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The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

The legend of Yoda is deliciously intriguing, but it is also soured by an unfortunate leftover puppet.  Continue reading The Disappointing Puppet of Star Wars

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 12, 20201 Comment
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‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?

Parasite won the Oscar for Best Picture. Do those now celebrating the film understand its critique of their own station and privilege?  Continue reading ‘Parasite’ Movie Themes Are Obvious to Us, But Are They Obvious to Those the Themes Represent?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 9, 2020March 9, 2020
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I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)

The lure of fad diets like the Keto is real, but health and weight loss are not always the same thing. Continue reading I Tried the Keto Diet and Lived (Somehow)

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 11, 2019December 13, 2019
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The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises

With some creative engineering, Burger King has created the surprisingly pleasant Impossible Whopper.   Continue reading The Impossible Whopper Is Full of Surprises

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyNovember 6, 2019
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Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart

Pizza Hut has reached for novelty with its Cheez-it pizza. Was it a good idea? Jake Brue tried it and has decided the Cheez-it and pizza worlds might want to stay exclusive.  Continue reading Cheez-its and Pizza Are Better Left Apart

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyOctober 23, 2019
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‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Exposes the Depth of Possibilities in the Comic Medium

Comics are often associated with light-heartedness and fun, but a comic strip like Calvin and Hobbes demonstrates the medium is capable of depth and complication. Continue reading ‘Calvin and Hobbes’ Exposes the Depth of Possibilities in the Comic Medium

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMay 3, 2019May 3, 2019
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Black Mirror Resists Cliched Narratives

While exploring the future, Black Mirror refuses to succumb to cliched cultural narratives about the risks of technological innovation. Continue reading Black Mirror Resists Cliched Narratives

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyApril 29, 2019April 29, 2019
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J. Cole Continues to Influence His Industry

J. Cole’s work is different from many other rappers, but its quality is so high he’s influencing a new generation of artists. Continue reading J. Cole Continues to Influence His Industry

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 27, 2019February 8, 2022
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The Top Movies You Should Be Watching on Netflix This Halloween

A senior Cobbler takes an in depth look into the top 4 movies you should be watching on Netflix this Halloween. Continue reading The Top Movies You Should Be Watching on Netflix This Halloween

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 30, 2018October 30, 2018
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Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Multiple local coffee shops are put head to head in rigorous ranking to determine the best coffee shop for Central Students. Continue reading Ultimate Ranking of Local Coffee Shops

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
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Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Marvel’s Infinity War promotes dangerous ideas to young audience members through the movies main villain Thanos Continue reading Infinity War: An In-depth Look at the Latest Avenger Movie

Unknown's avatarcadenleflerOctober 17, 2018October 18, 2018
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On Lorde’s Album ‘Melodrama’

Find What You Love and Let It Kill You
Continue reading On Lorde’s Album ‘Melodrama’

Unknown's avataremmapetermannMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
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The Greatest Showman: How much is real?

If The Greatest Showman is based on a true story, how much of the story is true? Continue reading The Greatest Showman: How much is real?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 15, 2018October 10, 20181 Comment
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Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

You’ve seen the ads and know about the seasoning, but you can’t believe it until a fellow food lover has told you the truth. Here is the straight story about Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries. Continue reading Are Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Worth the Hype?

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyMarch 5, 2018March 7, 2018
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The Fast and Furious Films Have Gone Flat

The assembly line for the Fast and Furious movies has turned out eight films, but the quality of the latest ones shows it is time to shut down production. Continue reading The Fast and Furious Films Have Gone Flat

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 23, 2018February 26, 2018
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Duolingo: Breaking Down Barriers

The language learning app Duolingo stands out for its flexibility and relevancy, notably helping students keep language skills sharp when class is not in session. Continue reading Duolingo: Breaking Down Barriers

Unknown's avatarMr. SheehyFebruary 2, 2018February 13, 2018

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