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Review: "Wicked For Good"

12/5/2025 - 2 minute read

I have been changed for good.

“Wicked For Good”, starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, and others, has been highly anticipated since the first movie [and theater smash], “Wicked,” came out last November. “Wicked For Good” has officially beaten “Wicked" at the box office, grossing over $150 million its opening weekend. My takeaway, it deserved every penny.

Review: Zootopia 2

12/5/2025 - 2 minute read

On Nov. 26, Disney fans were welcomed back to the enchanting city of Zootopia with the release of “Zootopia 2.” The first “Zootopia” movie was released on March 4, 2016, marking nine years since the last film came out. I was 11 years old when I first stepped foot into the city of Zootopia, and returning at 20 seems like it has been too long.

Courier staff picks best places to study off-campus for finals

12/5/2025 - 1 minute read

Courier staff picks best places to study off-campus for finals

Is Taylor Swift's new album her next hit or biggest flop?

10/24/2025 - 3 minute read

As Taylor Swift’s new album continues to spark online discourse, many students are debating whether it will go up against other big artists. While some listeners are embracing this new direction, others are feeling extremely disappointed. From enthusiastic excitement to very harsh critiques, here's what students had to say.

What are Eagles Watching: Fall Edition

10/3/2025 - 2 minute read

As the temperature drops, pumpkin spice lattes return and Halloween is around the corner, many Golden Eagles are choosing to watch movies and television shows that reflect the new season. With answers ranging from nostalgic sit-coms to Halloween classics, students are letting the cooler temperatures and cloudy weather affect what they decide to watch.

Review: The passing of the arts in the play “Collected Stories”

9/19/2025 - 2 minute read

“Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies is a play about the complex relationship and interactions between a writing professor, Ruth, played by LouLou Schiavo, and her student Lisa, played by Abigail Elizondo. Ruth is an experienced short story writer, while Lisa is a young up-and-coming writer. “Collected Stories” focuses on the meeting of Ruth and Lisa, with both sharing stories they have written and life stories they’ve lived. Themes of mentorship across generations are prevalent throughout the whole show as it compares the young aspirations of Lisa and the learned wisdom of Ruth.

“Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke” raises awareness of the dangers in family vlogging and child influencers

3/14/2025 - 3 minute read

Hulu released a new docuseries titled “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke,” a tell-all of an abusive mother who ran the YouTube family vlog channel “8 Passengers.” The Courier reviews the series and its implications.

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