Author: Brooke Lavite
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‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Fails to Impress
Wes Anderson’s new film “The Grand Budapest Hotel,”an aesthetic wonder, dazzles viewers with big stars and fabulous cinematography, yet proves to be another vapid disappointment.
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How the Season Ended
How I Met Your Mother came to an end last month after airing for nearly a decade. During its air, it gained a cult following.
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Beowulf Translated by Tolkein
by Brooke Lavite Staff Writer Fans of epic poetry or J. R. R. Tolkien, may appreciate the posthumously released translation of Beowulf. Next month Tolkien’s unreleased translation will be published. Beowulf is an epic poem…
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A Review of Bluff City Grill
I was ecstatic to see a new restaurant, The Bluff City Grill, open in downtown Alton.
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Spring Break Staycation Ideas
Are you staying local for Spring break this year? Some students will be going out of town, but many will be sticking in the area. Don’t allow your lack of travel plans keep you from…
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Breaking the Stigma Against Mental Disorders
Mad, insane, crazy — a few derogatory terms that persons suffering from mental disorders are labeled with. Affected people face a social stigma against mental illness that may leave them feeling even more isolated.