Super Bowl Predictions: winners, key matchups
By Jasper Greuel | Feb. 7, 2024The Super Bowl is one of the most important days in American sports. Sunday, either the Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers will be crowned champion.
COLUMNS
Girl, Uninterrupted: Stop remaking movies that are already good
By Mackenzie Shuman | Feb. 7, 2024Movie remakes are the least creative money grabs in the film industry. Not every good movie needs to be seen again with different characters and "modern twists."
Blabby Abby: Outfit repeating is cool, practical
By Abby Jenkins | Feb. 7, 2024We need to reevaluate the negative connotations associated with outfit repeating because they’re childish and impractical.
From the Grapevine: The ‘Saltburn’ effect and how we got here
By Libby Evans | Feb. 7, 2024‘Saltburn’ created a niche aesthetic and media obsession through specific qualities and tools to hook into a young audience. Trends in fashion and music are appearing from the ripple effect of its popularity.
Battery’s Dead: Tobias Harris, NBA trade deadline are ruining Valentine’s Day
By Matthew Butcher | Feb. 6, 2024My February is hinging on the outcome of the NBA trade.
Drew’s Decrees: You should dance more often
By Drew Haughn | Feb. 6, 2024Stop caring about what others think and bust a move.
Ethan’s Excerpts: Stop acting like musicians are your friends
By Ethan Herx | Feb. 6, 2024There is a clear boundary between being a fan and being a creep. Unfortunately, many can’t see it.
Dishin’ it with Disha: In defense of ‘Screenagers’
By Disha Hoque | Feb. 5, 2024Limiting screen time is easier said than done, especially with how important social media are to our real-life and connectedness.
The Lo-Down: NBA offenses are scoring more points — is that a good thing?
By Logan Adams | Feb. 4, 2024The NBA is in the midst of a scoring explosion from both teams and individual players. Is the offense just better, or is the defense being restricted?
Metal Mondays: Graphic lyrics are necessary in metal
By Jackson McCoy | Feb. 4, 2024Metal has often been lambasted for its violent lyricism, but without it the message of the genre’s bands would be diluted.
The Lo-Down: Can we expect a new Frank Ocean album after more than 2,500 days?
By Logan Adams | Feb. 1, 2024The modern indie-pop/R&B icon has given sparse hints about music in the near future. Is there reason to believe he could drop soon?
Darn it, Daniel: Why 'Poor Things' was bad
By Daniel Gorbett | Feb. 1, 2024“Poor Things” is one of the worst movies I've ever seen.
Charlie’s Crossover: Women’s college basketball is overtaking the men's
By Charlie Fadel | Feb. 1, 2024While the men’s game is setting all-time lows, the women have more stars than ever and are shattering records.
Keeping up with Kendall: 'Poor Things' Movie Review
By Kendall Bergeron | Jan. 31, 2024“Poor Things” was a revitalization of classic gothic literature with feminist undertones and I have a lot of thoughts about it.
The Pest: Everyone should learn campus etiquette
By The Pest staff writer | Jan. 31, 2024As I have gone about my first couple weeks back on campus for the new semester, it would seem nearly everyone left their manners in 2023. Here are my biggest pet peeves on campus and how you can avoid becoming one of them.
Claireification: Trial in Michigan may change responsibility in school shootings
By Claire Schiopota | Jan. 31, 2024A look at the Crumbley family as they face trial for a 2021 school shooting.
Drew’s Decrees: You don't need a credit card
By Drew Haughn | Jan. 31, 2024As my hands clench with rage from the emotions that a small plastic card can evoke, I advise you, dear reader, to not sign up for a credit card like the others, before you are swirled away into a world of hurt.
Opinion: ‘Saltburn’ is more than what media make it
By Kaylin Pickett | Jan. 31, 2024Saltburn is more complex than people give it credit for.
Battery’s Dead: “Poor Things,” sex, Zoomers
By Matthew Butcher | Jan. 31, 2024Generation Z has refused to have a normal reaction to sexuality in media, and they’re more sexless than any American generation to date.
What We’re Watching: Not everything needs to be set in the ‘80s
By Mia Ashby | Jan. 30, 2024The ‘80’s may have been a decade filled with iconic movies, clothing, music and style but using its aesthetic in every new release is starting to leave audiences with a stale taste in their mouths.
