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Opinion: Drag Queen Story Hour

Daniel Sherin Contributing Writer Drag Queen Story Hour began with the intent of introducing children to the concepts of gender fluidity, proudly queer role models and to expand their imaginations past rigid societal norms. Started in San Francisco by queer author and poet Michelle Tea, it has since spread nationwide, even going overseas to countries […]

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Everything you need to know about Epstein case

By Donovan Levine Lead writer On Nov. 5, a whistleblower from ABC News leaked a video of Amy Robach, a high-profile ABC News anchor, visibly distraught over a three-year-old interview with Virginia Roberts regarding the jaw-dropping Jeffrey Epstein investigation, conviction and murder case. Epstein had allegations of sexually abusing minors since 1999, and since then, […]

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Sharadin Atrium features “Inspirare da Italia”

By Madison Smith Contributing Writer Based off items and scenery from their trip to Italy this past summer, KU art and art history students had their work featured in an exhibit entitled “Inspirare de Italia.” While there, students went to multiple cities such as Florence, Rome, Verona and Venice. For junior studio art major Alexis […]

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Review: ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’

By Charles Rogers Contributing Writer The newest edition to the “Breaking Bad” universe “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” features Jesse Pinkman, after his daredevil-like escape, fleeing the neo-Nazi compound in Todd’s El Camino. As the only surviving main protagonist following the conclusion of season five of the show, the film aims to provide closure […]

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KU football play Millersville on Nov. 9

By Jeromy Pacana Contributing Writer Ranked 13th nationally, KU (10-0 overall and 7-0 in the PSAC) received their tenth victory of the season in a 37-17 win over Millersville (2-8 overall, 1-6 in the PSAC) on Nov. 9. They are set to take on Slippery Rock for the PSAC Championship on Nov. 16.  After a […]

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Native activists Madonna Thunderhawk, Marcella Gilbert speak at lecture prior to

By Shelby Otto Lead Writer On Nov. 5, Dr. Amanda Morris, with help from the Women’s Center, curated KU’s first inaugural Native American Film Festival and arranged for Marcella Gilbert and Madonna Thunderhawk, two Native American female activists, to speak at a lecture in detail concerning their film “Warrior Women,” which focuses on the struggles […]

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Women’s Basketball plays Jefferson University on Nov. 19

By Bonnie Charles Lead Writer On Nov. 19, the KU women’s basketball team defeated Jefferson University 65-61 in a non-conference game.  The Bears stayed one point ahead of the Rams during the first two quarters. At halftime, the Bears were up 38-36.  In the third quarter, the Rams were up with a score of 51-49. […]

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KU Men’s Basketball plays Jefferson University on Nov. 19

By Bonnie Charles Lead Writer KU guard Wesley Butler had 19 points during the game. KU guard Da’Quan Granberry had a career-high of 18 points.  In the first two quarters, Granberry led the Bears to an 11-point lead. Butler had eight points and KU center Akello Mosby had six.  In the last two quarters of […]

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New season of ‘Insatiable’ matures with relevant issues

By Madison Smith  Contributing Writer *Warning! This review will contain spoilers from seasons one and two of Netflix’s “Insatiable.”* On Oct. 11, Netflix released the new season of its controversial show “Insatiable.” While the new season continues to give its viewers awkward moments and unrealistic plot lines, it appears to have matured with its characters […]

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Review: “Joker”

By Donovan Levine Lead Writer Joaquin Phoenix had, arguably, the performance of his life in Todd Phillips’s film “Joker,” a film about the D.C. comics’ classic archnemesis to Batman, released on Oct. 9. While various renditions of the Joker have existed in almost every decade from Mark Hamill’s animated version in “Batman: The Animated Series” […]