Top 4 horror Netflix Originals
January 13, 2019
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The Haunting of Hill House This Netflix Original is a modernized version of Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel. The Crain siblings were raised in what would later become known as the most famous haunted house in the country. After suffering a tragic loss, the siblings reunite to face the ghosts they grew up...
Spider-Man swings in Golden Globe award
Kaitlin Maness, [email protected]
January 13, 2019
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It is no surprise to me that “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” won the Golden Globe for the best animated feature film of 2018. Compared to the other nominees such as “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “Incredibles 2,” there is no denying that “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” stands...
Games to look forward to this holiday season
James Barnette, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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It’s finally the holiday season. Along with the turkeys and the pretty lights, the season also brings with it a new lineup of video games. This year’s line-up has people excited with long awaited sequels and fresh new game plays. So which games are your family members going to ask for? A recent pol...
Grinch makes comeback in animation, fun remains
Bailey Wray, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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From its debut in the film industry in 1966 to its live-action portrayal in 2000, the story of the Grinch has remained a Christmas classic. Now, in 2018, the Grinch has gotten a makeover. The animated film, “The Grinch,” landed in theaters on Nov. 9 with Benedict Cumberbatch starring as the voi...
3 dessert makeovers for Thanksgiving
Ashlynn Dupree, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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Thanksgiving is a celebratory holiday where you can stuff your face with pies, casseroles and basically any food without any judgmental glares. Here are three modern twists on traditional desserts to spice up your Thanksgiving dinner: Pumpkin pie cheesecake bars: Instead of making a pumpkin pie, you could make pumpkin pi...
Special Olympics awareness on campus
Tiana Thompson, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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Claire Waggoner is thankful for programs like the Special Olympics. Waggoner is a recent ULM graduate and Kappa Beta Gamma sorority (KBG) alumna. Her younger brother Cole has autism. My Missing Piece, a fundraiser and awareness event, organized by KBG last Thursday held a special place on Waggoner’s...
Sorority hosts fundraiser cookout
November 18, 2018
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Kappa Beta Gamma (KBG) sorority held their second annual Kappa Kookout as part of their philanthropy week last Friday. The week-long process of special events was dedicated to raise money for KBG’s philanthropy, Special Olympics. Special Olympics is the world’s largest sports organization dedi...
Artist gives back to community
Miles Jordan, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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For many children, the most exciting part of Christmas is unwrapping shiny Christmas gift boxes. Unfortunately, not every kid is lucky enough to experience that joy. Bastrop-native Dylan Scott, now a platinum country artist, hopes to change that situation this Christmas through the first ever Bayou St...
Fall Fusion showcases students’ efforts
Tristan McGowen, [email protected]
November 18, 2018
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ULM has always been the center for some of the best performances on the Bayou. On Friday, the School of Visual and Performing Arts continued this tradition of bringing the arts to the students and community through the annual Fall Fusion. Choreographed by associate directors of dance, Robin Stephens a...
‘Nobody’s Fool:’ Family, love meet comedy
Chelsea Terrell, [email protected]
November 12, 2018
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Tyler Perry’s newest film, “Nobody’s Fool,” is a hilarious, yet heartfelt romantic comedy starring Tiffany Haddish and Tika Sumpter. Haddish is best known for her comic role in the hit movie, “Girls Trip,” however her comedy continues in her newest appearance. Haddish plays Tanya, who...
Athlete turns gloomy Mondays into ‘Good Mondays’
Kandace Moss, [email protected]
November 12, 2018
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As college students, it is hard to get a good, homecooked meal outside of the school cafeteria. With school, extracurriculars and busy social lives, most students either can’t cook for themselves or aren’t able to go home every weekend to get leftovers. But, when a fellow student of their own “steps...
Whitman achieves childhood dream
Sisam Shrestha, [email protected]
November 12, 2018
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Monica Whitman grew up watching Miss ULM. From Kathrine Colombo, Miss ULM 2007, to Amy Medlin, Miss ULM 2013, Whitman has been following the pageant her entire life and her dreams of following their footsteps strengthened with time. Her childhood dreams finally came true last Friday when Whitman was...
