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“Wicked” is a rated PG film with a runtime of two hours and 40 minutes. Universal Pictures, Directed by Jon M. Chu  
“Gladiator 2” is an R rated film with a runtime of two hours and 28 minutes. Paramount Pictures, Directed by Ridley Scott
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“Wicked” vs. “Gladiator 2”

Ryan Cox November 26, 2024

The “Glicked” connection  “Wicked” and “Gladiator 2” both share similar grandiose storytelling through subjects of power,  betrayal, and identity. These two box office giants released...

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Nolan McNulty and Blake Eichmeier November 18, 2024

Transcription: Name is Nolan. My name is Blake. And welcome back to Now Playing... We finally have a name. Shout out ChatGPT. Shouldn't be using it for your classes, but, you know, for figuring...

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Sadie Hawkins Dance

Olivia Luna November 18, 2024

So much pressure is applied to school dances, which can often take the fun out of them. With popular dances like Sadie Hawkins dances, this effect can be common. Putting less pressure on these events could...

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Nolan McNulty and Blake Eichmeier November 14, 2024

  Transcript: My name is Nolan McNulty. My name is Blake Eichmeier. And today, we're gonna be talking about hip hop and all things rap. All things rap. Representing The Talon on the pod...

Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) began due to Chevron having too many smokestacks and not properly labeling them under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Chevron Deference: destruction of experts in courts

Grady Andersen, Staff Reporter November 4, 2024

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made two monumental rulings that would forever change the way courts view cases. Chief Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion on Loper Bright Enterprises...

Cover of “CHROMAKOPIA” by Tyler, The Creator, Columbia Records

“CHROMAKOPIA”: where Tyler, The Creator has been and where he’s going

Blake Eichmeier, Staff Reporter October 30, 2024

A little less than two weeks ago, rapper Tyler, The Creator, made a post to Instagram featuring a snippet of new music and an explosive accompanying video; his first new music in more than three years,...

Smile 2 is now playing in theaters near you. The film is rated R and has a runtime of about 2 hours and 12 minutes. Paramount Pictures, Directed by Parker Finn and starring Naomi Scott as Skye Riley

Not just a smile

Ryan Cox October 30, 2024

Overview “Smile 2” follows director Parker Finn’s successful horror film debut “Smile” in a stunning continuation of the series with Paramount Pictures. Parker Finn didn’t let viewers down...

“Venom: The Last Dance” is now playing in a theater near you. The film is rated PG-13 and runs at one hour and 50 minutes. Movie poster from Columbia Pictures.

“Venom: The Last Dance”: A troubled ending to a trilogy

Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter October 25, 2024

  Venom is an infamous villain whose story has been told in many different ways since the creation of the character. Venom, the black alien goo known as a symbiote, generally attaches himself to...

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Ankeny’s one and only frozen yogurt shop: Orange Leaf

Vivian Luna and Katelynn Boger October 17, 2024

Frozen yogurt has rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years. Many frozen yogurt shops have come and gone even just here in Ankeny, yet one remains; Orange Leaf. It is a very popular frozen...

Cover for “I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU,” AWAL Recordings America

“I LAY DOWN MY LIFE FOR YOU” Review

Ryan Cox, Staff Reporter October 17, 2024

Rapper, songwriter, producer extraordinaire JPEGMAFIA (Peggy) is back with a brand new album. He is continuously named as the boldest and most exciting voices in the rap underground scene.  In this...

“Piece By Piece” is now playing in theaters near you. The film is rated PG and runs at an hour and 33 minutes. Universal Pictures, Focus Features, Director Morgan Neville

“Piece by Piece”: A creative way to capture the story of Pharrell Williams

Nolan McNulty, Staff Reporter October 14, 2024

Pharrell Williams is known to some as a musical genius. He has produced the beats of classic songs such as “Alright” by Kendrick Lamar and “Pink + White” by Frank Ocean. Williams also has a classic...

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