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The pursuit of perfection is no easy feat, taking a great mental toll on performers.

Whiplash and Black Swan: the desire to be great

Haneen Eltyeb, Videographer February 20, 2024

It’s no secret that the music industry and the ballet industry are among the most rigorous artistic pursuits in the world. Combine that with Gordon Ramsay-esque instructors; you have the perfect recipe...

Revenge is a dish best served cold — as in cold hard cash.

Eat your greens

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor February 12, 2024

In recent years, the eat-the-rich storyline has become a prolific narrative that has been taking over the entertainment industry. Traced back to the French Revolution, the phrase “eat the rich”...

Editorial: Parking not permitted

Editorial: Parking not permitted

WSS Editorial Board January 23, 2024

During passing time, daily announcements list the license plates of cars parked in the fire lane, followed by threats of towing. While the West administration has put effort into enforcing punishments,...

The many different faces of the Joker make the character all the more customizable for actors.

Method acting: the Joker’s way

Haneen Eltyeb and Samuel Rosenthal January 13, 2024

What is Method Acting? Method acting is a technique actors use to fully immerse themselves in a role. It involves a variety of strategies to capture the physical, emotional and behavioral aspects of a...

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The 2023 year in cinema

Samuel Rosenthal and Jules Keranen December 22, 2023

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LGBTQIA+ media is flourishing in 2023

LGBTQIA+ cinemedia wrap up 2023

Tessa Gibson, Profiles Editor December 22, 2023

Winter is the time to relax and reflect on the year. One form of relaxation that cures exhaustion is watching movies, and nothing compares to the romance movie genre. There’s nothing better than watching...

Interpretation is everything. What can be considered a flirty, playful tune to one person can be deemed offensive and problematic to another.

Baby, it’s problematic

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 20, 2023

I’ll be honest; my main motivation for writing this is because I want to argue my right to sing this song to myself without feeling like I’m promoting date rape.    When Frank Loesser composed...

Athletes should not have to compete during the holidays regardless of their professional or amateur status.

Competing in the cold

Yaya Orszula, Sports Editor December 20, 2023

As the winter holidays approach, many families — including mine — look forward to watching sports, from football to college basketball, on their days off. It’s easy to get swept up in the luxury...

Its always good to question whats being put on your plate, but does that give you the right to question what others put on theirs?

Criticisms to the chef

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 18, 2023

  The world is full of controversial and sometimes even taboo dishes based on both concept and preparation. Different cultures consider different foods acceptable to eat. My own country, South...

There are many symbols used in The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes to represent rebellion, love and power.

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” review

Eleanor Weitz and Jules Keranen December 18, 2023

Introduction “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is the long-awaited prequel to “The Hunger Games” series. The film had a budget of 100 million USD and has quickly made it up, already making...

Rose-colored screens may be the reason why some people insist on seeing something that truly isnt there in the first place.

Oh ship

Nicole Lee, Opinion Editor December 11, 2023

Love can make anyone a little delusional. It can drive the most resilient crazy, even if you’re just watching it unfold on the sidelines.  It’s unavoidable. Do you enjoy movies? TV shows? YouTube?...

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