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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

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Marvel does “Loki” justice with its second season.

Brenda Perez Pelaez | November 29, 2023

Spoilers! This piece contains discussion of the show “Loki” and its recent season finale, so if you have plans on catching up, go watch the series and read this piece afterward!  Marvel’s “Loki”...

Now and Then: The Newest Beatles Song

Now and Then: The Newest Beatles Song

Elizabeth Murno | November 28, 2023

It is 2023. Who would have guessed that the most iconic band from the 60s would still release music 53 years after their break up in 1970? The Beatles, comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George...

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Amazing representation packs a punch in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 25, 2023

Insomniac’s highly anticipated superhero action-adventure game, “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,” released this past Oct. 20, 2023. It is the third installment to the two previous games of the “Marvel’s...

Comic book movies are declining in both popularity and numbers: Is Cinema Back?

Comic book movies are declining in both popularity and numbers: Is Cinema Back?

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 4, 2023

“With great power comes great responsibility.” This famous quote from Peter Parker’s Uncle Ben applies to more than just its famous comic book hero Spider-Man. Regardless of the fact that this quote...

Bottoms is the Best Queer Comedy of the Year, and Wellesley College agrees!

Bottoms is the Best Queer Comedy of the Year, and Wellesley College agrees!

Brenda Perez Pelaez | September 21, 2023

Premiering with a limited theatrical release, “Bottoms” has blown the internet away with its premise and unique characters. Directed by Emma Seligman and co-written by Rachel Sennott, the film revolves...

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The Super Mario Bros. Movie: rated extraordinary for everyone

Brenda Perez Pelaez | April 27, 2023

Mamma Mia, spoilers! If you want to experience the masterpiece of a film yourself, please go watch it first, and then come back and read this article afterwards!  Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael...

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Hozier stuns with “Eat Your Young” EP

Iris Martinez | March 22, 2023

Living with four other people means that, more often than not, any endeavor I undertake is somewhat communal, or even collaborative. This happened with Kali Uchis’s newest album “Red Moon in Venus”...

"Cocaine Bear" indicates the return of camp movies

“Cocaine Bear” indicates the return of camp movies

Brenda Perez Pelaez | March 22, 2023

Spoilers! If you want to witness the craziness of the film for yourself, please go watch it first, and then come back and read this article afterwards!  Loosely based on a true story, “Cocaine...

Kali Uchis Gets Devotional with “Red Moon in Venus”

Kali Uchis Gets Devotional with “Red Moon in Venus”

Iris Martinez | March 22, 2023

I am rarely one to listen to albums soon after they come, nor do I generally listen to them in their entirety or in order, so I decided to go out of my comfort zone for Kali Uchis’s new album, “Red...

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Recapping the Best and the Worst of The 95th Academy Awards

Brenda Perez Pelaez | March 22, 2023

“And the Oscar goes to …” The highly anticipated awards ceremony premiered recently on March 12, 2023 at 8 p.m. EST. The four hour event was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, in his third bout hosting, with...

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Where did the “Twilight” Renaissance Even Come From, Loca?

Emily Cao | March 22, 2023

I’m going to share something deeply troubling and very vulnerable right now (deep breath).  In seventh grade I made fun of my best friend for reading “Twilight.” I know — I’m deeply ashamed...

We need to normalize post-concert amnesia

We need to normalize post-concert amnesia

Cheynie Singleton | March 22, 2023

On Feb. 28, SZA performed the sixth show of her SOS tour in Boston, Massachusetts. As soon as I found out SZA was going on tour, I knew that I had to get my hands on tickets somehow. Sure enough, after...

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