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DC Comics Nightwing highlights societal issues

DC Comics Nightwing highlights societal issues

(Photo courtesy of Jesse Nguyen/Made with Canva) From left to right, Manny Mua, Nightwing 105 by Dan Mora, Rayyan Mirza Jesse Nguyen Connector Editor Nightwing is one of the most popular DC superheroes, but often for superficial reasons, I would say. For those who don’t know, Nightwing, aka Richard John “Dick” Grayson is a charismatic and

How to have a safe Halloween with CAPE

(Photo Courtesy of Eva Reyes) “CAPE tabling at Free on 3 on Oct. 8 focused on the red zone, consent and alcohol safety.” Julia Magee Connector Editor October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and with Halloween coming up it’s the perfect time to refresh on some safety tips. There are many campus resources for students

Editors’ Picks: Halloween Watchlist

(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “Ready or Not is one of our selected films to watch this Halloween.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor Halloween is but a few days away, and with the season of haunted houses, sugary candy and costume parties upon us, there’s no better time to talk about scary movies. Some of the editors

Fall 2024 must-watch movies

(Photo courtesy of IMDB) “As fall approaches, read about some classic spooky movies.” Aaron Preziosi Connector Editor A chill forms in the air, leaves wither and fall from trees, breeze whips through your hair and sends a shiver down your spine… Fall is upon us, meaning Halloween is not far behind. Here are some classic

“Five Nights at Freddy’s” brings a beloved game to the big screen

(Photo courtesy of: IGN) “‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ answers the question of what if Chuck. E Cheese was haunted.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is a long-running video game series created by Scott Cawthon. The first game was released in 2014 to massive success, and the series now has 13 games total

“The Lost Boys” is an underrated gem

(Photo courtesy of: The Guardian) “‘The Lost Boys’ centers on a pair of brothers who find themselves entangled in a war between vampires and humans.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor One of the best vampire films goes overlooked every year for a Halloween watch. Released in 1987, “The Lost Boys” is a painfully campy horror film

“Inscryption” is a horrific delight

(Photo courtesy of: Slant Magazine) “‘Inscryption’ is a deck-building horror game.” Kimberly Mai Connector Editor For those looking for a spooky night alone, why not try “Inscryption?” Released on Oct. 19, 2021, “Inscryption” is a single-player, roguelike deck-building video game with a larger story brewing underneath as the player uncovers the secrets of their surroundings