by Bridget Richard The 2015 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue was released Tuesday, February 11, and turned heads, and not just in the conventional way that the annual publication usually does. This year, the magazine featured two plus size models. Ashley Graham, who is featured in a Swimsuits For All advertisement, and Robyn Lawley, who is published in the magazine as an “SI Rookie,” are the … Continue reading Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Features “Plus-Sized” Models

By Sarah Rovinsky Harper Lee is a widely known legend for her classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Lee has granted almost no requests for interviews or public appearances since its publication. With the exception of a few minor essays, she hasn’t published anything further. In February, Harper Lee announced Go Set a Watchman will be released on July 14. Carter, laywer and friend of Nelle Harper … Continue reading Harper Lee Releasing a New Book

By Sarah Rovinsky Actor Chris Pratt initiated a bet against fellow actor, Chris Evans, over Twitter exclaiming, if Pratt’s team–the Seattle Seahawks–won Super bowl XLIX, Evans would visit Seattle Children’s Hospital dressed as the main character from Captain America. However, if the New England Patriots–Evans’s team–won, Pratt would visit Christopher’s Haven Hospital in Boston dressed as the main character from Guardians of the Galaxy.  Even … Continue reading Everybody Wins Except the Seahawks

By Katherine Barton An original movie, Boyhood by Richard Linklater was filmed with the same cast over 12 years. This choice provides the unique experience of watching the actors grow up as their story progresses. Showing both the crests and troughs of adolescence, Boyhood is realistic. The movie portrays topics such as abusive parents, divorce, first love, the heartbreak of breakups, and the effects of … Continue reading “Boyhood” Review

By Katherine Barton Sundance Film Festival occurred on January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Utah, as an event for people to display their films, to perform, and take part in discussions. Some of the films shown at the festival become popular due to their creativity and the publicity they receive. One of the most awarded films was Me and Earl and the Dying … Continue reading Notable Films and Technologies grace the Sundance Music Festival

by Emily Engle Starring Bradley Cooper as the Navy SEAL sharpshooter Chris Kyle who racked up more than 160 confirmed kills during his time in Iraq, American Sniper tells Kyle’s story and with each weekend that it plays in theaters, it is only growing in both popularity and controversy.  The R-rated film is already nominated for both 6 Oscars and 6 Academy awards and has … Continue reading “American Sniper” Generates Record-Breaking Criticism and Profits