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(10/14/20 5:17pm)
by Mason Kupiainen
There are certain horror movies that are must-watch, staples for the Halloween season. Classics like A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining, Scream, and of course, Halloween are essential October watches. However, there are plenty of other spook-worthy films that should be watched during the month of October that don’t receive the credit they should.
Trick ‘r Treat (2007)
A film that didn’t receive the recognition it deserved upon its initial release but has slowly gained a cult following is Trick ‘r Treat. This wonderfully-woven anthology film is similar to the likes of Pulp Fiction. We follow four stories that connect with one-another, with the central character tied to each story being Sam, a burlap sack-wearing child who punishes those who disrespect the holiday. Working as both a creepy, spine-tingling horror film, splashes of dark comedy add a surprising comedic side to an over-all dark movie. Taking place on Halloween night, the film helps get you into the Halloween spirit similar to films like Halloween.
https://youtu.be/NJ66Htmmq4M
Friday the 13th (2009)
Although the Friday the 13th franchise is well-known among the masses, this remake has received poor reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Personally, it surpasses most of, if not all, the films in the series, including the original. By having a higher budget and including all of the tropes of the series that Friday fans have come to love, this film adds to the mythology in clever ways. Being a remake, it takes an interesting approach by combining the story of the first four films and updating it for a modern audience without disrespecting the originals. A few tweaks are made to Jason’s character, but those changes make the film more suspenseful; those notable changes being that Jason sets traps around Camp Crystal Lake, travels around in an underground tunnel system, and has set up a weed farm in order to lure teens. Having a clever Jason versus the previous dimwitted interpretation of the character makes the character and the film much more frightening.
https://youtu.be/cCfO1aB8CIE
Tusk (2014)
Directed by Kevin Smith — the creator behind films like Jay and Silent Bob, Clerks, and Dogma — this is his first horror film and the first film in his planned True North Trilogy. This creature feature follows a young podcaster who travels in search of the strangest, most wildest stories he can find. After coming across a man who was rescued by a walrus, the podcaster gets captured by the man and turned into a human walrus.
Definitely the weirdest film on this list, Tusk takes the bizarre concept and never lets the strangeness up until the credits. Not Smith’s best work, but it definitely holds itself up against the rest of his work in terms of there always being something creative to keep the film going in strange directions. At times, the movie will have you laughing only to have you becoming sick and horrified in the next scene. The prosthetics done to transform Justin Long’s character into a human walrus are some of the best in recent years, as well as some of the most grotesque looking. It’s reminiscent of prosthetic work done in horror films from the 80s with the realistic approach taken in the film.
https://youtu.be/BCQJnOn0ru0
Doctor Sleep (2019)
The long awaited sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep takes to the challenge of being a faithful adaptation of King’s original novel while also being a sequel to Stanley Kubrick's classic film. Being true to both, it’s able to please fans of the book while adding in Kubrick’s sensibilities in a beautiful fashion. Despite how great the film is, it failed at the box office, only scavenging together $71 million on a $45 million budget.
The film follows Danny, now a grown man dealing with alcoholism like his father, as he must help a young girl with the power to shine escape from an evil cult group trying to kill her. Doctor Sleep improves on many things from The Shining making it a surprisingly better film that develops it’s characters more and has a more intriguing plot that keeps you invested until the credits roll.
https://youtu.be/BOzFZxB-8cw
The Fly (1986)
Another remake on this list, The Fly takes the concept from the original film and improves it in every way. The main thing this remake does differently is embrace the horror aspects while making it a cautionary tale. The character of Seth Brundle is portrayed wonderfully by Jeff Goldblum, who is able to create a charismatic character right from the start. As the film continues and you watch him slowly degrade into a monster, you start to feel for the character because you’ve grown attached to him.
The Fly also has some of the greatest animatronics and make-up to ever be in a film. Seeing Goldblum slowly transform into a monster is horrifying to watch and only amplified by the grotesque make-up that is done. It’s incredible work that still is horrific and disturbing to watch today and is far superior than most of the CGI we currently see today. With an incredible cast that brings a certain charm, a well-constructed story with a great message, and incredible make-up, The Fly is a must-watch for any horror and creature-feature fan.
https://youtu.be/Z-V3X963DRI
Sources: Box Office Mojo, YouTube
Featured Image: IMDB
(10/14/20 4:10pm)
by Conner Tighe
Sunday, we celebrated the hardship, failures, and suffering that LGBTQ+ youth and community endure and have endured since the beginning of time. We also celebrated the successes, stories of hope, and love and connection that make this community one of the unique and essential aspects of human history. National Coming Out Day was first observed in 1988 after a massive march for LGBTQ+ rights outside of Washington, D.C., took place a year prior. Thirty-two years later, the month of October has turned into a month that is bigger than getting free candy in a costume. It’s a celebration of love and the lives of the LGBTQ+ community that continues to fight for the right of all humanity — which is equal treatment for all of humanity everywhere. To commemorate this historic event, we look at the top five LGBTQ+ films.
5. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
The late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal show viewers what it’s like to be gay and living in early 60s Wyoming. The pair's characters are monumental in the LGBTQ+ film industry as one of the most heartfelt films about two men in love. The film perfectly represented the struggle between self-acceptance and society’s desire to claim default heterosexuality during this time. The story of two cattle ranchers broke many barriers that some film industries at the time would not dare try in film. Femininity in gay men and bisexuality was thrown into the mix, challenging the norms of being gay and masculine.
https://youtu.be/U5D1iU5KnqQ
4. Shelter (2007)
Zach — a surfer and artist living with his older sister, his disabled father, and young nephew — finds love and an interest in his older brother’s friend Shaun. Although Shaun is out, Zach is not, and him finding inner acceptance with himself is relatable and something LGBTQ+ youth everywhere can latch onto. Although the film is mediocre compared to most LGBTQ+ films, Shelter expresses a simple plot with a satisfying ending.
https://youtu.be/bKsCvcvoZcE
3. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Timothée Chalamet lends his talent as Elio Perlman, a young teenager living in 1983, Northern Italy. When his father’s graduate student, Oliver, enters Elio’s life, everything changes. The film speaks true to what it meant to be gay in the early 80s, with an overarching theme of secrecy and desire that can never fully be pursued and accepted in society. The movie, however fantastic, will rip your guts out and throw them into the fire. The film won best adapted screenplay at the 2018 Academy Awards, where Chalamet was nominated as “best performance by an actor in a leading role.” According to Variety, among many other sources, Call Me by Your Name will have a sequel. Although little is known about the film, the sequel novel to the original is titled Find Me and takes place 10 years after the events in the first novel. The original cast will return to reprise their roles. Evviva!
https://youtu.be/Z9AYPxH5NTM
2. I Am Jonas (2018)
This Netflix film received a 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes and captured LGBTQ+ youth in the late 90s as well as the life of Jonas, a young teenager living in France who meets Nathan, another young man. Nathan and Jonas’s journey of combating discrimination and finding love in an unaccepting society is beautiful. When viewers learn of the tragedy in Jonas’s life, it stays true to the horrors, specifically kidnapping, which is something that LGBTQ+ youth have faced and may continue to face in today’s world. According to NBC News, in 2017, Chechnya — a region in Russia — institutionalized an anti-gay purge where Ilyas (whose name is withheld for safety reasons) was dragged from his car and beaten by the Russian military all because he was gay. The man now lives as a refugee after speaking out against a state-sponsored violent campaign where as many as 100 gay and bisexual Chechen men were kidnapped and sent to a detention center where many have died. I Am Jonas was an awareness of sorts about underground torture and discrimination gay and bisexual men face in countries outside the U.S. The film provides a bittersweet ending that will leave viewers wanting a second watch. Although the film is in French, don’t let that discourage you from watching a pure masterpiece.
https://youtu.be/HHigllswzSc
1. Love, Simon (2018)
Nick Robinson provided his best role to date as young Simon Spier, looking for acceptance and love from his friends and family in the beloved Love, Simon. When Robinson’s character develops a secret pen pal through email, his whole life flips upside down, especially when a local high schooler discovers he’s gay and blackmails him. Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford and Keiynan Lonsdale lend their talents to this sweet family film. Love, Simon was unlike any other LGBTQ+ film at the time until its spinoff series Love, Victor was released two years later.
https://youtu.be/E0cbWdlQg_8
Sources: Human Rights Campaign, IMDB, NBC News, Rotten Tomatoes, Variety, YouTube
Featured Image: IMDB
(10/13/20 10:08pm)
2020 has been a rough year, and one area in particular that is feeling the impact of the pandemic is the film industry. Earlier this year, theaters across the world began shutting their doors forcing studios to either delay their films, or to find alternative ways of releasing them. We began seeing studios sell their films to streaming services or skipping the theatrical release by dropping their films on streaming with a premium price of around $20.
