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GRAPHIC: CARA HALLIGAN ’25

The rise of true crime

Olivia Gasparro '27, Features Columnist October 9, 2024

The interest in true crime amongst Gen Z seems to be ever-increasing these days, with countless podcasts, TV show adaptations of real crime stories, and an abundance of documentaries covering many true...

Native American History Month Book Recommendations

Native American History Month Book Recommendations

Hannah Madeya November 29, 2023

“Firekeeper's Daughter” by Angeline Boulley “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” the debut work of Chippewa author Angeline Boulley, tells the story of Daunis Fontaine, a half-white, half-native 18-year-old...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Susie Searches’

Jaylen Dotson November 8, 2023

The fiendishly funny directorial debut of actress and screenwriter Sophie Kargman, “Susie Searches” tells the story of an antisocial true crime podcaster determined to make a name for herself by solving...

GRAPHIC: MINDY CHOI ’25 / THE HAWK

What’s Happening in Philly? (Nov. 8)

Tess Coary November 8, 2023

What’s Happening in Philadelphia: Trying to find something to do this week? From concerts to festivals to sport games, check out what’s happening in Philadelphia the week of Nov. 8-14. Philadelphia...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Fair Play’

Kasheem Jefferson November 1, 2023

“Fair Play” is a psychological thriller directed by Chloe Domont. The Netflix original stars Phoebe Dynevor as Emily and Alden Ehrenreich as Luke. The film follows the couple as their relationship...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES ’24/THE HAWK

Four movie thrills to finish off spooky season

Gavin Kuebler November 1, 2023

Coming off of the thrills of your Halloween night and still in the mood for something spooky? Here are four horror staples of various fright levels for continued movie nights as the leaves fade from red...

GRAPHIC: SADIE HENZES '24 /THE HAWK

CineHawk review: ‘Dumb Money’

Jaylen Dotson October 4, 2023

Based on Ben Mezrich’s “The Antisocial Network,” “Dumb Money” is the hilariously uplifting dramatization of the 2021 GameStop short squeeze. Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Lauren...

ILLUSTRATIONS: KAITLYN PATTERSON '20/THE HAWK

CineHawk Review: “Birds of Prey”

Jaylen Dotson February 19, 2020

The eighth installment in the hit or miss “DC Extended Universe (DCEU),” “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” brings back the titular “Suicide Squad” character...

“Steel Magnolias”cast rehearses in the Bluett Theater on Feb. 17. PHOTO: MITCHELL SHIELDS ’22

SJU Theatre Company preps for “Steel Magnolias”

Zach Dobinson February 19, 2020

Spring has sprung early this year, as the SJU Theatre Company's production of “Steel Magnolias” opens on Feb. 20 in the Bluett Theater. The story of six women whose lives are all intertwined by...

GRAPHICS: Kaitlyn Patterson '20

CineHawk Review: ‘The Gentlemen’

Jaylen Dotson February 4, 2020

The latest directorial endeavor from crime genre veteran Guy Ritchie, “The Gentlemen,” is a modern masterpiece, filled with dark humor, a compelling and thrilling plot and Oscar-caliber performances...

A little validation, as a treat

A little validation, as a treat

Faith Cowell February 4, 2020

Female directors snubbed by the Academy yet again I’ll say it: the Academy Awards hold less and less weight every year and the same goes for other awards shows. Acclaimed Korean director Bong Joon-ho,...

The genius behind the release of Disney+

The genius behind the release of Disney+

Karleigh Lopez December 10, 2019

Bringing young adults back to their childhood As a communications major, I have been taught to consider the implications of major corporations owning digital content and overseeing the means by which we...

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