Losing sucks. It’s a universal truth. And if you’re like President Donald Trump, losing can send you spiraling into a state of panic and seemingly unhinged anger towards anyone and everyone. Unfortunately for Jim Acosta, CNN’s Chief White House correspondent, he was a target for Trump’s temper ...
As Senior Editor J.A. Bedell and I prepared to cover the Senate election Tuesday night, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew what the polls said. Being a realist, I expected the Republican party to maintain control of the Senate, and I was fairly confident the Democrats would take the House. As it ...
While news publications strive to remain neutral, it is not uncommon for newspapers to officially endorse candidates. For example, the Houston Chronicle recently endorsed Beto O’Rourke of Texas after endorsing his Republican opponent for Senate Ted Cruz in 2016. A few days ago, I would have begrudgingly ...
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward’s latest book, Fear: Trump in the White House, provides readers with an in-depth view of Trump’s first few years in office. He gives readers insight into many White House meetings, ranging from topics like immigration, tariffs, the soldiers in Afghanistan, and many ...
It was a Tuesday morning like any other. I was 5 and concerned with which Gap jeans I was going to wear that day and what sandwich the cafeteria would serve. And truthfully, I don’t remember what I ended up wearing. I don’t even remember my first day of kindergarten though it was only a week before. ...
Last night was the first game of the new NFL season. It pitted the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles against the Atlanta Falcons, who were in the Super Bowl in 2017. This battle of two football powerhouses would typically have football fans from all walks of life excited for the upcoming ...
It’s been 10 years since Nick Fury met Tony Stark in a post-credits scene in 2008’s “Iron Man,” in which the doors into a much larger universe had begun to open. Now, after 10 years-worth of storytelling with the release of almost 20 different films, it can all culminate in the gargantuan movie ...
I started participating in Record Store Day my senior year of high school. Since then, it’s a day that I look forward to all year. While the album releases are exciting (especially the David Bowie picture discs that have been coming out the past several years), what keeps me going to Luna Music at ...
On the eve of this weekend’s Record Store Day, where hundreds of thousands of music fans turn out to purchase hard to find and collectible vinyl, I’m reminded of how I got started on my own record collection and the records that mean the most to me. As I sit here typing this while listening to a ...
On March 16, the newest adaptation of the “Tomb Raider” story was released in theaters, and although the fast-paced action sequences were exciting to watch, the movie itself falls a little short of living up to the two video games published by Square Enix: the self titled reboot of the “Tomb Raider” ...
When the original source material is considered to be unfilmable, it’s easy to see that director Ava Duvernay was gambling big on her attempt at a film adaptation of the beloved novel. But was it worth the risk? Well, yes and no. But one thing is certain: It’s the thought that counts. Based on ...
Looking back, 2017 presented maybe one of the most diverse arrays of great films within a single year. From summer blockbusters, to year-end Oscar bait, to even early offerings of horror, audiences were treated to a consistent stream of exciting, hilarious, moving and horrifying times at the theater. ...
After nearly 10 years of film after film, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has finally introduced what may be its most impactful, progressive, insightful, and topical film in its entire slate in “Black Panther.” This is a superhero film that completely stands out of every other marvel film ...
The only thing better than a local comedy show is one that also supports Indianapolis women in need. Local comedians Erin Carr and Gwen Sunkel pulled this off in an empowering and hilarious way Feb. 1 at the White Rabbit Cabaret. Women from Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Ohio appeared on stage for ...
On Jan. 27, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performed two classical symphonies by two legendary composers. The first was Des Knaben Wunderhorn by Gustav Mahler, and the second was Beethoven’s 6th symphony, most commonly known as the “Pastoral.” The show started with a performance of Gustav ...
Indiana House Bill 1016 (2018) is necessary to support the freedom of student journalists and their development into the investigative journalists of the future, keeping our society accountable.
by Lynzi Stringer 1/19/2018 Jessie Phelps of local supergroup Moxxie has recently been making a splash in the scene as a solo performer. A versatile musician and singer, Phelps has performed her acoustic sets at local venues such as Bier Brewery and Black Circle Brewing Co. Her next performance ...
By Manuel Fernandez 1/15/17 With the year coming to a close, it’s once again the time to look back at the numerous achievements in filmmaking that highlighted the year. It’s clear that 2017 hasn’t been the best year, with many things happening in the world that has us worried. But film continues ...
By Manuel Fernandez 1/12/18 Overall, the year has been a triumph for the majority of independent films and a few notable blockbusters. However, there were definitely films that came out this year that brought us down, made us want to walk out of the theater, or worse. Whether they were big budget ...
All of your favorite stars are cold and suspicious for two hours and we wrote a review about it. Enjoy. By Stephen Brinkerhoff TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4m3yAoW8E Kenneth Branagh directs and stars in “Murder on the Orient Express,” yet another adaptation of the Agatha Christie’s ...
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