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The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

The student newspaper of Wellesley College since 1901

The Wellesley News

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“Birds of Prey” is eccentrically empowering

Shayeza Walid | February 12, 2020

In recent years, it has been rare that a Margot Robbie film has let many fans or critics down. And Birds of Prey, directed by Chinese-American director Cathy Yan starring Robbie as Harley Quinn  and...

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Jojo Rabbit: Life in a ruthless and ridiculous Nazi Germany

Shayeza Walid | November 12, 2019

**this article contains spoilers for "Jojo Rabbit" (2019)   When thinking of Nazis, let alone the Third Reich, humor isn’t usually the emotion that is aroused. Yet somehow, Taika Watiti — previously...

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Kanye is King: A Review of Kanye West’s Album “Jesus Is King”

Shayeza Walid | November 6, 2019

Kanye West’s much anticipated album “Jesus Is King,” which dropped on Oct. 29, was quick to please the rapper’s loyal listeners and admirers of gospel music alike. Within three days of its release,...

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The Emmys 2019: Deserving acts win, but lack diversity

Shayeza Walid | October 9, 2019

On Sunday,  September 22, it was television’s biggest night. This year held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, CA 2019’s Primetime Emmy Awards was nothing short of a great night of celebration,...

Fluff Festival in Union Square, Joe Kennedy for Senate, Burlington Mall shut down

Fluff Festival in Union Square, Joe Kennedy for Senate, Burlington Mall shut down

Shayeza Walid | September 25, 2019

The Largest Fluff Festival Takes Place in Union Square  Officially known as “What the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square Innovation” the Fluff Festival rejoices through the sticky yet spreadable...

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“The Goldfinch” fails to please in its attempt to adapt the novel

Shayeza Walid | September 18, 2019

Needless to say, book-to-film adaptations often times fail to do many stories justice. Fans of multiple science fiction trilogies, dystopian novels and romantic comedies (the list is endless) would know....

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