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Ruby Franke case sparks discussion on the future of family vlogging

Isabelle Smith, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

The mastermind behind the popular 8 Passengers YouTube channel, Ruby Franke, and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrant, were both arrested on August 30 for multiple counts of child abuse after one of Franke’s...

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The best study spots near Emerson

The best study spots near Emerson

Chloe Ro, Editor-in-Chief September 29, 2023

Whether seeking the serenity of a library or the buzz of a cafe, finding the perfect study spot is an art every student must master. As the school year kicks into high gear, the quest for that ideal study...

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Review: New York Fashion Week

Review: New York Fashion Week

Out with the old, in with the new?
Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief September 18, 2023

For almost 80 years, New York Fashion Week has allowed designers, new and old, to showcase their work by putting on shows to be perceived by the general public. Today, New York Fashion Week has become...

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Movie of the Summer: 'Barbie' - What do Emerson students think?

Movie of the Summer: ‘Barbie’ – What do Emerson students think?

Sara Sabir, Staff Writer September 7, 2023

The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, has been breaking records at the global box office, with more than $1 billion earned in box office sales. This exhibits a remarkable milestone...

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Pixar's marketing flop

Pixar’s marketing flop

Yena Nam, Staff Writer / Design Head September 1, 2023

Pixar, the paragon of the animation studio, recently recorded the worst marketing failure in its history with the movie called Elemental. With a substantial budget expenditure of 200 million, the movie...

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Battle of the brothers

Are Emerson Students Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?
Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor-In-Chief August 29, 2023

“The Summer I Turned Pretty,” starring Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Caselengo, is ranked the #1 show on Amazon Prime. This TV series follows Belly, a 16-year-old girl who spends her summers...

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Blonde (2022) and the ethics of biopics

Blonde (2022) and the ethics of biopics

Aditi Bhuvanesh, Staff Writer February 27, 2023

This year's release of Andrew Dominik's Blonde has created an overwhelmingly divided discussion scene. Upon its showing at the Venice Film Festival, Blonde--a Marilyn Monroe biopic-- received a fourteen-minute...

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How British Colonialism impacts the world today

How British Colonialism impacts the world today

Sahasra Elaprolu, Assistant Editor In Chief January 26, 2023

From the late 16th to 20th century, Great Britain was an influential figure in history because of its control over the world economy, different countries, and trade, but their influence was not entirely...

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Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2

Movie Review: Hocus Pocus 2

Isabelle Smith, Staff Photographer October 28, 2022

30 years after the original premiered, Hocus Pocus 2 hit television via the streaming service Disney+, starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returning as Winnifred, Sarah, and Mary...

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