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Blumarine is Back with Fall 2021 Ready-to-Wear

Despite the dismal March weather and the frustrations of the enduring COVID pandemic, Blumarine’s new Fall 2021 ready-to-wear collection offers a refreshing glimpse of early 2000s kitschy glamour. The collection includes chunky bedazzled butterfly belts, bubblegum pink fake fur collars, and the

March 5, 2021

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Something About Manic Pixie Dream Girls

A basic introduction to myself: My name is Rodessa (Dessa) Caguioa and, since middle school, I’ve had a fascination with tropes. I’m talking about the clichés you see in the media such as damsels in distress, the sick person, Chekhov’s gun —

March 5, 2021

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‘Malcolm & Marie’ Reviewed: How Malcolm’s Three-Minute Rant Ruined the Film

The movie “Malcolm & Marie” (2021, dir. Sam Levinson) has sparked quite a bit of controversy since its Netflix release on Feb. 5. The film follows a filmmaker, Malcolm (John David Washington), and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya), coming back from his movie

March 5, 2021

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TOAP: Swarthmore’s Production Ensemble Goes Virtual

Marketed as a webinar aimed to change your life, I knew little of The Theater of All Possibilities prior to entering the show. Swarthmore’s website seemed intent on keeping me in the dark, describing TOAP as “a method, a community, and a

February 20, 2021

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Women in Television: A Conversation with Diana Son and Kayse Goodell

On a chilly Monday evening, I grabbed some tea from Sharples and a notepad and got comfortable enough in my single. At 7 PM Diana Son, Emmy-nominated writer/producer for television and award-winning playwright, and Kayse Goodell, first assistant director whose most recent

November 16, 2020

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Spooky Season: Halloweentown

It’s finally here, the time that we (or maybe just me) have been waiting for: Halloween! Naturally, I had to celebrate the momentous occasion with another horror film review. I had a difficult time choosing the right film to close out the

November 6, 2020

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Layli Long Soldier Reflects on America’s (Unapologetic) Apology to Native Americans

*** Trigger Warning: There is mention of genocide and violence against indigenous peoples. In a virtual Q&A Session followed by a live virtual poetry reading on September 22nd, Swarthmore students had the opportunity to directly ask Layli Long Soldier questions and converse

October 24, 2020

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An Unnecessarily Incomplete Canon: A Critique of Rolling Stone’s Latest 500 Greatest Albums of All Time

Rolling Stone could learn from the adage that a rolling stone gathers no moss — and roll on by ditching the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” feature. On September 22, 2020, Rolling Stone re-released their list of the top 500 albums

October 2, 2020

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Spooky Season: Devil’s Advocate

**Content Warning: Though this article will only briefly mention these, the film has two scenes of sexual violence, suicide, and incest. There are also other violent and gory scenes. Find a complete list of warnings here. Be careful if/when watching. This review

October 2, 2020

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Spooky Season: Killer Klowns from Outer Space

As September starts and the temperatures gradually begin to cool, we see the beginnings of a new season: the spooky season. A time of horror films, pumpkins, and the all-important holiday: Halloween. Though the parties and events that usually come with the

September 17, 2020

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