ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Crowntide’ shows character development despite the lack of world building

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 4, 2026

The fourth installment in the “Lightlark” series, “Crowntide” by Alex Aster, stands out greatly among the rest of the series for many reasons.  

‘Sinners’ captures audiences with rich storytelling

Written By Lilliana Fonzo, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

As we leave 2025 further behind, we also leave behind major box office hits and anticipated films.

Movies rebound from slow start in 2025

Written By Vincent Tate, Staff Writer • January 28, 2026

The film world was made a bit more interesting in 2025. What started out as a pretty barren wasteland filled with remakes, adaptations and sequels evolved into a beautiful landscape filled with films that felt different.

‘Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition gives new insights into ‘Lightlark’ series

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and A&E Editor • January 28, 2026

“Grim and Oro: Dueling Crowns Edition” by Alex Aster is a companion book to the “Lightlark series,” also by Aster.  

Lauren Roberts’ ‘Powerless’ novellas give series much-needed insights

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and A&E Editor • December 3, 2025

“Powerful” and “Fearful” by Lauren Roberts are both novellas from Roberts’ “Powerless” series.

‘Wicked: For Good’ takes everything from the first film and does it better

Written By Andrew Burgman, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

Part One of Wicked was all setup and no magic, a nicely made prelude that barely felt like a fantasy movie.

In search of meaning, ‘Train Dreams’ takes its time on beautiful monotony

Written By Elle Murphy, Staff Writer • December 3, 2025

“Train Dreams” is the new movie written by Clint Bentley and Greg Kwedar, the duo behind last year’s Oscar-nominated screenplay for “Sing Sing.”

No one’s safe in ‘Urinetown’

Written By Makenna Cable, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Imagine waking up to living in a town where it’s a privilege to pee.

‘The Running Man’ remake limited by cast

Written By Andrew Burgman, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” is the complete antithesis of the 1987 film. Where the original was cheap, loud and proudly shallow, this version swings in the opposite direction: polished, expensive,...

COPA Corner: Why am I not improving?

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

At this point in the semester, students of all disciplines have reached a state of exhaustion. 

Hot tea with Z: Setting expectations

Written By Zarrick Plizga, Staff Writer • November 19, 2025

How do I set meaningful goals? How do I differentiate between realistic goals and unrealistic goals?

‘Reckless’ and ‘Fearless’ outdo ‘Powerless’ in character writing, complement series

Written By Peyton Martin, Features and A&E Editor • November 19, 2025

“Reckless” is book two of the "Powerless" series. This book picks up right where book one left off.