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Chadwick Boseman put on a phenomenal performance as Black Panther in the 2018 blockbuster.
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“Black Panther”: The superhero we needed

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 20, 2019

“Black Panther” is one of Marvel’s successful films of 2018. The film brings the world of “Blank Panther” to life — allowing viewers to experience Wakanda with it’s incredible culture and futuristic technology. Perhaps more importantly, it gives black audiences the chance to finally see a powerful superhero who looks like them on the big screen and achieve roaring success.

The black-and-white choice for ‘Roma’ made the film even more beautiful without being overstimulating audiences.
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Netflix’s ‘Roma’ gives the production company legitimacy in the art field

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 20, 2019

Shot in black-and-white and in panoramic style, “Roma” is a cinematic masterpiece that makes its ten Oscar nominations well deserved. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón, the Mexican director of “Gravity” (2013) and “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004), “Roma” follows the story of Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio), a live-in maid for a white, upper middle-class family in the Mexican city of Colonia Roma.

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Loving the feeling or feeling the love?

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 13, 2019

Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers of life, people and all things nice. Valentine’s Day is historically a day for celebrating your relationship with your significant other and for making each other feel special and appreciated. Thankfully, over the past decade, the rise of celebrating love among people in general has increased in the world. Now more than ever, women are celebrating Galentine’s Day, which is a day for ladies to celebrate ladies. Now that the holiday is here, if you find yourself in need of a girl power pick-me-up or some mood music for that special someone, we’ve got a playlist for you.

”The Proposal” is the first rom-com on this list, because Sandra Bullock gives an intriguing performance as a career-driven woman forced into a relationship for her immigration status, which is quite different than most romantic comedies and makes this film particularly hilarious.
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Rom-coms for the most hilarious and romantic Valentine’s Day

By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 13, 2019

It’s Valentine’s Day week and everyone is in the mood to add a little bit more love to their lives. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, romantic comedies are an integral part of our average media consumption. So, as you figure out how to spend time with the people that you care about the most, including yourself, take the time and watch a good movie or two about love and life.

Allison “Allie” Hellier (left) and Michelle Podolnyy (right) are the co-directors of Sister Support Ambassadors.
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Galentine’s Day

By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 13, 2019

Whether you decide to shower your gal pals with sweet candies or rich chocolates, Galentine's Day is a chance for women to cherish their friends while channeling their inner “glorious female warrior,” as “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope would say.

“Dream Daddy” is our recommendation for anyone who enjoys dad bods and jokes.
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Dating Sim games for lonely hearts

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 12, 2019

Valentine’s Day is centered around one theme: love. It’s something almost every human being craves, and it’s also something people are constantly looking for. Whether it be at a bar, in class or even swiping through the latest dating apps, everyone is looking for some sort of connection.

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Pairs made in astrological heaven

By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 12, 2019

Cancer and Scorpio: If you know anything about astrology, you know this is the combination to beat. The connection between these two is almost psychic, like Raven-Symoné gazing into the future. As a double water sign combo, Cancer and Scorpio understand each other’s emotions while also filling in the gaps the other might be missing.

Ariana Grande showing off her mistaken Kanji characters.
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Inked in regret: How to handle a bad tattoo

By Alex Camargo | Feb. 6, 2019

Last week, Ariana Grande posted a picture of her newest body ink. The tattoo was meant to represent her new hit song, “7 rings.” Instead, the Kanji characters on Grande’s palm actually translated to “shichirin,” which means a small barbecue grill.

This year’s performances include shows from Big Freedia and Japanese Breakfast.
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Changeville

By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 6, 2019

Changeville Music and Arts Festival is bringing around 5,000 peoplefrom all aspects of entertainment and the community to promote social change.

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