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Dillon Begley | Wednesday, February 5, 2020
For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with the comic-book world. Even so, I did not always find myself engaged in reading the actual comic books and graphic-novels themselves. Unlike those who are primarily absorbed in the printed and original comic stories, I have been just as consistently passionate about, and
Dillon Begley | Tuesday, November 12, 2019
HBO’s new series “Watchmen” is a direct sequel of the renowned, similarly-named graphic novel “Watchmen.” It is only the second live-action adaptation of the source material, with the other being the 2009, theatrically released film “Watchmen.” The show is intended for superhero and comic book fans in general, but it is specifically geared towards those
Sara Schlecht | Thursday, September 26, 2019
With the semester well underway, the Cushwa-Leighton Library at Saint Mary’s aims to remind students of the services it offers. One way of doing this is through a social media promotion featuring young children wearing capes. “Captain Cushwa-Leighton is our resident library superhero,” senior Taylor Strong, who works at the library’s circulation desk, said. Editor’s
Nicholas Ottone | Thursday, April 19, 2018
Madness. “Legion,” now airing its second season on FX, is obsessed with the concept of madness. It seeps into the visual aesthetic, structure and sound. “Legion” poses a universe slightly skewed from our own to examine the delicate and easily upset balance between order and chaos. Yet, its most terrifying stretches delve deep into the
Nicholas Ottone | Thursday, February 22, 2018
Across the current landscape of film, “Black Panther” is unique. Even on the surface, a superhero movie with a majority-black cast set in Africa that demolishes box office records is a rarity. Yet, “Black Panther” exceeds these superficial markers. It is a cinematic event under sky-high expectations that emerges exhilarating, smart and powerful. “Black Panther”
Alaina Anderson | Thursday, October 9, 2014
Saint Mary’s Dance Marathon hosted the organization’s annual “For the Kids” 5k (FT5K), Wednesday evening in order to raise money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The neon-themed run/walk FT5K began at the College’s Welcome Center parking lot and ended with a party on the island in front of Haggar Parlor. Dance Marathon is