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‘A Productive Cough’ shows Titus Andronicus realizing ambition in new ways

By Ryan Fine / March 21, 2018

On 'A Productive Cough,' Titus Andronicus takes a narrower, more personalized approach to their Springsteen-inspired punk sound. It’s not as raucous as usual and it won’t have the same broad appeal as 'The Monitor' or 'The Airing of Grievances,' but it’s more fun than either of those albums and keeps many of their essential qualities. For those just seeking a good rallying anthem or a wayward ballad, this album is sure to impress.

ENTERTAINMENT

Documenting Docs: 'Olympia'

By Emily Reuben / March 20, 2018

But still, I feel it is also important to address that we view films through the lens of the filmmaker. What does that mean exactly? In this case, Olympia may not exactly be propaganda, but it does carry a piece of Riefenstahl in it. So we can't completely separate the art from the author; this is impossible because we are viewing the film through the lens of the director.

ENTERTAINMENT

Documenting Docs: Olympia

By Emily Reuben / March 19, 2018

  Recently I talked about Leni Riefenstahl’s Triumph of the Will, and no, we still aren’t done with her yet. This time we are going to look at her less controversial and infinitely more interesting film: Olympia.

GAMING

Growing pains of a growing eSports audience

By Gunner Masters / March 19, 2018

“It was like I was invalidated because I am a girl and ‘girls don’t play League,’ when most of the people I know are women that play League” Wilson said. “I decided to stop posting about things. I stopped engaging with other community members that I didn’t know personally.”

ENTERTAINMENT

‘The Strangers: Prey at Night’ is another slash at a dying genre

By Matthew Yapp / March 17, 2018

'The Strangers: Prey at Night' is a cookie-cutter slasher film that still manages to hold a decent amount of charm. Director Johannes Roberts seems to get lost in an aesthetic that only works about half the time, but makes up for it with compelling characters. While it loses the excitement and innovation that its predecessor 'The Strangers' has, it still manages to be an enjoyable watch.

ENTERTAINMENT

The Walking Dead Season 8, Episode 10: “The Lost and the Plunderers”

By Evan Fischer / March 16, 2018

“Dead or Alive Or” is the definition of a bad episode. Next to nothing happens to further the plot, God saves the gang far too many times to be believable in any sense of the word, none of the characters are likeable besides Dwight, and worst of all Eugene is still alive. Whether you call it fluff, padding, or filler, this episode has nothing up its sleeve and only serves to waste time.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Into the Breach’ is a brilliant bite-sized battle with giant bugs

By Tanner Kinney / March 16, 2018

'Into the Breach' is an amazing strategy game that manages to use its small scale to great effect. The missions are fast-paced, but the twist on the typical strategy game objectives means that a whole new world of completing missions is opened up. The music and aesthetic are appropriately fantastic for Subset Games and improves upon their previous work. And while long gaming sessions can be a detriment to the game’s quality, in short bursts this game is an amazing experience. Finally, the game creates a whole new world of empathy that I never expected from a game like this. For the price, it’s definitely worth the hours upon hours that can be dumped into this game.

ENTERTAINMENT

‘Annihilation’ is a slow burning, surreal experience

By Daniel O’Connell / March 16, 2018

'Annihilation' is a surreal yet excellent experience, with its strengths being excellent performances by the cast, beautiful visuals, and unnerving atmosphere. However, it is also not a movie for the average moviegoer and requires another viewing to get a better understanding of it. All in all, it is another success for Alex Garland.

LIFESTYLE

Adult-ish: The Big ole ball of paint

By Audrey Bowers / March 15, 2018

The world’s largest ball of paint lies in the middle of the country, in Alexandria, IN, which is about a 30-minute drive from Ball State University. It’s a sight that I probably would’ve missed if I wasn’t looking for it.

ENTERTAINMENT

Documenting Docs: Triumph of the Will

By Emily Reuben / March 13, 2018

 If more people watch and learn from it, more people may be able to identify media that may have questionable motives. Leni Riefenstahl may be a great filmmaker, but that does not automatically excuse her poor morals in making the film. 

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