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A still of Dr. Manhattan in “Watchmen: Chapter I,” photo courtesy of Warner Brothers.

‘Watchmen’ got adapted again, and it hasn’t aged a day

Owen Herdrick, Arts & Life Editor December 4, 2024

The original graphic novel “Watchmen” was released over the course of 1986 and 1987, becoming an instantly foundational piece in comic book lore, whose commercial and critical success stunned the industry.  Writer...

Venom and Eddie Brock creating a “venom-horse.”

“Venom: The Last Dance” is a chaos fueled trip meant only for the most loyal of franchise fans

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer November 23, 2024

“Venom,” released in 2018, was Sony’s first foray into a Spider-Man cinematic universe without Spider-Man. This gamble that would require villains to hold up without their greatest hero. Surprisingly,...

Demi Moore in ‘The Substance,’ photo courtesy of MUBI.

The Substance: self-care, beauty standards and ectoplasm

Chloë Johnson, Contributor November 23, 2024

On my Amazon wishlist, I have a retinol cream that I plan to buy when it goes on sale for Black Friday. Retinol is an anti-aging serum, and although you don’t have to start using it until your forties,...

No digging required: The best songs found from short-form media this year

Jackson Ryson, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

Discourse over art is and always has been extremely intense. In no way is this discourse harmful – art yearns to be discussed. The whys and the hows of creative work is truly what makes art profound...

Sufjan Stevens promoting his Christmas music, photo courtesy of Asthmatic Kitty.

The best Christmas album you’ve never heard

Owen Herdrick, Arts & Life Editor November 22, 2024

Mariah Carey, Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra are just a few of the voices Americans are accustomed to hearing annually come winter. However, hidden among countless generic renditions of the same several...

Arts & Life’s Overlooked 2024

Arts & Life November 22, 2024

“Double or Nothing” from Medhane A collaborative album featuring the vocals of abstract hip-hop emcee Medhane and beats from the ridiculously underrated rapper and producer Kahlil Blu, every track...

Saint Louis Zoo during Wild Lights festivities.

Festive fun in Saint Louis: Christmas events guide

Andy Cullinane, Staff Writer November 22, 2024

Every year, Saint Louis offers memorable winter events around every corner. From sightseeing and skating to holiday markets, the city has everything a holiday enthusiast could need to check off that Christmas...

Album of the Year Nominees. Courtesy of the Grammys Awards.

Predictions for the 2025 Grammys

Reegan Johnson, Copy Editor November 22, 2024

Official nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards are here and with the ceremony on the horizon, the award show pits both new and experienced artists head to head for the prestigious honor. This year’s...

The Recording Academy's Grammy Awards.

Grammy Nominations

Justin Dobry, Contributor November 19, 2024

Grammy nominations are finally here, and although awards won’t be given out until February, they have the online music community talking. It is no different at KSLU, Saint Louis University’s club where...

Roxxy Malone, the host for SLU's 3rd annual campus drag show, also gave two performances at Saint Louis University's Wool Ballroom on Oct. 22, 2024.

SLU students celebrate pride and acceptance at the ‘Everyday is Pride’ campus drag show

Aly Vogt, Contributor November 12, 2024

Over 100 Saint Louis University students gathered in the Wool Ballroom inside Busch Student Center on Oct. 22 to watch the 3rd annual campus drag show.  SLU’s Rainbow Alliance arranged the event...

The stacked ensemble cast of “Saturday Night.”

‘Saturday Night’: A love letter to late night comedy and 20-something media anarchists

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer November 11, 2024

SNL. “Saturday Night Live.” A titan of comedy in the late-night industry and a key launch pad and home for some of the greatest comedians of the past 50 years. Eddie Murphy, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell...

Jr. NTR returns to the silver screen in the double role of father Devara and son Vara in “Devara: Part 1."

A guide to South Asian cinema

Aditya Gunturu, Senior Writer November 6, 2024

With the new month comes new movies. While many American and English films are releasing this October, there is still a world of cinema waiting to be seen. One of the most prolific cinema hubs exists in...

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