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Author: James Webber

Taylor Swift’s “1989” signals the artist’s full transition to pop

7 November 2014
James Webber
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1989 is Taylor Swift’s fourth album, and it marks major departure from her previous albums by incorporating a completely new sound. While in the past…

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From the Journey: James Webber

17 October 2014
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James Webber discusses his summer in Washington D.C. learning and working through the Fund for American Studies Program. This summer I embarked on a journey…

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“Gone Girl” thrills and chills as audience is taken on an emotional rollercoaster

3 October 2014
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David Fincher’s “Gone Girl,” based on the 2012 thriller novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, is a wild ride. You had better bring…

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“The Maze Runner” is strong addition to dystopian adaptations

26 September 2014
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Dylan O’Brien and Kaya Scodelario in “The Maze Runner” The 21st century has seen a revival of dystopian fiction, especially in young adult fiction. With…

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