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Is picture-esque major motion picture-perfect? 

Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Collyn Robinson

A beginner’s guide to know which films are good through Saltburn.  by Collyn Robinson ’25 Writer’s note: If you haven’t watched Saltburn, watch it, then come back to read this piece.    “I love it–no I hate it.” That’s all I could say after watching the movie for the first time.  The reason I watched Saltburn…

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Posted on February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 by Helen Huynh

Over winter break, I went to my local bookstore and wandered around for an hour. I had $92.76 in my checking account. I spent it on books–and for the entire month, I only drank coffee at home. These are the first three books I read this year. And boy, have I been fed.  I bought…

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Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 by Anaiis Rios-Kasoga

One’s Company (literary fiction) Ashley Hutson This is for you freaks who love tales of obsession. This debut takes comfort television to a whole other realm. After suffering a tragedy, Bonnie finds comfort in the 1970s hit sitcom Three’s Company. A few years after the tragedy Bonnie wins the lottery (cool right!? Wrong.) With her…

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Posted on November 16, 2023December 4, 2023 by DOWN Editors

The Perfect Find by Tia Williams Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi  The Complete Poetry by Maya Angelou 

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Reflections on the Barbie Movie

Posted on November 3, 2023December 4, 2023 by Camila Perez

By Camila Perez ’26 Author’s Note: This piece contains spoilers. But to be fair, this movie has been out for a couple of months… so if you have not watched it at this point, can you really be mad at me right now? My best friend Noe and I rush down Temple Street, our arms…

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