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BYTE

‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 4: “Make It Happen, Shinso!”

By Kellyn Harrison / 2 days ago

Despite the slow-developing story arc, this episode held many attributes contributing to the character growth of less developed characters in the My Hero Academia universe. However, it only added to the growing anticipation for when Deku will finally square off against Shinso again. Minor characters receive more depth to their personality, and we start to see a growing relationship between the distant Shinso and Class 1-A. All of which establish a starting point for more teamwork and well-developed interpersonal relationships in the future, impacting their journey as heroes and overall character growth. 

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BYTE

Artist of the Month: Rina Sawayama

By Kellyn Harrison / 6 days ago

Despite the alarming number of assignments congregating on my to-do list and the mountains of textbooks piled on the desk in my tiny dorm room, I scrolled through Tik Tok. I did this because it is the only thing that drags me from the pull of schoolwork and gives me a break from the pressures of being a sophomore in college. Most of my feed includes memes and music, so I am used to people on the platform recommending me new music. But it was the dreamy and up-beat sound used as a dramatic parallel to the heavy references including systematic racism and generational trauma that drew me to Rina Sawayama. 

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BYTE

Wrapped Up S1E9- Despite COVID-19 E3 doesn't flee

By Kellyn Harrison / April 13, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Kellyn Harrison reports on E3's return after a year of COVID, Jimmy Fallon's AmongUs charity stream, and what to expect for Record Store Day 2021. But that's not it! Listen in on the latest news regarding Twitch's new misconduct policy and the U.S's stance on the 2022 Beijing Olympics! 

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BYTE

‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 3: “Clash! Class A vs. Class B!”

By Kellyn Harrison / April 12, 2021

This episode makes viewers take a moment to reflect just a little bit more on how far the students have come following the premiere episode of this season. Even though the show was a little slow-building, there were gorgeous visuals, long-awaited introductions, and humor mixed throughout to make up for it. It was just as entertaining and wholesome as always. Overall, setting up for the next episode where the students will go head to head in their joint training exercise.

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BYTE

‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 2: “Vestiges”

By Kellyn Harrison / April 6, 2021

Looking back, the previous episode’s slow start was exactly what viewers needed to prepare for the Pandora’s box this episode opened. “Vestiges” finally dug into plot points from season one, answered burning questions, and left more questions in its wake. Despite the huge plot developments viewers were treated with, the show didn’t let up on its amazing character development and visuals, per usual. The episode was so well made that it prompts an even more satisfying second watch to make sure a single detail wasn’t missed. 

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BYTE

#TimesUp: Representing Women in the Film Industry

By Kellyn Harrison / March 31, 2021

The entertainment industry has been under scrutiny for how they include underrepresented communities within their work, specifically for the industry’s lack of inclusion. While this knowledge was never new, talk of this trend became even more apparent since the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement blew up in 2017 after actresses spoke up about sexual harassment cases involving Harvey Weinstein. Both movements brought personal stories of women who face social injustices out of the woodwork and, specifically for the topic of this article regarding the entertainment industry, shaped an activist community whose motive is to demand equal representation and respect from all parties involved in the entertainment industry, i.e. casting, salary, award shows, etc. 

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BYTE

Wrapped Up S1E8- Production Studios strike again! Can theaters survive COVID?

By Kellyn Harrison / March 29, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Kellyn Harrison reports on the biggest hits movie theaters took this week. From Disney placing Cruella and Black Widow on Disney Plus to Warner Bros. making deals with Regal Cinemas, nobody knows whether theaters can survive the madness! But that's not it! Listen in on the latest anime news, Broadway updates, and whether Discord will be under a completely new owner!  

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BYTE

‘My Hero Academia’ Season 5, Episode 1: “All Hands on Deck! Class 1-A”

By Kellyn Harrison / March 29, 2021

 Despite the slow start in story development, the comical training scene shown within this first episode of season five made for an overall entertaining watch. The training scene shows fans how far the Class 1-A students have come in honing their individual quirks and teamwork. Therefore, this episode serves as an important reminder to the viewer that they are still kids who need a break sometimes before we get into the nitty-gritty of the plot again. The next episode looks to dive back into the details following Endeavor’s fight with Nomu and possibly his relationship with his son, so it shouldn’t be missed. 

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NEWS

Wrapped Up S1E6- Journalists leave their Huff-Post

By Kellyn Harrison / March 14, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of Byte's news podcast, "Wrapped Up"! In this episode, Kellyn Harrison reports on HuffPost layoffs, Directors Guild of America nominations, the PowerPuff Girl's live-action show, and Netflix implementing a new verification system for user log-ins.  

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Wrapped Up S1E4 - Music fans get Daft Punk'd

By Kellyn Harrison / February 27, 2021

Welcome back to this weekend's episode of Wrapped Up! This time, Kellyn Harrison is reporting on the latest news regarding Daft Punk's split, the expansion of Avatar and Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, PlayStation's new VR project, and Tom Holland's releasing of the third Spiderman title.