(10/13/20 2:56pm)
In the mid-70s, France’s music scene was spurring with a new sensation that would forever change the music world. Manu Dibango intermixed a series of instruments that had a “funky” appeal with their hit “Soul Makossa.” This was later picked up by New York’s underground music industry. Roller-skating, disco balls, “Soul Train,” and other iconic American culture-esque features would begin a culture of its own that would span for a decade. However, some artists in the pop industry today may be dipping their toes back into the culture of the 70s.
(10/11/20 9:50pm)
by Mason Kupiainen
2020 has been a rough year, and one area in particular that is feeling the impact of the pandemic is the film industry. Earlier this year, theaters across the world began shutting their doors forcing studios to either delay their films, or to find alternative ways of releasing them. We began seeing studios sell their films to streaming services or skipping the theatrical release by dropping their films on streaming with a premium price of around $20.
When the shut-down began, we were led to believe that it would only last for a few short months with everything returning back to normal around June or July. However, as the months ran on and theaters kept pushing back their reopening dates, more movies began getting delayed, or pushed to streaming services. Once theaters began to reopen in August, things didn’t go as planned. Theaters started showing older films with a few new releases, such as Unhinged. However, they could only use the novelty of having films like The Empire Strikes Back and Back to the Future on the big screen for so long. To stay afloat, theaters had to get new and big films in theaters once again.
Effect of Tenet and The New Mutants
With the disappointing box office numbers for The New Mutants and Tenet, we’ve seen major films like Wonder Woman 1984, Black Widow, and West Side Story get delayed even further. This means that the next major film release won’t be until Nov. 20 with Soul and No Time to Die, unless these films get delayed again. Since there aren’t any major films to release, we may see theaters close their doors again, even though the rest of the world has begun to reopen. Due to the disappointing box office, which caused studios to delay their films once again, theaters won’t be able to support themselves on screening Tenet, New Mutants, and classic films. As said by the president of NATO (National Association of Theater Owners), theaters need blockbusters to survive, and without any new ones coming out for a while, they may need to close once again.
Effects of theaters closing
Since theaters are already in a tough position after being closed for so long, and now possibly having to close once again, we may see some theaters never reopen. If theaters do close for good, we will see the ripple effect throughout the industry. Gone will be the days of major blockbuster films like Joker, Tenet, and Jumanji: The Next Level. We won’t see franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, or Fast and Furious continue as we’ve seen them expand among the years. Movies like these depend on the theatrical experience, and won’t be able to sustain themselves on streaming alone. Possibly, blockbuster films could continue on streaming services like Netflix or HBOMax, but it won’t be to the same quantity, or quality, that we have become familiarized with. And since studios depend on blockbusters fueling them, this won’t allow them to finance smaller and more prestigious films.
How this changes things moving forward
Even with films like The Batman, Jurassic World: Dominion, Avatar 2, and Scream 5 back in production, the contents of movies will change, at least for the time being. For example, we will see less scenes in movies that have large crowds and the location for films will become increasingly limited. The cast and crew behind these films will also become limited as studios won’t be able to gather hundreds of people together to make these films. Since they won’t be able to have as many people on set, storytellers will have to come up with creative ways to achieve their vision with their limited resources. In front of the camera, we won’t get to see countless extras walking around in the background of shots. Behind the camera, filmmakers will also have to deal with limited crew members at their disposal.
We’ve already seen that major studio films that have returned to production have had to alter the way they film. For example, the Jurassic World: Dominion production has increased their safety protocols by adding a 107-page safety manual. These enhanced safety protocols have included COVID testing all cast and crew before anyone enters the set and having actors do more of their own preparation before shooting, such as setting up their own microphones. The production for Jurassic World has also divided their limited production team into two, in order to limit those on set even more.
No matter what the future of the film industry looks like, it’s safe to say that things will likely never go back to how they were before. From how films are made, to how they are distributed, our viewing experience for films has been greatly altered. Depending on how things shake out in the future, whether or not studios keep their films in theaters or bump them, we will not get the same blockbusters that we have become accustomed to. With indie films also being changed, It is safe to say that the world of movies will never be the same.
Sources: Box Office Mojo, New York Times, Slashfilm, Vanity Fair, Variety, Vulture, Washington Post
Featured Image: Kellyn Harrison
(10/10/20 1:15am)
2020 hasn’t been a great year for children’s book adaptations so far. Remember this summer when a lot of people were suddenly really mad about the Artemis Fowl trailer, and even more so when the movie was released? We saw it as not only a terrible adaptation but a very mediocre film. Well, it’s nice to know that in the case of Enola Holmes, that kind of outrage isn’t required.
