Liars, kittens and witches, oh my! Netflix has officially released the trailer for the television adaptation of Archie Horror comic book series, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” In this version, Sabrina Spellman is still a human-warlock hybrid being raised by her two aunts, Hilda and Zelda, while juggling high school, love and her powers. With its network being Netflix, expect the series to take ...
Read More »Not again: Sequels (and prequels) we didn’t need
Sometimes franchises get it right, and sometimes they don’t. Here are five movies that should have never happened. “Speed 2: Cruise Control” The original “Speed” was just gimmicky enough to gain decent critical and popular reception. “Speed 2: Cruise Control” … not so much. It should have been a sign when Keanu Reeves refused to be cast in the film ...
Read More »Review: “Destiny 2” brings new installments
To say “Destiny 2” has been a divisive game is putting it lightly. Polygon put it in the top games of 2017, but the player base simply crashed midway through the game’s lifetime. The previous expansions to the game were met with criticism, but Bungie has put all their bets on the latest addition, “Forsaken.” The update was released this past week with high praise at ...
Read More »What we’re watching: “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” returns for season 13
What We’re Watching: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Returns for Season 13 The City of Brotherly Love’s raunchiest denizens return, one Super Bowl championship later, to FXX Sept. 5 at 10 p.m. FXX welcomes back the comedic titan for a series that will surely include all of the notes that make its characters the contemptible, horrible humans the show’s fans ...
Read More »Microsoft introduces more affordable gaming with a catch
If you don’t already own a game console or if you’re still a generation behind, here’s a well-known fact: game systems cost a ton. Do you want any newly released games after already emptying your wallet? You’ll need to wring out another $60. Luckily for the United States, Microsoft’s decided to make peace through their new service Xbox All Access. The perk of Xbox All ...
Read More »Review: Watch out for the shark cliché
What happens when a scientific deep-sea exploration releases a prehistoric 60 foot killing machine? Based loosely on the novel “Meg,” “The Meg” tells the story of Rescue Diver Jonas Taylor and a group of scientists who encounter rough waters when one of their missions leads them to a dangerous encounter with a Megalodon shark. According to Box Office Mojo, “The Meg” has grossed over $300 million worldwide surpassing the newest installment of “Mission ...
Read More »‘Studio 18’ showcases senior art majors
Valdosta State University is showcasing 14 graduating seniors work in “Studio 18.” Studio 18 is open April 15-30, featuring drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry metalworking work from the seniors. Cayla Burroughs, Daisy Daniel, Aubree Denton, Zachary Di Zillo, Logan Dotson, Kyndol Ennis, Colin Entz, Marlene Gray, Evan Gunn, Nikki Haggard, Maria Jaime, Selena Mondragon, ...
Read More »Review: ‘A Quiet Place’ a silent killer in the box office
“A Quiet Place,” the latest thriller/horror film directed and written by “The Office” star John Krasinski, tells a suspenseful story of a family that avoids deadly monsters by staying silent and communicating via American Sign Language. The movie is set in 2020 in a post-apocalyptic world. The family has been able to survive in their town for over a year ...
Read More »Planetarium recognizes ‘Ladies of Harvard’ for National Women’s Month
On March 23, 2018, the Valdosta State Planetarium showed “The Ladies of Harvard.” The Planetarium Show was open to the public and had a variety of ages in attendance. There were three different show times 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. After each show, the observatory was open for guests to look at different stars and the moon through ...
Read More »Students enjoy tye-dyeing on Palms Quad
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted tye-dyeing for students on Palms Quad on March 21. All tye-dye materials were set up at tables on the quad, where students were invited to make their own colored creations.
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