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‘Beast Games’ brings ‘Squid Game’ to reality

Chris Hutton, Entertainment and Features Editor
February 3, 2025

The most subscribed Youtuber James Donaldson, more commonly known as Mr. Beast, created and hosted a new Amazon show called “Beast Games.” Reportedly costing over $100 million, the show pins 1,000...

Graphic rendition of the character 'BMO' from 'Adventure Time'

Again and again

Nadia Hill, Reporter
October 16, 2023

It’s been over a decade since audiences were first introduced to the marvelous world of “Ooo.” Although the main series of “Adventure Time” ended in 2018, thanks to streaming services such...

Podcast: Modern sitcoms look to the past, from ‘Friends’ to ‘New Girl’

Natalie Hanson
September 23, 2018

You know them, you love them or sometimes you hate them and we're talking about them. In this week's podcast, we tackle sitcoms in past and present entertainment, and how these types of shows have evolved....

Bojack gives a eulogy at another character's funeral. Image courtesy of Netflix.

‘Bojack Horseman’ stands at top of Netflix pile

Ulises Duenas
September 17, 2018

Balancing comedy and drama is a difficult thing to do. More shows have been attempting to find the right mix between the two in recent years. None do it as well as "Bojack Horseman". This fifth season...

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Consuming slow entertainment in a fast-information age

Grant Schmieding
May 1, 2018

After a full day of school, it’s time to sleep. Lying in bed, my eyes locked on the dim laptop screen in front of me. My nightly melatonin creeps up as my attention flat lines and I drift off into a...

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Advertisements plague consumers

Jeff Guzman and Dongyoung Won
October 6, 2016

Whether it's scrolling through Facebook or watching the latest sporting event someone is constantly trying to sell something.In the last few years, advertisements are more out of control than ever before...

The Orion’s Emmy Predictions

George Johnston
September 18, 2015
The Orion predicts who will take home the gold this weekend. Feel free to disagree.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Best shows to watch on Netflix

Allison Galbreath
May 13, 2015
A list of some of my favorite shows, available on Netflix for anyone to binge-watch and become utterly obsessed with.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Survival guide for season, series finales

Allison Galbreath
April 5, 2015
Here is a list of supplies, tips and tricks to help anyone cope with the end of a show.
Illustration by Miles Huffman

Innovative television rules my generation

Miles Inserra
April 1, 2015
Hopefully this column will not spoil three of the best television programs of the decade.

Feminism ruins everything

Alyssa Dunning
November 30, 2014
It's hard to enjoy the simple things when everything reeks of inequality.

Losing TV show friends

Matt Murphy
April 7, 2014
When a long-running TV show ends, it feels like you've lost friends.