(10/09/20 5:00pm)
By Aaron Dwyer
2020 hasn’t been a great year for children’s book adaptations so far. Remember this summer when a lot of people were suddenly really mad about the Artemis Fowl trailer, and even more so when the movie was released? We saw it as not only a terrible adaptation but a very mediocre film. Well, it’s nice to know that in the case of Enola Holmes, that kind of outrage isn’t required.
The Netflix film adapts the first installment in the Enola Holmes book series by Nancy Springer, The Case of the Missing Marquess. In this mystery adventure, Enola Holmes discovers her beloved mother has disappeared from their home. Enola seeks the help of her older brothers, Mycroft and the famous detective, Sherlock. They prove to be less than useful; however, and plan to send her away to boarding school while the search for their mother continues. Defiant of the prospect, Enola follows a trail of clues left by Mrs. Holmes and runs away on her own, resolved to put her sleuthing skills to the test. However, the process becomes entangled in a much larger mystery involving Viscount Tewkesbury, a young runaway lord. Predictably, hijinks ensue.
Overall, sounds like a fun little romp, doesn’t it? Well, it is. For the most part.
Things were going great…
The setting of Enola Holmes, 1880’s England, is shown here with some lovely set designs. From the grand stone mansion overgrown with greenery that Enola occupies with her mother, to the dingy, crowded streets of the London slums, there’s always something to look at. The frame is filled enough to keep your attention, but rarely so much that it feels too busy. There’s also some great fast-paced editing, accompanied by a sweeping, upbeat instrumental score which makes it a pleasure to watch.
A notable feature of the film is the director, Harry Bradbeer of Fleabag fame, choosing to translate Enola’s internal monologue into fourth-wall-breaking addresses to the audience. Whether or not this is a problem really depends on the viewer, but Millie Bobby Brown carries it off with enough wit and good humor that it didn’t bother me. She really gives the performance of her thus far short but illustrious career here. Brown’s portrayal of the spunky young heroine is so thoroughly convincing that during the lowest point of Enola’s journey, I was on the verge of crying along with her.
Another point in Enola Holmes’s favor is that it’s superbly acted across the board. Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Holmes is a highlight, if only her character wasn’t missing so we could see more of her.
The real drawback is, well... I’m just gonna come out and say it. Henry Cavill is miscast as Sherlock Holmes. He’s clearly everywhere right now, especially given his previous Netflix appearance in The Witcher. There's nothing especially wrong with his performance, but he feels too generically dreamy for this character. This is not to say that all Sherlocks have to be hawkish and gangly, wearing the traditional deerstalker cap. After all, Robert Downey Jr. didn’t fit that bill, and his portrayal was generally well received, but the cognitive dissonance of Superman as the world’s greatest tightwad detective is a lot to handle. That, and he doesn’t really do much. Ostensibly, Sherlock is the one Enola should be afraid of while she’s on the run, given that he’s the brilliant detective, but he’s so nice to her in this movie that he doesn’t feel like a real threat to her goals. This takes some of the thrill out of Enola’s escape, and here’s where the movie starts to show it’s weaknesses.
…Until they weren’t
Much like the city of London, the movie's dazzling exterior does have something of a dark underside. Changes must be made for any adaptation, but they should, in theory, be changes that help the story work better as whatever new medium it's being adapted into. Enola Holmes stretches a 160-page middle grade mystery into a two hour film, and that stretch shows.
The pace of the film moves at a fun, breakneck speed in some places but drags to a halt in others. Usually these drags are plot threads that the film added on top of the books’, which would normally be fine, but they feel much more shoved in than woven in. There’s also a disheartening recurring story beat of Enola figuring something out, only for it to be revealed that someone else already figured it out before her. She’s always a step behind instead of a step ahead, which feels like a detriment to both her character and the story. What she does successfully figure out for herself is hastily put together from conjecture, and it feels hard to follow. When your main character confidently announces her theory of the villain’s plan shortly before the climax, and an audience member isn’t quite sure how she came up with it after they’ve watched two hours of buildup, it might be time for a few little script edits.
Once Enola decides to help find the runaway marquess while she’s in the neighborhood, the goal of finding her mother is waylaid and almost forgotten entirely until the very end. Between those points, there’s something about a price on Lord Tewkesbury’s head and a controversial reform bill that floats in the background, but this political intrigue fails to be very intriguing.
It’s not a movie-ruining problem. Sure, they made the order of events confusing and the pace a stop-and-start ride, but at least they were able to add a cute teen romance between Enola and Viscount Tewkesbury, right? Honestly, that particular addition had me longing to reach for the book. But if one can get past that, there's nothing stopping an audience from enjoying Enola Holmes. It's fine for what it is, even great in some places. Even the strictest completionist Sherlock fan may find something to like in its uplifting tone.
