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Author: Trent Brink

Jewell introduces True Transfer program to ease transition for transfer students

17 August 2020
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William Jewell College’s True Transfer program is aiming to ease the transition for transfer students that have obtained associate degrees from local Kansas City metro…

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Sports movies are needed now more than ever

24 April 2020
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I love the movie “Moneyball” so much that I get chills whenever I think about it. Quarantine has given me the opportunity to indulge in…

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Film Review: “The Hunt”

10 April 2020
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Before I actually begin talking about how much I enjoyed the film, I need to express my love for its tagline – “The Most Talked…

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Review: “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey”

14 February 2020
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The DC Universe seemingly responds Marvel’s “Deadpool” with their newest installment in their highly convoluted cinematic universe, “Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey.” The “Deadpool” comparison…

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Diversity in Hollywood: authentic or not?

6 February 2020
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After a fantastic and diverse representation of Hollywood during the award season of 2018, the Hollywood Foreign Press and The Academy have spent the last…

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Opinion: Load management

22 November 2019
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2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard has recently come under fire for being under load management, which essentially means taking games off to prevent an…

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Pop Culture and Society – “Joker”

25 October 2019
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The film industry made political headlines this past month when the Todd Phillips film, “Joker,” was released to audiences worldwide Oct. 4. Before its release…

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Kevin Spacey is a questionable character

4 October 2019
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Twenty years ago, Kevin Spacey was a Hollywood Staple. He had come off “The Usual Suspects,” “L.A Confidential,” “Seven” and “American Beauty,” winning an Oscar…

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Apple dominates the market, but Microsoft still tries

27 September 2019
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Millions of people across America downloaded the iOS13 update for their iPhones this past week, bringing multiple innovations to the world’s most popular smartphone. According…

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