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John Hughes' high school films are still known for their soundtracks today. Image courtesy of Hollywood Journal.

Playlist- 14 iconic ’80s songs from John Hughes’ teen films

Natalie Hanson // September 17, 2018

The high school films of John Hughes were some of the first to understand and define an entire generation in the 1980s. What makes them classics for the coming-of-age even to this day? Their soundtracks...

Christine Cotterill, first-year nutrition and food sciences major, would choose to be "The Breakfast Club" if given a choice. Photo credit: Miguel Orozco

If your life could be an ’80s movie, which one would it be?

Carly Plemons and Miguel Orozco // February 9, 2016
The impact of John Hughes and his movies.
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