Opinion


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Film

Part two: The 98th Academy Awards predictions – The dark horses, the snubbed nominees and the winners

The Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. With the list of nominees being released and Oscar voting being finished, it has left cinephiles with the doubt of who will be the winners in certain categories. Besides the doubt, questions have been raised about the categories, such as: will Paul Thomas Anderson finally get his long-awaited Oscar? Could “Sinners” break another record after beating  “All About Eve” (1950), “Titanic” (1997) and “La La Land” (2016) in the most nominations received by a film in an edition of the Academy Awards? Who will win the newly introduced category of “Casting” in this Oscar’s Edition? With that being said, I have decided to share who I think are the dark horses, who got snubbed of nominations and who will be the winners of some of the major production categories in this Oscars edition. 


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Film

Part one: The 98th Academy Awards predictions – The dark horses, the snubbed nominees and the winners

With the Academy Awards taking place on March 15, 2026, the acting categories seem to be close to shaping the way for a winner after a competitive award season, in which the Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress had different winners at the Golden Globes, British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards. However, for Best Actress, Jessie Buckley seems to have secured herself her maiden Oscar win after a major sweep in the award season. The unsettled Oscar races have raised questions such as: Will Timothée Chalamet finally get his long-desired Oscar? Will Amy Madigan bring the golden statuette back to the horror genre? Will Sean Penn win his third Oscar? With that being said, I present who I believe are the dark horses, the snubbed nominations and the winners at this Oscars edition. 


The Setonian
Opinion

OPINION: Should Chiang stay? Or should Chiang go?

Last week Purdue faculty wrote a letter calling for Provost Patrick Wolfe’s resignation. The letter presented a slurry of justified condemnations and concerns mixed all together with rage as a binding agent. I’m with the faculty. I hate to see the things they list at my university — everything from a lack of deans to losing large government grants to overall discrimination, censorship, and secrecy.


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Film

REVIEW: ‘It's Never Over,’ a tribute to Jeff Buckley

Named one of the greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, Jeff Buckley is recognized as one of the ‘90s most striking talents. From Buckley's diverse vocal range, to his resonating lyricism, he was an ethereal voice that was unheard of for its time. In director Amy Berg's intimate and somber film, “It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” Berg showcases his charismatic spirit as well as his technical skill. 


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Opinion

A tour of local coffee shops near IU Indianapolis

Students at Indiana University Indianapolis often balance packed schedules, long study sessions and the search for a reliable caffeine fix. Several cafés within a short drive of campus offer distinct atmospheres, specialty drinks and food options that appeal to different study and social needs. Here’s a look at six nearby shops and what they offer students.


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Opinion

LETTER: Lot 403 closure impacting Herron students

The insensitive manner in which the closure of lot 403 has been handled by IU authority is extremely distasteful to Herron Students. As ceramic and sculpture majors, the Eskenazi Fine Arts Center is home to our studios and valuable facilities that we rely on to pursue our education. 


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Reviews

Tis the season: "Meet Me Next Christmas"

It’s the season for holiday movies and nothing captures Christmas magic like a festive rom-com.  Christina Milian, a longtime favorite for the holiday genre. Milian is no stranger to spreading holiday cheer on-screen, having previously starred in Christmas classics like “Christmas Cupid,” “SnowGlobe” and “Memories of Christmas.”  Now, she is back with “Meet Me Next Christmas,” a new festive delight, streaming on Netflix that continues their Christmas legacy. Featuring Devale Ellis and Kofi Siriboe, this film is packed with seasonal cheer, humor, and music, making it the perfect escape from the end-of-semester stress.  


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Reviews

Review: ShinDig, a bite and party for just about anyone

As the weather transitions to windy days and brighter colors of leaves, a new cuisine sensation has trickled into the outskirts of the downtown Indianapolis area. Located on 1351 Roosevelt Ave. with its entrance facing away from the road, diners may be deceived from seeing it entirely. But enter from the south side, and they will find themselves in front of Cunningham Restaurant Group’s newest feat: ShinDig.


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Politics

OPINION: The end of school shootings starts with local action

As of Oct. 23, there have been 58 school shootings. That is almost six shootings for every month of 2024 so far. One of the most recent tragedies was the shooting in Apalachee High School on Sept. 4 killing two students and two staff members. In light of these events, and the upcoming election, many people are asking what can be done to prevent events like those seen at Apalachee from happening again.  


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Opinion

Opinion: Five Palestinian poets for National Poetry Month

 Now that we’ve entered the seventh month of Israel’s attack on Gaza, I completely understand the people who say it’s pointless to read and enjoy poetry. While it is certainly not a replacement for attending protests, emailing representatives and donating to relief organizations, I believe that poetry has the incredible capacity to criticize and dismantle oppressive structures and ideologies. Poems serve as a rallying cry; they give voices to the voiceless and allow people to empathize with those who have different experiences from theirs. 


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Reviews

Review: “Oppenheimer,” a biopic worth your time

“Oppenheimer” is the latest in the stream of biopics the film industry has produced in the last few years, but, unlike the smash hits “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman,” “Oppenheimer” tackles a different kind of “rockstar.” The film is the most recent entry in Nolan’s filmography, joining the critically acclaimed ranks of “Dunkirk,” “Memento” and “The Dark Knight” trilogy, in addition to many others, and it seems that critics agree it will be put up as one of Nolan’s absolute best movies to date.


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Reviews

Review: The Garage Food Hall

The Garage Food Hall is a cafeteria-style hangout at the end of Massachusetts Avenue’s long stretch of restaurants and bars in downtown Indianapolis. They opened their doors on Jan. 5, 2021, with over 25 vendors selling various food and drink options. 

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