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Craving emptiness

Undressing, eyes shut, taking a step, waiting for the results. It felt like a lifetime before I was brought back to reality by a loud starting beep. Looking down, the number revealed itself: 160.7. While the progress was evident, it wasn’t enough. I had only…

Don’t do drugs, kids

We’ve all heard it before: don’t do drugs. Don’t testify against your brother. Don’t get romantically involved with robots who want to kill everyone because they are grieving your death. Netflix unveiled its new limited series “Maniac” in mid-September. Set in a world that mirrors…

The age of remakes

As of this weekend, “A Star is Born” has been created and released to theaters four times since 1937. The story is always the same. An alcoholic musician meets a talented struggling artist whom he falls in love with, yadda yadda yadda. So, what’s the…

The mind of Jake Paul

Former Disney star and now infamous Youtuber Jake Paul has been at the heart of several controversies over the past year. Following multiple incidents where Paul had been seen setting furniture on fire, knocking down interior walls of bedrooms, handcuffing friends to beds, as well…

‘Tis cuffing season

The leaves have officially begun to fall and the hot cider is bountiful, but would it really be fall without cuffing season? For those who don’t know what I am talking about, cuffing season is the time of year when everyone desperately desires to be…

Tailgating the Bradley way

When you hear the word “tailgate,” there are usually a few things that come to mind. Initially, you probably think of when you’re driving and some douchebag behind you is a little too close. But, that’s not the kind of tailgate I’m talking about. This…

Werewolves, pizza and Chance the Rapper

Picture this: Chance the Rapper as a werewolf. Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk about “Slice.” This direct to digital download movie tells the story of a murdered pizza delivery boy in a small town infested with ghosts, witches and a disgraced werewolf,…

The timing behind #WhyIDidntReport

“Why didn’t someone call the FBI 36 years ago?” This question, tweeted by President Donald Trump on Sept. 21, has spurred yet another social media movement centered around women and their visibility. #WhyIDidntReport was born from Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault accusation against Trump’s Supreme…

Jean jacket weather

Summer fashion ranges from overly warm to extremely casual, with little room for outfits that provide both style and comfort. The sultry sun melts off layers of clothing until we are peeled of our adopted extra skins and exposed, slave to the rays. The sky…

Distance makes the heart fonder

Everyone dreams of their perfect first date. They pull up to your house in their parents’ Camry and quickly rush to the front door. After dinner and a movie, they hurry back to give themselves enough time for a goodnight kiss before someone in your…

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