Art, Culture & Entertainment
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The Vermillion Sky: A Serial Adventure Story
By Andrew Agney aagney@lc.edu Part 1 Ciel runs out of her apartment, slipping on her witch’s cloak over her pink dress as she bursts through the front door of the complex. Squinting her yellow eyes…
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How TikTok and WeChat Was Banned and Unbanned in 48 Hours
by Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu On Sept. 18, a press release from the U.S Department of Commerce was released stating TikTok and WeChat were to be banned in the U.S., and not even 72 hours later,…
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The Comedian Exodus from California
By Dillon Neibel dneibel@lc.edu The community of stand-up comedians is scattering as many leave major cities across the U.S. The state hit the hardest by this loss of performance talent is easily California, as…
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Opens the World to Old and New
Cover photo: Flying the Cessna 172 to the horizon, Flight Simulator 2020’s visuals are almost photorealistic. Capture courtesy of Reddit user Lithominium. By Gary Chapman gchapman@lc.edu One of the longest-running franchises in gaming, surprisingly enough,…
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HBO Max Maximizes Confusion
By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu Streaming services have officially become as confusing and frustrating as the cable packages they were intended to replace. When Netflix started streaming movies and TV shows in 2007, I thought we…
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Free and Fun Scavenger Hunt Planned for Sept. 19th
Free and Fun Scavenger Hunt Planned for Sept. 19th as Part of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival Modified for Social-Distancing Press Release 16 Sept 2020 – Alton, IL Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club…
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Beauty Bakerie is Where You’ll Find Everything You Need to Get Caked!
By Ashtyn Britt abritt@lc.edu There are few pleasures I am able to enjoy as of late, but of the few I have, makeup is in the top three. There is something so delightful to me…
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Ska Against Racism: Skank for a Cause
By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu In the late 50s, Jamaica was developing a new sound. Grabbing influence from R&B, Caribbean folk, New Orleans jazz, and more, ska was being born. In the 60s, when many Jamaicans…
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Should We Be Going Back to School Yet?
One Mom’s Perspective By Jenna Shelton jshelton@lc.edu Like all of you, I sat at home with bated breath, waiting to find out what Lewis and Clark would be allowing for the Fall 2020 school year.…