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Christians around the world will be embarking on a six-week long period of observance Wednesday, and Athenians are no different, also beginning the religious period by donning foreheads marked with ash.
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Christians around the world will be embarking on a six-week long period of observance Wednesday, and Athenians are no different, also beginning the religious period by donning foreheads marked with ash.
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s “Chicken Shop Date” series spans all the way back to 2014 when she started it as a concept for the magazine Cut in the United Kingdom. Nine years later, the deadpan interviewer has become a comedy legend on YouTube. Amassing over 1.77 million subscribers, the series has peaked in terms of celebrities, with Dimoldenberg recently interviewing artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Matty Healy.
“Modern Family” lasted 11 seasons on ABC, detailing the lives of a massive family living in California. Focusing on the siblings of Claire and Mitchell Pritchett and their family tree, the sitcom became a fan favorite for its array of unique characters and outlandish humor.
Have you ever wondered what it is like to have a full day of bragging about your college and walking backward? College tour guides can be a crucial component in choosing a university. They help guide that process in the middle of the school day. Giving tours can undoubtedly be a rewarding experience; however, funny stories and strange encounters are sure to be expected.
On the morning of Feb. 3, Bexley Middle School students sat in their homerooms watching the morning announcements. It's Black History Month, so the students on the show planned to briefly talk about contributions Black individuals have made to art, science, politics, literature, etc.
Last year, Super Bowl viewership peaked at 208 million people, which is not at all uncommon. In fact, the amount of Americans that dedicate time to the Super Bowl every year is almost enough to designate it a national holiday. Naturally, corporations always view this mass engagement of American consumers as a way to make a profit. The result is a guaranteed slew of thoroughly entertaining advertisements shown between game plays, and we have rated the best ones of this year.
Every Ohio University student grows to love the small town of Athens, Ohio. The beautiful scenery and sense of community are the perfect setting for a love story. While students can only hope for a perfect ending to their collegiate romance novel, not everyone is as lucky as Jason Preston and Micaylah Nash.
Coincidental or not, seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady subsequently retired the same week a movie revolving around him was released to theaters. But the four well-known, outstanding actresses in their '70s and '80s starring in the film, are nowhere near retiring from their established careers. Before the release of “80 for Brady,” it was deemed to look like another cheap flick that your 50-year-old mother would watch on a night out with the girls. But surprisingly enough, this “chick-flick” flicks all odds, and snaps a football the whole nine yards.
“You People” is a Netflix original that, on the surface, is about two millennials who fall in love and navigate their relationship. It is a more complicated take on the usual rom-com than we are used to, as it attempts to deal with issues that can arise in interracial relationships. Although the intention is there, the execution ended up doing more harm than good because of its Jewish representation.
As someone who has always loved a good action movie, particularly those that involve superheroes, the current state of the DC Extended Universe, or DCEU, is disappointing.
In 2008, NPR producer Bob Boilen started an intimate video series called “NPR Tiny Desk Concert” to feature his favorite artists and performers. Since then, the video series has become a beloved favorite by many on YouTube, seeing various musicians such as Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion take over its studio.
Netflix is excellent at taking astounding, legendary actors and making them look like a fool of themselves, as seen per their newly released rom-com, “You People.” It is basically a combination of films like “Meet the Parents” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” with age-old tropes of parental indifference and racial stereotypes that have been seen time and time again.
As the years go by, it can seem as if the changes in weather grow more unpredictable every season. Temperatures fluctuate, hurricanes run rampant, droughts dehydrate the land and warmer weather overstays its welcome.
They say good things come in threes, and “The Ryans” of the Ohio’s team are no exception. Ryan Higgins, Ryan Hastings and Ryan Leonard were lucky enough to be given the same name at birth and play for the Bobcats simultaneously.
It’s time to look back on some of the most memorable celebrity moments from 2022. There are many strong contenders for this list, but these moments stormed the headlines and shook audiences all across America.
On Monday night, students and supporters alike flocked to the Athena Cinema for a viewing of School of Theater instructor Steven Strafford’s one-man production: “Methtacular!” Strafford's solo show tells the story of a scared young man on the precipice of his life who finds a haven in denial, conceit, meaningless sex and, as the name of the show suggests, crystal meth.
Sunday afternoons in McCracken Hall are not the first place one would think to find school spirit, but the beige walls ring with cheers.
“Abbott Elementary” is a comedy mockumentary set in the heart of Philadelphia at a run-down elementary school that contains some of the fictional world’s most hilarious teachers. With creator Quinta Brunson as the focal point of the show, one of her co-workers is always cracking jokes, turning to the camera for support or simply just making fun of her.
It’s only been three years since Miley Cyrus last released music with her sixth studio album, “Plastic Hearts,” an homage to pop-rock music. Yet, within this time, the singer has been able to truly open up to her fans about her personal life, especially her experience with divorce.
It’s been three weeks since New Year’s Day, and people are still likely flooding Ping, grabbing a Nelson salad and saying positive affirmations before class to keep up with resolutions made. Although these goals may not be met for many for the rest of the year, there is something unbelievably human about promising to better oneself, even if it’s temporary.