SGA welcomes 2022-23 officers
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
As described by former SGA President Riley Brown, “A new era has begun for the university.”
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Review: “Moon Knight” shines as a promising new hero
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
While movie theaters have been in a sort of purgatory over the past two years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has continued to thrive on streaming service Disney Plus. From the sitcom-centric “WandaVision” or the time-altering “Loki”, Marvel has continuously brought its A-game when it comes to packing big-screen thrills on the small screen. Despite this, the series thus far have yet to focus on a new hero, only on the ones we’ve already had several movies to get to know. However, after five different series, the MCU has introduced its newest hero, Moon Knight.
Commentary: “Lake Mungo” is the scariest film you haven’t seen
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
Like comedy, horror is completely subjective. What one may find scary, someone else will get little to no reaction from it. However, it’s always a fun discussion amongst horror fans when asked the question: “What is the scariest film you’ve ever seen?”
Multiverses and Dinosaurs: A preview of the 2022 Summer movie season
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
While Covid-19 variants still raise concern for many, it appears (at least to most film studios) that the hurdle has been jumped and movie theaters are back. Now, 2022 is looking to bring about the releases of some major blockbusters that, up until this point, were struck down with delay after delay.
Colby Page reflects on Ukraine through new art installation
(04/26/22 4:00pm)
You will be hard pressed to find anyone unaware of the ongoing horrors in Ukraine at the hands of Russia. On Thursday, February 24, Vladimir Putin gave the order, leading to a continuous military assault on the neighboring nation. As the attacks continue, an outpouring of support has come from citizens all over the world. Now, sophomore Colby Page has shown his support through a new art installation located outside of Ezra Lehman Memorial Library.
‘Riverdale’ is the best trash on television
(04/12/22 4:00pm)
If you had told me back in 2017 that giving ’50s comic book icon Archie Andrews a six-pack would lead to one of television’s most popular series, I would have told you that was almost as funny as Chris Pratt playing Mario (as you can see hindsight is 2022).
Students of GBLUES ‘leaf’ a mark of kindness
(03/01/22 5:00pm)
It is an annual tradition for the students at Shippensburg University to set aside their differences for the month of February and take part in some acts of kindness.
APB and Improv Club give students one question: Who dunnit?
(02/22/22 5:00pm)
Everyone loves a good mystery. Whether you grew up playing Clue or watching “Scooby-Doo” or the teen mysteries of today like “Riv- erdale,” we all enjoy playing detective from time to time.
“Live at the Apollo” continues celebration of black artists
(02/22/22 5:00pm)
Even though March is approaching, that does not mean that the Black History Month celebration should start slowing down. One of the latest BHM events was the Residence Hall Association’s annual “Live at the Apollo” open-mic event. The event is meant to be a celebration of Black artists and performers as well as serve as a history lesson for students on the importance of the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.
“The Power of the Dog” and “Dune’” lead 2022 Oscar Nominations
(02/15/22 5:00pm)
Though the ratings have been on a steady decline over the past couple years, there’s still excitement in the air when the Oscar nominations are finally announced. The year 2021 was a massive year for movies, especially as most of them were originally intended for 2020. The 2021 Oscars ceremony was easily one of the most competitive contests. While the most nominated movie doesn’t always guarantee the biggest winner, it does help give an indication of what this year’s heavy hitters will be.
Commentary: “South Park” is “South Park” again
(02/08/22 5:00pm)
While still having some great comedy over the past few years, “South Park” has slowly been on the decline. The main reason? The creators embraced the social commentary and serialized storytelling way too much. For example, Season 20 relied too heavily on an overarching story that centered around the 2016 Presidential Election. Due to the results of that election not going the way anyone expected it to, the season was forced to drastically change course, and the sudden shift was unfortunately obvious. However, things started to look up for “South Park,” ironically, with the pandemic.
Tony’s recap: Broadway and theatre is back in action
(10/05/21 4:00pm)
The musical sounds of Broadway have returned to the streets of New York and fans have been eating it up. After more than a year of silence, shows have re-opened their doors, and despite some changes given the pandemic, it is still the same old Broadway we know and love. To bask in the return of live theater, the annual Tony Awards gave us the biggest celebration of the year.
Beetlejuice is anything but dead on Broadway
(09/21/21 3:39pm)
“Beetlejuice” may be known as the musical that was saved by TikTok, but the truth is that “Beetlejuice” (like it’s titular character) just won’t die.
MCU Phase Four: The release dates you need to know
(05/11/21 4:00pm)
Fans have been desperate to see the high-flying action of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) on the big screen. The last time viewers got to witness the Marvel heroes in the theater was all the way back in 2019 with “Spider-Man: Far From Home.”
Review: ‘Mortal Kombat’ is fatally disappointing
(04/27/21 4:00pm)
I wouldn't necessarily consider myself a gamer. I play video games from time to time, but I never feel like putting in the amount of hours most video games require. One of the few video games that I actually would put effort into is the "Mortal Kombat" franchise.
Review: ‘The Snyder Cut’ delivers director’s epic four-hour vision
(03/23/21 4:00pm)
When “Justice League” hit theaters in late 2017, it was both a critical and financial disaster. With stories of endless production troubles and expensive reshoots, many felt that it was doomed from the start. The most notable being the replacing of director Zack Snyder with Marvel “Avengers” director Joss Whedon. It was clear that Zack Snyder’s dark vision of the iconic heroes was greatly watered down and saturated into an unrecognizable mess.
Review: Everyone should give ‘South Park: Vaccination Special’ a shot
(03/16/21 4:00pm)
When “South Park” attempted to tackle the majority of 2020 last September with its special, “The Pandemic Special,” it was a slight disappointment. The special felt bloated and did not put its focus on the characters and plot lines the audience would much rather see. Thankfully, 2021 gave the writers more than enough material to create another hour-long special, which improves on many of the previous special’s mistakes, even if it still falls into some of the same pitfalls.
Commentary: ‘WandaVision’ takes viewers through the ages on Disney+
(03/09/21 5:00pm)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has released movies and television adaptations for over a decade now. In the whopping 23 films released since “Iron Man” in 2008, we have been introduced to an entire universe of heroes. Two of those heroes are Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and The Vision, played by Paul Bettany. Both made their debut in the 2015 movie “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Since then, the two developed a romantic relationship until Vision’s demise in “Infinity War.”
Commentary: Is LGBTQ+ in Hollywood stepping backward with representation?
(03/02/21 5:00pm)
Although the Golden Globes have come and gone, the award show represents an age-old problem in Hollywood that still persists today.
Preview: The 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards
(02/23/21 5:00pm)
Hollywood took a harder hit than most other industries during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.