.  Born Chadwick Aaron Boseman on Nov. 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina, he wrote his first play during his

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‘Muppets Now’ is a hidden treasure on Disney+

Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, August 13, 2020

The Muppets are a huge staple in family entertainment and puppetry. Created by Jim and Jane Henson in 1955, the Muppets are known for their absurdist, burlesque and self-referential style of variety-sketch comedy and have brought laughter and joy to families all over the world. When Disney took control of the Muppets in February 2004,

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The ‘Riviera of the Middle West’: Indiana Beach is gone for good

Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, February 26, 2020

There isn’t much to consider when it comes to amusement parks in Indiana — which is due to the state just not having very many parks to begin with. Sure, you have Deep River Water Park in Crown Point, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus and the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Indianapolis.

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An update on the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp case

Nicole Bilyak | Thursday, February 20, 2020

In Hollywood, many actors and actresses dream of getting married to another actor or actress and living happily ever after in Hollywood. However, that outcome could be far from the truth. Hollywood couples go through nasty divorces, as all couples do. One of these Hollywood couples who have taken a divorce to court is Johnny

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Life and career of Kirk Douglas

Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Kirk Douglas, considered one of the most influential actors of the mid-20th century, died on Feb. 5. He was 103. Kirk Douglas left quite an impression on the world of Hollywood, having starred in countless films. Douglas was also known for his work with various charitable organizations.  Born Issur Danielovitch on Dec. 9, 1916 in

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Monty Python and the birth of modern comedy

Nicole Bilyak | Monday, February 3, 2020

When you think of comedy in Britain, the first thing that immediately comes to mind is the surreal British comedy group Monty Python. For more than five decades, this group has brought laughter to the world. Monty Python went on to revolutionize comedy not only in Great Britain, but also in nations across the world,

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WWE vs. AEW

Nicole Bilyak | Wednesday, January 22, 2020

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been a staple in sports entertainment for nearly 70 years. In fact, most people immediately think of this organization when they hear the word “wrestling.” However, the group has recently been under a lot of scrutiny from fans and personnel alike. Because of this, many WWE personnel have turned to

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ makes its rounds

Nicole Bilyak | Friday, November 15, 2019

For more than 40 years, American TV game show “Wheel of Fortune” still continues to have people tune in and try to solve the puzzle. The game show is one of the most widely viewed game shows in history, alongside “Deal or No Deal” and “The Price is Right.”  Created by Merv Griffin on Jan.

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Joseph R. Biden has become the second Catholic President in United States history, but his position on abortion is “one that cannot be condoned” according to Rev. Robert Dowd. 

“Other bishops think that, because he’s a conscientious Catholic whose faith is obviously important to him, we should strike a more positive tone, particularly at the outset of his presidency. After all, in many ways Biden’s positions are more in line with Catholic teaching than Trump’s, particularly when it comes to migrants, refugees, climate issues, poverty and inequality,” Dowd continued. 

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🗳 Not sure who to vote for in Wednesday’s stu 🗳 Not sure who to vote for in Wednesday’s student body presidential elections? 

Meet the candidates and the platforms they are running on below. 

Candidates Allan Njomo and Matthew Bisner plan to:
📚Expand sexual education materials.
💵Subsidize summer classes for low-income students.
📝Alter the non-discrimination clause to include sexual orientation and gender identity.
🏳️‍🌈Establish a Pride Fest.

Candidates Max Siegel and Zachary Holland plan to:
💵Increase club funding through outside grants.
🔈Amplify Speak4ND.
💲Raise student job wages.
🗣Promote sexual assault and racially-charged reporting.
🟢Expand GreeNDot training to the outside community.

Candidates Mabry Webb and Jacob Calpey plan to:
👥Create a Sexual Assault Response task force.
💵Increase funding for the UCC and subsidize off-campus referrals.
♿Make campus buildings more disability accessible.
🩺Increase awareness of STI testing.
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