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The official TV show poster for "Loki" season two on Disney+. PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Loki” season two redefines the marvel cinematic universe superhero genre

Sarah Chaudhry November 14, 2023
“Loki” season two knocks season one out of the park in every way: character development, plot, cinematography and acting. Since its initial premiere in 2021, the superhero series “Loki” continues to be produced as a standalone franchise.
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Music, media and the mental state of the University

Anya Marquardt and Skylar Sena April 23, 2023
We at The Statesman wanted to take a look at how this increase in music and media consumption could possibly be linked to the mental health issues currently facing college students today.
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The official poster for HBO's "The Last of Us." Based on Naughty Dog's video game of the same name, actors Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey play leads as Joel and Ellie in the aftermath of a global pandemic. HBO

“The Last of Us” Review: More than the newest sci-fi craze

Anya Marquardt March 19, 2023
“The Last of Us”, an HBO adaption of the wildly popular 2013 video game, isn’t really about zombies; it’s more a philosophical look at human nature and what we are willing to resort to in order to survive.
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Netflix original series "Heartstopper" featuring Kit Connor and Joe Locke.

Prideful queer show “Heartstopper” has been renewed for two seasons

Jenna Zaza September 18, 2022
Netflix’s hit queer show “Heartstopper” was confirmed for two additional seasons at the end of its successful first season with a 100% tomato score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 97% audience rating.
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The mysticism of “Euphoria” roars back with season 2

Melanie Navarro January 27, 2022
The first episode of season two of HBO’s Euphoria premiered on Sunday Jan. 9, and had fans reeling from opening credits to inevitable head smashing at its close.
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Gossip Girl reboot releases its new trailer 

Nicole Morett June 4, 2021
SPOTTED: The rumors are true. Gossip Girl is back. Last Friday, HBO Max released its first look at the much anticipated reboot of the beloved mid-2000s CW drama, Gossip Girl.
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The Mulan adaptation is just a lackluster remake

Ryan Baile September 17, 2020
Despite the likable parts of the movie, overall Mulan was another disappointment from the House of Mouse. 
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Violent video games aren’t connected to shootings

Matthew Yan October 27, 2019
Whenever the topic of gun control gets brought up on television or in Congress, there are always two scapegoats the National Rifle Association (NRA) tend to present: mental health and video games.
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College students shy away from cable

Brianne Ledda January 12, 2019
About six out of 10 adults between the ages of 18 and 29 prefer using streaming platforms to watch television, according to a Pew Research study published in 2017.
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Netlfix released the second season of its hit series "Stranger Things" on Oct. 27. PHOTO COURTESY NETFLIX

New on Netflix: Stranger Things 2 lives up to the hype

Gregory Zarb November 6, 2017
Netflix’s hit original show “Stranger Things” managed to step up to the next level with its second season which dropped in its entirety on Oct. 27.
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Lena Headey play Cersei Lannister on the fantasy series "Game of Thrones." DANNY HARRISON/FLICKR VIA CC BY 2.0

Season review: Game of Thrones struggles as series nears end

Anamaria Salobo September 10, 2017
Season seven of Game of Thrones has ended and there is a lot to reflect on before the show returns for its final season in 2019.
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Show Review: 'The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story'

Show Review: ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story’

Ryan Williams February 12, 2017
The miniseries, which has garnered numerous awards and nominations, dramatizes the already dramatic and infamous O.J. Simpson murder case that riveted the nation in 1995.
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