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Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell

Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell

Hugh Moffitt and Cooper Rosenberg
April 2, 2017

Ghost in the Shell was released on March 31st, 2017, and is the live action remake of the original animated Ghost in the Shell made in 1995. The film is directed by Rupert Sanders (Snow White and the Huntsman),...

The view from our seats for the inauguration

I Was There: Witnessing the 58th Presidential Inauguration

Hugh Moffitt, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 24, 2017

Early in the morning of January 20th, 2017, I boarded a train and headed into DC to witness America’s 58th Presidential Inauguration. I was with two of my friends, and through one of their parent’s...

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are tightening their grips on the Democratic and Republican presidential nominations.

Clinton, Trump Win Big in April 26th Primaries

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
April 27, 2016

The primaries of April 26th––Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, and Rhode Island––saw both parties’ front runners broaden their leads. Donald Trump won a clean sweep, earning nearly...

Paramount Pictures

Winter Movies Coming Out That Aren’t Star Wars

Hugh Moffitt, Online Editor
December 18, 2015

  "The Big Short" Release Date: Dec. 23 [Trailer]  Synopsis: Set in the mid 2000s before the financial crisis, "The Big Short" is based on the nonfiction book with the same name, and...

DEA agents conduct a marijuana raid in Eureka, CA (Courtesy of Humboldt County News)

Hugh vs. the World: the Argument for Legalizing All Drugs

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2015

Marijuana is now legal in four states and the District of Columbia--something that would have seemed impossible in the political climate of ten years ago. Aside from the supposed medicinal value of the...

The three editions of the Apple watch

The Apple Watch Won’t Live Up to the Hype

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
March 12, 2015

After it was confirmed last year, there has been much speculation on the nature of Apple’s latest release. Yesterday, on March 9th, Apple held a special press event to announce and detail the launch...

Hugh vs. the World: The DBQ Has Got to Go

Hugh vs. the World: The DBQ Has Got to Go

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
November 20, 2014

For on-level and advanced history classes alike, DBQs have become the norm in essay writing. They were first implemented in 1973, in lieu of the traditional free-response essay on AP US History exams....

Jennifer Lawrence in May 2014

Celebrity Nudes Reveal Media Hypocrisy

Hugh Moffitt, Opinions Editor
September 30, 2014

Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few weeks, chances are that you have heard about (or even seen) the notorious leaked nude pictures of celebrities, including Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana...

Hugh Vs. The World: "Crapple"

Hugh Vs. The World: “Crapple”

Hugh Moffitt, Reporter
March 26, 2014

Today’s smartphones, computers, and tablets have centralized many features that their users cannot seem to live without. For example, most smartphones are fitted with a micro-USB port for charging. This...

Hugh vs. The World: Why Taco Bell Is Better Than Chipotle

Hugh vs. The World: Why Taco Bell Is Better Than Chipotle

Hugh Moffitt, Reporter
December 2, 2013

Over the past few decades, Taco Bell and Chipotle have dominated the Mexican fast-food market, even becoming a large part in the subculture of modern suburban teenagers. However, because of anti-obesity...

Grand Theft Auto Five: Grander than ever before

Grand Theft Auto Five: Grander than ever before

Hugh Moffitt, Reporter
October 31, 2013

Like the other 18 million people, I bought a copy Grand Theft Auto Five the day it was released. At first it was almost too much for me to take in. Grand Theft Auto Five immediately plunges you into an...

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