I’ve finally gotten into a rhythm with podcasts, and at this point I rotate between three categories: keeping up with the news, spiraling into politics…
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What makes Heated Rivalry Different? A review
The new HBO max series, Heated Rivalry, centers on two NHL superstars playing for rival teams whose public animosity hides a private, long-running relationship. What…
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Fall Reading Recs
This article initially appeared in a print issue of the Monitor published Oct. 31, 2025. I’ve been working my way through a lot of books…
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The Life of a Showgirl: first thoughts
This article initially appeared in a print edition of the Hilltop Monitor published Oct. 6, 2025. The Fate of OpheliaCertified banger. Keeps her literary references…
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Sandy Pages and Screen Scenes: Comparing The Summer I Turned Pretty Book and Show
Have you spent the past few weeks wrapped up in Cousins Beach? If you answered yes then you and a majority of Gen-Z have something…
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NASCAR 2024: Team Review and Season Predictions
Welcome back to our beginner’s guide to NASCAR! Last time, we had a general primer on the sport, and this time, we’re here to discuss…
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Hozier reimagines Dante’s “Inferno” in “Unreal Unearth”
Art inspires art; this has been a truth for as long as people have been creating. The alternative singer Hozier takes this concept to a…
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Roses, romance and revelations: Inside “The Golden Bachelor”
“The Bachelor” is a romantic game show in which an eligible bachelor tries to find love by eliminating contestants. Fans of the popular television series…
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Surviving the Wilderness of Girlhood in “Yellowjackets”
Warning: mild spoilers for seasons one and two of “Yellowjackets” below: The pilot episode of “Yellowjackets” begins with a hunt. A teenage girl runs barefoot…
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