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Academy overlooks hit films

Azrael Montoya

The Oscars are on Feb. 24, and some of this year’s nominees are overrated or average at best. But that doesn’t mean 2018 was without its hits, as the following alternative film choices shouldn’t be missed.  ‘CHAPPAQUIDDICK’ > ‘VICE’ Both films deal with the commonality of political drama. “Vice” is more of a satirical political drama that commentates on the entrance into the Iraq War and the folly of the Bush administration. Highlighted here is the performance of Christian Bale as Dick Cheney. The film isn’t as hard hitting as the critics think. “Chappaquiddick,” however, is that hard hitting film.…

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Women band together for good cause

Michelle Mirelez

When I was 15, I remember there being a few times when I told my mom there were no more pads. She didn’t really say anything but that’s when she and I had to use toilet paper as a substitute. I thought growing up that it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. But I remember this because that was one of the few times I really didn’t want to go to school.  I never chalked it up to my mom not being able to afford it, but I never thought my daughters should have to go through that. I have…

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New York doing the right thing

Michelle Mirelez

My body, my choice! These were the words of hundreds of women on Twitter following the Reproductive Health Act that New York Gov. Andrew Cuono signed into law Jan. 23. I will start off saying I’m pro-choice — yes, your body is your body. And yes, I believe every life is a blessing. But I think the government shouldn’t have a say when it comes to your body.  But, before reading the law, I did take a step back and think why would someone want to get an abortion after 24 weeks. That seems to be the consensus among others…

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Many families begin to feel the effects of lasting closure

Annalisa Perales

While the Trump administration calls it a homeland security crisis and Democrats calls it a humanitarian crisis, the reality is, it’s our crisis. The government shutdown is now in its fifth week, making it the longest since 1995. While it hinges on $5.7 billion in funding for a border wall, the real cost is just beginning to be felt. The shutdown began Dec. 22 after Congress was unable to pass a budget with the funds President Donald Trump has requested for the border wall. Any attempts at compromise have been futile, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said Congress won’t…

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Not so ‘Fantastic’ at the box office

John Oliva

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is an enjoyable film to watch but waiting to see it until it comes out on a streaming site is fine as well. First of all, with a mass number of fans adamant about not casting Johnny Depp in the movie because of his domestic abuse allegations, J. K. Rowling should have recasted instead of defending him. The sequel has returning actors Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller and (the unfortunate) Depp. The audience is introduced to new characters including Zoë Kravitz as Leta Lestrange, a Slytherin who Newt Scamander…