It’s been 21 years since Songs: Ohia’s ultimate work, “The Magnolia Electric Co.” released, and 11 since Jason Molina tragically passed away after a long-time struggle with substance abuse. Often, …
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“Miller’s Girl”: Slay or Nay?
Over Spring Break, I took it upon myself to watch the controversial new movie “Miller’s Girl,” which follows Jonathan Miller, an uninspired literature teacher suffering from writer’s block, and his …
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The Special Lyricism of Richard Shindell
I will admit, unashamedly, that I love the music of my parents. I think they raised me well, introducing me early on to great songwriters like Bob Dylan, EmmyLou Harris, …
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Food Review: Kangnam Style
I discovered this food spot during my frequent surfing-of-the-internet in search of a food suitable enough to satisfy my ultra-specific cravings. I surfed, and surfed, until a particular title caught …
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Weather Vane Staff Hot Sauce Challenge
Sitara’s Review: Social media has popularized many things, not the least of them being internet challenges. Some brave members of the Weather Vane staff decided to participate in one of …
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“Assassination Classroom”: An Emotional Rollercoaster
I’ve known about “Assassination Classroom” for quite some time before I watched it. As an avid anime-watcher, I’ve known that this show is a pretty big name, so I decided …
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The Biggest Red Flags in My Spotify Likes, RANKED!
For those fortunate souls who aren’t tuned in to the music Twitter “discourse” algorithm, it may seem strange to deem listenership of certain bands/songs a red flag, or some sort …
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“Origin,” a Good Film, Could Be a Great Documentary
Like many other EMU students and faculty, I made my way to Harrisonburg’s Regal Cinemas for a free showing of “Origin.” The newest film from filmmaker Ava DuVernay, the woman …
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Beyond the Pale: a Review of Disco Elysium
Alcohol. Disco. Communism. These are the spirits haunting your amnesia-addled brain as you awaken in your thrashed hostel bedroom. You are a detective… maybe. You can’t remember. Come to think …
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An Early Foray into Hungarian Cinema
During one of the three days I spent in Budapest, Hungary this past semester on the Europe Intercultural, I decided I wanted to watch a movie. Our hostel was blocks …