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"The Monkey," hit the theaters Feb. 21, pulling in $14.2 million on opening weekend. "The Monkey," has the highest opening weekend for the horror genre.

Oz Perkins “The Monkey” is like life

Jay Prado, Reporter March 6, 2025

“The Monkey” serves as a cathartic examination of Director Osgood “Oz”  Perkins’ fascination with mortality—its genesis and omnipresence. Hot off the heels of the smashing financial success...

Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World

Sam Wilson rises above in Captain America: Brave New World

Sebastian Chavira, Reporter March 6, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World is the latest entry in the Captain America franchise that many have been anticipating. Released on Feb. 14, "Brave New World" solidifies Anthony Mackie’s role as Captain...

Kendrick Lamar stands in the middle of dancers dressed to resemble the American flag

Was it more than just a show? A short glimpse into Lamar’s SB LIX halftime performance

Jessica Binzari, News Editor March 6, 2025

While the Super Bowl audience certainly did not miss out on the “show” element of this year’s halftime performance, one cannot deny that there was something different about this one. The halftime...

Poster by SC_doesart (Sabrina Harrison)

Chappell Roan challenges former music exec to “put his money where his mouth is”

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor February 19, 2025

Chappell Roan is one of Gen-Z’s most iconic musicians and every time I hear about her in the news, I cannot be more proud of her.Two weeks ago, Roan won her first Grammy for Best New Artist and performed...

This year marks 20 years since the release of "The Polar Express." The movie is an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's 1985 children's book by the same name.

Flawed animation and a great cast | “The Polar Express” review

Logan Deatherage, Reporter December 11, 2024

Robert Zemeckis and William Broyles Jr's “The Polar Express” is a Christmas adventure film. The film is based on the 1985 children's book of the same name by Chris Van Allsburg. The film follows...

"Wicked" gets nominated for four golden globe's just weeks after it's worldwide release, Nov. 22.

Defying audience expectations | “Wicked” Review

Juliana Abril December 11, 2024

The long-awaited film adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical “Wicked” has exceeded audience expectations. From Jon M. Chu's direction to the outstanding performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana...

Opinion: Deck the halls with disappointment

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor December 11, 2024

I hate Christmas. The fact that it is the biggest capitalist holiday of the year is enough for me to say that I dislike it, but there’s a multitude of other reasons why I don't enjoy celebrating. First...

Lucius (left) disarms General Acacius (right) in a battle inside the Roman Colosseum during Gladiator II, Nov. 22.

“Gladiator II” through the female gaze

Abby Turner, Managing Editor December 11, 2024

Nearly 24 years after the release of “Gladiator,” fans were graced with the sequel, “Gladiator II,” set 16 years after the end of Gladiator.  As a Ridley Scott fan, and a much bigger “Gladiator”...

"Doomsday" was debuted in her second album "Five Seonds Flat" in 2022, Nov 21.

The Wichitan’s Song of the Week: “Doomsday”

Joey Arthur, Reporter November 22, 2024

Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Wichitan’s Song of the Week. The pick for this week is “Doomsday” by American indie-folk singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine.Released on April 8, 2022, as...

"Holy Cow"  is the retelling of Sarah MacDonald's time in India and her spiritual journey, Nov 21.

“Holy Cow” poorly tackles race, religion and culture

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor November 22, 2024

If I was not reading “Holy Cow” by Sarah Macdonald for a project, I wouldn’t have gotten past the preface.“Holy Cow” is a travel memoir recounting Macdonald’s time in India. In her two years...

"Thankskilling" premiered on December 8, 2008,, Dec 8, 2008.

The most horrifying hand turkey| “ThanksKilling” review

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor November 22, 2024

Every family has their Thanksgiving traditions. Some families watch the Superbowl, my family watches terrible movies we find for free on Tubi. “ThanksKilling” will not be one of those movies. Jordan...

Institutional Effectiveness Director Eboneigh Harris presents their research on queerness and tabletop roleplaying games, Oct 31.

Rooftop Heroes mini pop-culture convention

Sabrina Harrison, Entertainment Editor November 8, 2024

For the second year in a row, Moffett Library’s “Rooftop Heroes” event brought together students and faculty alike for another mini-convention in the library’s atrium. The convention included...

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