(10/09/20 4:30pm)
by Conner Tighe
In the mid-70s, France’s music scene was spurring with a new sensation that would forever change the music world. Manu Dibango intermixed a series of instruments that had a “funky” appeal with their hit “Soul Makossa.” This was later picked up by New York’s underground music industry. Roller-skating, disco balls, “Soul Train,” and other iconic American culture-esque features would begin a culture of its own that would span for a decade. However, some artists in the pop industry today may be dipping their toes back into the culture of the 70s.
Disco brought people together like no other music niche could. Hispanics, African Americans, LGBTQ+, Caucasians, you name it—they were on the dance floor. When the disco ball was spinning, nothing else mattered. Donna Summer, Captain & Tennille, and the Bee Gees are a few contenders that brought people together on the dance floor with their vocals and dance numbers. Famous female musicians like Summer, Diana Ross, and Chaka Khan inspired the world of drag, and these “queens” are still performing today both on their own accord and by their drag doppelgangers.
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="386"] Image from Amazon[/caption]
The disco movement heavily influenced entertainment during the 70s and helped integrate both Caucasians and African Americans after the decade of segregation. “Saturday Night Fever,” featuring John Travolta and Karen Lynn Gorney, was released in 1977. In 1971, the first episode of the iconic “Soul Train” aired with Gladys Knight & the Pips as the first act, followed by The Honey Cone, Bobby Hutton, and Eddie Kendricks. The commonality shared between the two was the music. Disco’s influence in the music industry grew from just being a good tune to something that could be shared among everyone in a way that no other movement could — with the exception of The Beatles, who stirred a nationwide craze of Beatlemania a decade earlier.
Margaret Court Arena’s “How Disco Changed the World” says that disco — both the lifestyle and the music — helped fragment a mainly white-dominated industry and helped LGBTQ+ members and women find independence and liberation through “pulsating, high-energy rhythm” and “a haze of flashing strobe lights.” The article points out bands like The Rolling Stones, Kiss, and Rod Stewart began incorporating disco influence into their music, which many criticized. Synthesizers, keyboards, and electronic drums became the norm rather than guitar and acoustic drums.
Many artists are paying tribute to the 70s era: Lady Gaga (“Rain on Me”), Justin Timberlake (“Pusher Love Girl”), Poolside (“Around the Sun”), Doja Cat (“Say So”), Lizzo (“Juice”), Dua Lipa (“Break My Heart”), and Harry Styles (“Treat People with Kindness”) are a select few in the spotlight credited with reviving a large piece of our music history through new-age music. The exciting bit is that the new decade has its fresh spin of what some call “funky.” Original disco celebrated fun times and everlasting youth when fun times were easier to come by. Today, music is a sacred space of comfort and — in this case — a place where “groovy” is what’s “in” and is still considered entertainment.
The nightclub scene incorporates fast, rhythmic tempos. This is not new, but considering all that disco offers and continues to offer, it becomes clear how disco is still relevant several decades later — long after afros and bellbottoms. Fashion comes and goes with the decades. History repeats itself, but disco is a foundation of America’s history in the music world. Disco hasn’t died; it went into hibernation and has resurfaced and evolved with the times. No other music genre has brought more people together where nothing else mattered but the moment people hit the dance floor.
Sources: Margaret Court Arena, Mental Itch, World Atlas
Image: Amazon
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(10/09/20 2:35am)
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Welcome back to another episode of Remixed! Recently, Machine Gun Kelly released his new album, Tickets to my Downfall which has proven to be a smash hit, topping the Billboard charts. He has also stirred up some attention with his interesting outfit at the VMA's. Find out all of this and more on this week's episode of Remixed!
Hosts: Sam Shipe and Shwetha Sundarrajan
Edited by: Shwetha Sundarrajan
Graphic by: Kellyn Harrison
(10/07/20 3:00pm)
By Brandon Carson
(10/07/20 2:00pm)
by Sophia Senese
The first day of fall was Tuesday, Sept. 22, which means it’s time to revamp your wardrobe for the new season. I am going to walk you through all my favorite, on-trend finds for fall. Whether you plan to purchase new clothes or mix and match old ones, you will look fashionable walking through campus.
First things first: color schemes. This year, we are going to see lots of neutral colors like browns and grays; we will also see some pops of color such as yellow and darker shades of pink. You can count on seeing these colors in stores and on the streets.
