“Marvel Rivals” arrived hot on the scene over winter break, amassing 20 million downloads in its second week according to co-developer NetEase via X. Despite being another microtransaction-plagued multiplayer shooter game, the download is free and players have praised it for diverting from the typical pay-to-play model that killed its Avengers predecessor. This has not stopped “Marvel Rivals” from still […]
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The Super Bowl is a time for family, friends and fans to gather, watch good sports and spend quality time together. While the game itself leaves fans clinging to the edge of their seats, a good watch party elevates the experience to new heights. Typically, these parties include football-themed foods, such as wings or pizza, sodas and team-themed decorations. According […]
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“Lucy, you got some ‘splainin to do.” Ricky Ricardo’s classic line sums up the prankish nature of his unforgettable wife. The bona fide, yet sometimes controversial show, “I Love Lucy” has kept fans on the edge of their seats for 70 years. Decades later, very few things still compare to the slapstick sitcom starring married couple, Lucy Ricardo (Lucille Ball) […]
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From “Squid Game” to BTS, and even Korean BBQ, South Korean culture seems to have captured the hearts and minds of both millennial and Generation Z Americans. Including my own. I started listening to Korean pop (K-pop) the summer before my senior year of high school. My friends were big fans of what is known as “third generation groups,” (K-pop […]
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As 2025 unfolds, new fashion trends appear, bringing fresh and exciting opportunities to closets all over. This new year, consider several ways of embracing “out with the old and in with the new” with these five popular trends. Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize Opt for a “maximalist” style that embraces personal expression this year. Layer two of your favorite necklaces (like […]
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Liberty University has its very own campus VIPs. The student tour guides who work at the Hancock Welcome Center give every prospective student the inside scoop about life at the university from a firsthand perspective. Liberty’s student tour guides call themselves the “handshake of the university,” and they live up to that title. After prospective students fight traffic on Wards […]
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To my surprise, when I sat down to watch a matinee screening of “Mufasa: The Lion King,” I was the only one in the theater. After the movie finished, I understood why. Mufasa is the live-action backstory of a well-loved character from Disney’s original 1994 “The Lion King.” With impressive digital effects, elaborate CGI characters and bright landscape shots, Mufasa’s […]
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For almost 50 years, independent family owned and operated bookstore and toy shop Givens Books and Little Dickens has enchanted the Lynchburg community with its vibrant décor and wide range of merchandise. As the passion project of two generations of the Givens family, the store has several community initiatives aimed at giving back to the city that has enabled it […]
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Although Netflix has had various reinventions, its latest change might be the most successful and dangerous for competitors. For the next decade, Netflix has acquired World Wresting Entertainment (WWE) programming and the rights to livestream WWE’s flagship show, “Monday Night Raw,” for a whopping $5 billion to further invest in the lucrative live sports market. “Welcome to the Netflix era,” […]
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As students move back to campus for another semester, they are quickly reminded that they must share laundry space once again. This mundane task becomes more complex at college because of the extra steps necessary to share washers and dryers with other students. We have compiled a list of do’s and don’ts for shared laundry spaces that you can either […]
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It’s a snow day! Which means an entire day of sleeping in, playing in the snow and enjoying the slew of class cancellation emails from your professors. But nothing quite says “snow day” like a warm drink or meal. Here are a few of our favorite winter dishes to help beat the cold. Beef Chili As a huge fan […]
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Over winter break, social media buzzed with nothing but praise for Netflix’s newest animated show, “Arcane: League of Legends.” As someone who is not normally a known fan of niche videogames or the steampunk genre, I originally had very little interest in watching another boring “gaming show” such as Netflix’s attempt with “The Cuphead show” But, as we all do […]
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Three … Two … One … Happy New Year! Picture yourself sipping some sparkling cider out of a familiar glass, staring at a glittering Times Square on your TV and brainstorming some ideas for your next set of New Year’s resolutions. You’re feeling hopeful for the new year and determined to make this year better than the last. Then, a […]
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Nothing encapsulates the spirit of the holiday season more than sporting a brand-new pair of festive pajamas on the couch and settling in for a Christmas film marathon. Year after year, cult classics like “Home Alone,” “Elf” and “It’s A Wonderful Life” fill our TV screens with Christmas cheer, but as the winter season rolls around, so does a flurry […]
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As college students spend part of the winter season on campus, some may want to bring their Christmas traditions from home. Decorating a dorm for Christmas will surely bring cheer. Here are five Christmas decorating tips for the dorm. Get a small Christmas tree Purchasing a tabletop Christmas tree is one simple way to transform a dorm room into a […]
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