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The second movie adaptation embodies everything the book and musical stand for, while also adding its own twists and music to keep the story fresh. "Wicked" book cover published by ReganBooks, 1995. "Wicked: Part One" film poster courtesy of Universal pictures. Images used under fair use for purposes of commentary and review. Graphic made by Adilyn Hoop using Canva.

The Wickedest “Wicked”

Adilyn Hoop, Staff Reporter November 21, 2025

This political story, dressed up as witches in the famous world of Oz, has caught the world's attention. What started as a fantasy novel by Gregory Maguire, which became a popular Broadway musical in 2003,...

“Black Phone 2” is in theaters now. The horror thriller is rated R with a run time of one hour and 54 minutes. Theatrical release poster courtesy of Blumhouse Productions, Universal Studios.

Review: Black Phone 2 kills at the box office

Olivia Luna, Design Editor November 20, 2025

“Black Phone” is often accredited as one of the scariest movies in the horror genre, not only for its superb acting but for its suspense. The movie follows 13-year-old Finney who lives in Denver,...

“Deadbeat” album cover, released Oct. 17, 2025, depicting Tame Impala, also known as Kevin Parker, with his daughter, Peach. (Columbia Records, exclusive license from Tame Impala)

Tame Impala releases “Deadbeat”

Brogan Smith, Opinion and Social Media Editor October 31, 2025

There has been a pandemic, multiple wars, and an entire presidency since the last Tame Impala album, “The Slow Rush.” Now, after five long years, Tame Impala has returned to the studio and released...

“Stans” is now streaming on Paramount+. The film runs at one hour and 42 minutes, and is not rated. Poster courtesy of Shady Films, Hill District Media, DIGA Studios, and MTV Entertainment Studios.

“Stans” movie review

Sam Green, Staff Reporter September 4, 2025

Whether you drove off a bridge with your pregnant wife in the trunk, or you cried when you heard Taylor Swift got engaged, you might just be a Stan. The term, taken from Eminem’s 2000 hit, has become...

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