For the season’s biggest trends, we will see a lot of throwback vintage style and denim. Whether you like to dress up or stay casual, you can incorporate all of these trends into your wardrobe.
Mini Skirts
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="258"] Spence White Plaid Mini Skirt, $40 Image from Lulus [/caption]
Mini skirts are all the rage this fall season. Paired with a turtleneck for chillier days or a long-sleeve and a pair of booties, the mini skirt will take your look to the next level. Below are my favorite finds for the trendiest fall looks.Of course, flannel fabric will make an appearance, and this wool-blend mini skirt is to die for! This is the perfect skirt to pair with knee-high boots and a cozy sweater. You can never go wrong with plaid in the fall! The white and gray colors are on trend right now and would pair flawlessly with any black tee, long-sleeve, or bodysuit.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="242"] French Duo Black Multi Plaid Mini Skirt, $64 Image from Lulus[/caption]
This soft woven flannel fabric mini skirt incorporates a flattering high-waisted fit to best accentuate your body type. The fringe adds a vintage, edgy style and is always on-trend for the fall season. You can pair this with a casual long sleeve or bodysuit to elevate this chic look!
Mom Jeans
Bringing it back to 90s fashion, mom jeans are on-trend right now. The comfort and style they provide will make you never want to go back to wearing any other type of jean. The straight leg, loose fit denim provides many different types of looks, all depending on how you want to style them. Whether you dress them up with a pair of heels or down with your comfiest sneakers, the 90s style denim is here to stay this fall!
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="269"] Mom Fit Jeans TRF, $45.90 Image from Zara [/caption]
Zara has always been a leader in the denim game mainly because of its care for life movement, Join Life. Join Life uses sustainable fibers made from ecologically grown or recycled cotton to better protect our environment. These mom-fit style jeans are great for a baggier, looser fit; they hug perfectly at the waist and lay a few inches above the ankle. Pair them with a crop top, bodysuit, or oversized sweater for a laid back, edgy look.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="270"] BDG High-Waisted Mom Jean – Light Wash, $59 Image from Urban Outfitters[/caption]
I am obsessed with these vintage-inspired mom jeans! The light blue wash and relaxed fit go well with crop tops, sweaters, and bodysuits. The tapered leg allows you to wear them long or rolled which is ideal for the ever changing fall temperatures. Furthermore, the rigid denim fabric provides the softest comfort that will only improve after each wear.
Blazers & Overcoats
Wearing a blazer with a pair of jeans is what all the influencers and celebrities are doing this season! Check out how Katie Holmes and Bella Hadid are achieving total comfort and style with their relaxed, chic blazer looks. This style is perfect for wearing to school — or on zoom calls — and for post-class activities. Paired with a nice pair of jeans, crop tops, or bodysuits, these blazers and overcoats will give you the chicest and most sophisticated look.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="255"] Linen-Blend Blazer for Women, $34 Image from Old Navy[/caption]
This linen-blend blazer is the perfect color for fall, whether you choose the burnt ochre or shell pink that is offered. The soft, light-weight fabric is perfect for everyday activities and adds a casual, sophisticated feel to your look. Pair it with some mom jeans, a casual tee, or bodysuit and you will make a fashionable statement.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="253"] Classic Glen Plaid Blazer for Women,$38 Image from Old Navy[/caption]
This black and white plaid blazer provides a comfortable, tasteful look. You can dress this up with a pair of jeans and heels or keep it casual and trendy with a simple white tee, jeans, and your favorite sneakers. The soft-cotton blend fabric provides extra comfort and stretch, so it doesn’t feel too snug and restricting when you wear it.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="234"] Tall Camel Boyfriend Blazer Coat, $39 Image from MISSGUIDED[/caption]
This khaki-colored blazer is definitely a closet staple for fall! Styled with a black belt — as shown — can really dress this look up. The tall range offered with this jacket is ideal for women like me who have a longer torso and are taller! It lays right on the hip and adds chicness to any look. Try styling with a black crop top and mom jeans for a polished look.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="248"] Notched Collar Slant Pocket Coat, $31 Image from SHEIN[/caption]
This baby pink overcoat is so trendy. It can be worn casually with a crop top and jeans — like shown — or dressed up with a nice dress shirt and slacks. By incorporating this color into your wardrobe, you will have a standout piece that adds a pop of color to your look. Plus, the notched collar is flattering and classy.
