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REVIEW | “Mean Girls” exceeded my expectations, but only because I had none

REVIEW | “Mean Girls” exceeded my expectations, but only because I had none

Victoria Collins, Staff Reporter February 19, 2024

On Jan. 12, “Mean Girls” was released in theaters and I was shocked within the first five minutes.  After being asked to see this movie by a friend, I thought nothing of it. I’ve seen the original...

OPINION | An homage to Kobe and Gigi Bryant

OPINION | An homage to Kobe and Gigi Bryant

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter February 8, 2024

The entire basketball world stopped on Jan. 26, 2020. News broke that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi Bryant died in a helicopter crash along with seven other people.  It...

Gorillaz band uses a unique combination of alternate rock, hip hop and trip-hop, a fusion of electronica and hip-hop originating from the United Kingdom, to intrigue listerns.

Review | A lookback on Gorillaz’s “Demon Days”

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor February 6, 2024

On May 23, 2005, the British virtual band Gorillaz released their second studio album, “Demon Days.” The album was ranked 437 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2023, number...

Editor-in-chief Chloe Williams pictured with Good Morning America host and SLU alumna Robin Roberts on Nov. 2, 2023.

Letter from the Editor: Chloe Williams

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2024

As I’m entering my final semester as an undergrad student at Southeastern, I still don’t think I’ve even processed that this is reality. I’ll walk across the stage in just four months, receiving...

REVIEW | “Hunger Games” prequel was a ballad of confusion and mediocrity

REVIEW | “Hunger Games” prequel was a ballad of confusion and mediocrity

Abigail Fischer, Social Media Editor January 15, 2024

On Nov. 17, 2023, “The Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes” premiered in theaters across the country. Fans of “The Hunger Games” trilogy flocked to their nearest theater to watch the prequel fly from...

OPINION | Page down, books are better than movies

OPINION | Page down, books are better than movies

Samantha Sims, Campus Life Editor January 14, 2024

Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there lived a debate between books and movies: which is better?  I’m here to settle the debate.  Books are better than movies and always will be....

REVIEW | A glorious ending to Loki’s Glorious Purpose

REVIEW | A glorious ending to Loki’s Glorious Purpose

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 20, 2023

“Loki” season two was released on Oct. 5 with one of the most hard-hitting finales in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).  The show follows Loki (Tom Hiddleston), Mobius (Owen Wilson), Sylvie...

Strawberry Stadium has been the proud home of Southeastern football since 1937.

OPINION | Why SLU football needs greater fan support for next season

Chase Gispert, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

Southeastern football did not enjoy a very successful season on the gridiron this fall. Following a Southland Conference championship in 2022, the Lions faltered in 2023 to a final record of 3-8. However,...

REVIEW: “Gen V” solidifies itself as a top-end spin off show

REVIEW: “Gen V” solidifies itself as a top-end spin off show

Troy Allen, Staff Reporter December 4, 2023

The hit show on Amazon Prime, “The Boys,” released its spin-off show “Gen V” on Sept. 29, 2023, ahead of their fourth season. Since its release, “Gen V” has taken many fans by storm, including...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalitions 2023 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

OPINION | Will Mike Johnson’s speakership be a terrifying trip down the far-right rabbit hole?

Adam Tullier, Podcast Content Manager November 27, 2023

On Monday, Oct. 23, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the new speaker of the House following Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) ousting on Thursday, Oct. 3. This was a move that shocked many...

REVIEW | Looking for something to stream over Thanksgiving? “Five Nights at Freddys” is a solid choice

REVIEW | Looking for something to stream over Thanksgiving? “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a solid choice

Chloe Williams, Editor-in-Chief November 22, 2023

Warning: Spoilers for "Five Nights at Freddy's"  The “Five Nights at Freddy’s” video game franchise took the world by storm after its initial release in 2014, and nine years later it’s once...

OPINION | Is the pumpkin spice craze valid?

OPINION | Is the pumpkin spice craze valid?

Eva Saladino, Staff Reporter October 17, 2023

Fall has officially begun and pumpkin spice mania is in full force. Whether you lean more toward the scent or the flavor, lovers of this seasonal concoction are now in their element, but is the craze valid? The...

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