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Kellywise the dancing clown: SNL makes its highly anticipated return
BY ANNABELLE ROSA With the return of Saturday Night Live (SNL) came the ever comedic political satire which the show has become so famous for. The previous season of the variety show was heavily laced with similar political fanfare, unintentionally bolstering the popularity of mocking the presidential candidates of the... Read more
Free speech has limitations
BY ANNABELLE ROSA The United States of America was founded upon a series of ideals that effectively secured the right of each individual to set forth their personal opinions on any platform of their choosing whether it be word, mouth or otherwise. By no means would their words be binding... Read more
Review: Ella Cafe, a Bohemian oasis in suburbia
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Entering the Embassy Lakes Plaza, a passersby would immediately be drawn to the array of stores and outlets that capture the eye; however, wedged amongst the old, there is a single spot which seems to snag the attention of most viewers. Ella Cafe is a bohemian safe... Read more
A student’s guide to Halloween filmography
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Halloween has come to be a holiday which is categorized by many great films that either instill fear or bring a smile to the faces of children and parents alike. With Halloween soon approaching, it seems time to pull out the never ending treasure trove of Halloween-related... Read more
An island without a crutch: Puerto Rico in the wake of destruction
BY ANNABELLE ROSA The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico recently suffered a tough break. On the eve of September 6, Hurricane Irma scraped past Puerto Rico, resulting in the loss of power for a million of the island’s residents. Category 4 Hurricane Maria brought on the next assault on September... Read more
Rocket man: The North Korean crisis
BY ANNABELLE ROSA As of now, there stand two political leaders of varying levels of infamy, each of whom need to adjust their diplomatic skills in order to prevent a nuclear holocaust. The first is the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-Un. The dictator is primarily known for creating... Read more
Distress and Disarray: America’s fight against white supremacy and why ignorance is not the key to winning on either front
BY ANNABELLE ROSA No individual has ever been exempt from the harsh, often cruel lash of racial prejudice. Whether it be the racist cries of an individual in opposition of any man, woman or child they deem different, or simply a teacher’s bias toward a student they don’t favor, we... Read more
Obscurity or simple entertainment: What makes a good movie
BY ANNABELLE ROSA A girl walks down a dark alleyway, her male companions close behind; they are all young and fearless, a creature lurking in the dark line just beyond a series of trash bins and other disposable gunk. A member of the audience shields their eyes in anticipation of... Read more
War of worlds: The parallels between the “Death Note” universe and its most recent installment
BY ANNABELLE ROSA Anticipated by some and dreaded by others, the new “Death Note” movie came out on August 25, 2017, but was met with several negative responses, criticizing it as a complete departure from both the anime and the manga which preceded it. However, the movie was well constructed... Read more
Involvement is key: How becoming an active student will enhance your school year
BY ANNABELLE ROSA The design of school is simple: students enter in order to learn and, immediately thereafter, return home where they will continue their studies with various homework assignments. However, with the progression of the current school system, slowly but surely clubs and sports have come to be a... Read more