Last but not least: Color-block Patterns
A trend back in the 40s, the color-block patterns are in high demand right now. Now being highly worn and influenced, these patterns make a statement and take a look to the next level. This color trend allows you to embrace and showcase your style with a wide variety of neon and pastel colors. This fall, we will see a lot of color-block patterns that align with the season’s browns, greens, blacks, and oranges.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="256"] Color-block Striped Panel Waffle Knit Tee, $17 Image from SHEIN[/caption]
This striped, color-block knit tee is perfect for layering with a jacket or simply by itself. The colors are ideal for fall and provide a chic style to your look. This top is a simplistic, stylish look that can be paired with a nice pair of jeans and booties — or even leggings! The stripes and color-block pattern are flattering for all body types.
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="259"] Color-block Drop Shoulder Ribbed Knit Sweater, $21 Image from SHEIN[/caption]
This casual, oversized ribbed knit sweater is a must have. The colors scream fall, and the oversized fit is perfect for leggings or jeans. The casual color-block style is flattering and sophisticated, and the round neck neckline is tasteful and shouts fashionista!
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="277"] Open Front Pocket Detail Color-block Cardigan, $20 Image from SHEIN[/caption]
This color-block cardigan is one of my favorites; I love all the colors incorporated, and they align with fall’s most trending colors. The casual, long length would pair well with mom jeans and a cropped tee, as the warm and high-stretch fabric is perfect to throw over a little tee for chillier fall mornings or evenings. A major plus: it even has pockets!
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My favorite find for this season is this SHEIN color-block drawstring jacket. The colors themselves match perfectly with the season’s color palette, and the stand collar neckline is flattering. Overall, the colors, length, and semi-oversized style of this jacket provide a chic look that will take your casual outfits to the next level.
Well, there you have it! These are all my favorite fall trends for this season. No matter what your style may be, all these garments can be incorporated into your daily looks. When you change out your summer clothes for sweaters, leggings, and jeans, maybe try including one of these looks to elevate your wardrobe to the next level.
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(10/03/20 6:04pm)
OK and Blake break down the upcoming Tribeca Games Awards.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Blake Chapman, OK Schlatter
(10/03/20 6:00pm)
OK and Blake break down the upcoming Tribeca Games Awards.Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!Anchors: Blake Chapman, OK SchlatterExecutive Producer: Evan FischerVideo Editing: Evan FischerAudio Editing: Shwetha SundarrajanGraphics: Kellyn HarrisonMusic: Jack McGinnisFor more entertainment, tech, and pop culture related content, visit us at Byte BSU
(10/03/20 5:00pm)
EM | One coordinator Chin Ting Chan plays the accordion during a performance of "Stretched Together", an electroacoustic ensemble by Michael Pounds. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.(Left to right) Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays the synthesizer with fellow freshman music media production major Quincy Carr. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley performs on Michael Pounds' electroacoustic composition "Stretched Together," which was written in 2018. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.(Left to right) Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays the synthesizer with fellow freshman music media production major Quincy Carr. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Freshman music media production major Luke Dudley plays synthesizer on "Stretched Together". The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.Professor of Music Theory and Composition Michael Pounds plays the electric bass on "Stretched Together." The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.Professor of Music Theory and Composition Michael Pounds plays the electric bass and live electronics for "Stretched Together", a song that he composed. The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.The EM | One Electronic Music Concert was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.Students, alumni, and faculty performed at the The EM | One Electronic Music Concert, which was a showcase of experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Kellyn Harrison.The EM concert series showcases music made using loudspeaker playback, instrumental performers, or interactive computer performance systems. The EM | One Electronic Music Showcase displays experimental electronic music by professors, alumni, and students that performed on Sep. 30, 2020 in Sursa Hall. Photo by Annie Bastian.
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(10/02/20 7:55pm)
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OK and Blake break down the enormous success of Innersloth's Among Us and what the future holds for the title.
Checkpoint is Byte's video news series, reporting on recent events in the world of entertainment, tech, and pop culture. Whether its video games, film, television, or music, we've got you covered!
Anchors: Blake Chapman, OK Schlatter
Executive Producer: Evan Fischer
Video Editing: Mason Kupiainen
Audio Editing: Shwetha Sundarrajan
Graphics: Kellyn Harrison
Music: Jack McGinnis
(10/01/20 8:43pm)
With COVID-19 cases still high across the nation with nearly 50,000 new cases in the last 7 days, individuals from all walks of life are having to alter their schedules and plans. Coming back to Ball State University this fall has demonstrated that there will have to be a new normal for everyone. It is currently unacceptable to embrace a friend, walk around without a mask, or congregate in large groups. Even though the average person may miss these small gestures, some Ball State students do not have time to dwell on them as their entire academic lives have been turned upside down. One major that has had to do a lot of adapting for the recent semester is the acting major.
