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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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ABC’s “9-1-1” turns up the heat in three-part Season 7 premiere

Brenda Perez Pelaez | March 27, 2024

“9-1-1, what’s your emergency?” A universal phrase heard across the United States in their search for aid has been taken and turned into a procedural drama for all to love. Created by Tim Minear,...

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96th Academy Awards: Top Picks and Predictions

Brenda Perez Pelaez | March 6, 2024

Right on cue and amongst great anticipation, the 96th Academy Awards nominations were released on Jan. 23, 2024. After a turbulent and fantastic year for films of all kinds, including the cultural phenomenon...

66th Annual Grammy Awards Highlights

66th Annual Grammy Awards Highlights

Brenda Perez Pelaez | February 7, 2024

Miley Cyrus won Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song “Flowers,” making them the first Grammy wins of her career. Taylor Swift won her 4th Album of the Year for her...

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Young Sheldon: Surprisingly Better than its Predecessor

Brenda Perez Pelaez | February 7, 2024

“Bazinga!” A famous quote from the hit American sitcom, “The Big Bang Theory” had many people such as myself groaning for an entire decade while the show ran its course. It revolved around a friend...

Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor. Image Courtesy of Oswin Pond via Youtube.

“Doctor Who’s” 60th Anniversary Specials: Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor!

Brenda Perez Pelaez | December 13, 2023

While working towards my final papers and facing deadlines, I figured out why not watch what was coming out for Doctor Who? I had heard sometime in late 2022 that the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whitaker)...

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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”...

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Is Mitski still an “Indie” Musician?

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 25, 2023

When I first heard about Mitski, I had listened to a clip of her popular song, Me and My Husband, on TikTok. Before I knew it, my entire For You page became flooded with different songs of hers, convincing...

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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...

Worse Medical Malpractice than Grey’s Anatomy: How is House, M.D. so good?

Worse Medical Malpractice than Grey’s Anatomy: How is House, M.D. so good?

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 4, 2023

Yes, I know I began this eleven-year-old show in the year 2023. I was pulled in by its charmingly attractive characters and its utter ridiculousness!.  “House, M.D.” is an American medical drama...

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...

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The SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes: What’s happening in Hollywood?

Brenda Perez Pelaez | September 23, 2023

On May 2, 2023, The Writers Guild of America (WGA), a joint effort between two labor unions representing over 11,000 writers in film, television, radio and online media, began their strike, per their demands,...

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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Cielito Lindo hosts “Festival de Flores: The 2023 Latinx Culture Show”

Brenda Perez Pelaez | April 27, 2023

The 2023 Latinx Culture Show showcased on Friday, April 14 and was hosted by Cielito Lindo, a campus organization whose focus is traditional and contemporary dances from Latin America and the Caribbean....

"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...

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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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The 95th Academy Awards Nominations: The Cool and The Controversial

Brenda Perez Pelaez | February 8, 2023

Since the 2022 film season concluded, it has since sparked ahead a highly-anticipated Oscars season.  The 95th Academy Awards nominees were revealed on Jan. 24, sparking  traction for both record-breaking...

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Our Choices for the Top Five Horror Movies of 2022

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 23, 2022

Halloween is approaching as quickly as midterms are. Regardless of which of those is scarier, I must share the best horror movies that have come out this year in order to prepare everyone for Halloween....

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The Irony of MrBeast’s Squid Game in Comparison to the Hit Netflix Show

Brenda Perez Pelaez | December 13, 2021

Would you play a series of children’s games to win thousands upon thousands of dollars? Would you still play if the consequence of failing is being killed? In the critically acclaimed Korean television...

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Dia de Los Muertos: We Bring the Dead Back to Life

Brenda Perez Pelaez | November 17, 2021

El Dia de Los Muertos, also known in English as Day of the Dead, is a strongly identified traditional Mexican holiday, celebrated from November 1st to the 2nd, every year. People celebrate the relationship...

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Marvel’s Eternals and Its Push into the Unknown

Brenda Perez Pelaez | November 17, 2021

Marvel has one of the greatest franchises, having turned their characters and their stories from comic book pages to the cinema screen. Most notably, Marvel has released recent hit blockbusters that concluded...

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How “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is a Good-Bad Romantic Comedy

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 17, 2021

Spoilers! If you seriously want to witness this masterpiece of a movie, I advise you to watch it first, so then you can come and read this article afterwards. Directed by Andy Serkis, “Venom: Let There...

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Star Trek vs Star Wars: Do They Make You A Geek?

Brenda Perez Pelaez | October 3, 2021

Everyone who's ever been involved in pop culture and media has heard the question: “Star Trek or Star Wars?” Why is this question so prevalent in the media? And more importantly, why do you automatically...

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