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It is a shame that today’s movies can't hold a candle to the cinema of yesteryear. Movies like Hotel Transylvania 2, Pixels, and The Maze Runner invade our screens and only occasionally are interrupted by a great movie. Kids disregard true movie magic in favor of animation and repetitive action sequences. The imperative of making a great film is...
Frantically jumping from seat to seat, the vertigo setting in, I panic as I make my way up the train. Everything inside the train begins tumble out the back into the valley below as the train inches closer to tumbling off with Drake inside of it. His leaps become more sporadic and desperate as the realization of the dire...
On September 26th, my mother was so kind as to invite me to accompany her to the 59th Annual Greek Food Festival of Dallas. Located at the intersection of Hillcrest and Alpha, this gathering in honor of Mediterranean cuisine captured the eyes before it got to the taste buds. The golden-brick pillars of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church...
"Technology is the devil..." Father Leo Leise, S.J.'s words resonated through the Terry Center and grabbed the attention of faculty and students alike, people whose days revolve around technology like moodle, iPads, e-mails, and so much more.  Talking about more than just how technology hinders our physical lives, Father Liese also emphasized how it distracts us from the spirit world...
The new installment of the most popular sports game in the world is now on the shelves. FIFA 16 burst onto the scene with improvements all over the pitch. Putting the not so appetizing Fifa 15 behind them, EA’s best franchise enhanced the back line, midfield, and the always breath taking attack. Also, throwing in some new features, FIFA 16 looks...
Michael Boyson '16 and Andrew Arraj '16 shared the following reflections with the Jesuit Community on the September 25 Friday prayer service led by Campus Ministry. Their reflections followed the above video and were in response to Pope Francis's call for all young people to "Be Courageous!" “Don’t let this be the greatest thing you ever did.” –Mike Francis U.S. Merchant Marine Academy’s valedictorian...
Donald Trump is a man who is making history in the twenty-first century. He has caused almost as much uproar in the United States as Hillary Clinton has when it comes to American politics. But why? Well it might be because he speaks in a way that is not politically correct, always telling it how it is, or how...
Rain, high speed, stunning visuals and super fast cars. What more could a car enthusiast want? This year marks the 10th anniversary to the first Forza game. To mark this great milestone the developers over at Turn 10 Studios have created this phenomenal addition to the franchise: Forza Motorsport 6. In my opinion this is the first iteration in the franchise that truly feels...

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