(10/01/20 3:41am)
To many Esports fanatics, Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere is someone many people—especially women—look up to. Whether it be her large presence and voice within the gaming industry or what she signifies for their professional ambition, Sjokz has paved the way for many young voices in the gaming industry who wish to fill her big shoes over the past 20 years.
(10/01/20 1:18am)
Generally speaking, Netflix doesn't have the best track record when it comes to their original films. While some of their films in recent years have shown that they can produce quality originals, like Marriage Story and El Camino, given the vast quantity of originals they release (nearly one a week), one would expect better quality more often.
(09/30/20 9:45pm)
by Annie Bastian
With COVID-19 cases still high across the nation with nearly 50,000 new cases in the last seven days, individuals from all walks of life are having to alter their schedules and plans. Coming back to Ball State University this fall has demonstrated that there will have to be a new normal for everyone. It is currently unacceptable to embrace a friend, walk around without a mask, or congregate in large groups. Even though the average person may miss these small gestures, some Ball State students do not have time to dwell on them as their entire academic lives have been turned upside down. One major that has had to do a lot of adapting for the recent semester is the acting major.
Classroom Change
The theatre majors at Ball State are currently having to reconstruct their way of working to accommodate for social distancing. Currently, for the studio classes for acting majors, or classes that they attend for acting work, they are being confined to their own separate boxes.
Sophomore acting major Bernadette Harding said, “there are 12 boxes taped out on the ground and each student has to stay in their own tiny box. Everyone else is zoomed into class, which is really tricky because then the teachers have to be teaching two things at the same time sometimes.”
With the limited space and availability for social interaction, the students in these classes are having to get creative with how they are learning. Harding expressed that it is not very easy to alter acting classes in such a way that they are as effective as they were for her last year.
“Acting is fully based on human interaction and with all that is going on it is something that we can’t do. We are having to work in our own spaces which is great for safety, but it really has its limitations regarding how you interact with others,” said Harding. “When you're acting, you're taking cues from a physical human being, but when you can't see their face, and the only thing that you can see is their eyes, there's lots of emotion you lose.”
Even with the tough task put in front of them, the theatre department has attempted to make the classroom a productive environment for their students to grow with quite a lot of success.
“Some stuff just doesn't work at all and it's really impossible to do without the natural feeling of touch. It's very strange. But we're finding new stuff that works really well too,” said Harding.
Exit Screen Right
Along with the changes in the classroom, the productions that theatre majors put on are having to be altered as well. With limited access to space and audiences, the theatre has taken to Zoom for a portion of their performances. Both the preparation for performances and the productions themselves are becoming Zoom-based.
The upcoming performance of She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms is scheduled to open on Oct. 29 and will be completely virtual. The production, by Qui Nguyen, was written to be performed online. It was created this way to overcome the obstacles set in place by the current pandemic.
Other productions that are being moved online are the Cave Theatre series. Both Overpass by Julia Specht, opening on Oct. 6, and Babel by Jacqueline Goldfinger, opening on Nov. 10, have been arranged to premiere virtually.
The Show Must Go On
Even as the department is making alterations to do online performances, there is still hope for in-person work as well. While maintaining social distancing rules to keep their actors safe, the department has begun to do both Zoom and in-person rehearsals. Harding gave insight into how the theatre has begun finding creative ways to allow for their actors to interact with one another for her upcoming role as Amelia Pilford in The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman.
“As of now we are wearing masks and the stage is set up like a grid. We're doing it in an abstract manner where all the blocking is on this grid. So, one actor stands on an 'X', and then your scene partner will stand on another 'X.' You then travel around the stage, but you have to stay within the grid and on an 'X' so that you maintain social distancing,” said Harding.
Though this is not a perfect solution, it allows for the students to get out from behind the screen and work with one another. This new and inventive way of going around a problem has allowed for the program to overcome some of the barriers that were placed before them.
Finding solutions is the only choice the theatre has to continue during COVID-19. To help support the theatre department during COVID-19, please take some time and keep an eye open for productions occurring in the near future by going to:
https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/theatredance/whats-on-stage/season-listing
Sources: Ball State University, CDC
Images: Ball State Theatre and Dance
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(09/30/20 9:19pm)
by Kellyn Harrison
To many Esports fanatics, Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere is someone many people—especially women—look up to. Whether it be her large presence and voice within the gaming industry or what she signifies for their professional ambition, over the past 20 years, Sjokz has paved the way for many young voices in the gaming industry who wish to fill her big shoes.