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Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism

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Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures"The One and Only Ivan" shares a true, enlightening tale that highlights the empathic aspect of animals and is relevant to the growing understanding of the sentient nature of animals. The movie — based on the book by the same name by Katherine Applegate — tells the story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla, with a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The One and Only Ivan’ Inspires Animal Activism

Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity

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The official movie poster for “The Farewell” displays members of the Wang family. For the first time in over 25 years, the entire family gathered for a reunion in China. Photo courtesy of A24“The Farewell” is a bittersweet movie about keeping the family matriarch’s illness a secret. This film intimately portrays the Chinese American experience, … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘The Farewell’ Explores the Chinese American Identity

Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community

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First-year Madilyn Henshaw poses outside of the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C. The Business Administration major said she looks forward to studying abroad in Lausanne, Switzerland, or Florence, Italy.Photos courtesy of Madilyn HenshawFirst-year Business Administration major Madilyn Henshaw from Arlington, Va., said she is ready for the chance to utilize her college … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: First-Year Seeks Vocation Through Community

First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

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First-year Lauren Kinder gleefully cradles her new dog Goose at her home in Reno, Nev., on Aug. 29. Kinder’s puppy has kept her company as she takes online courses and builds virtual relationships with fellow Waves. Photo courtesy of Lauren KinderWhile most first-year students gave up a traditional experience of their first semester of college, others decided to move to … [Read more...] about First-Years Search for Community Amid Virtual College

Opinion: Sports Desk Picks NFL Week 4

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From left: Sports Editor Karl Winter, Sports Assistant Editor Paxton Ritchey, Staff Writer Kyle McCabe, Photo Editor Ali Levens, Sports Assistant Justin Touhey and Staff Writer Austin Hall. This group of six made its picks for the fourth week of the NFL season after an intriguing third week. Art by Madeline DuvallThe third week of the NFL season gave us a little bit of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sports Desk Picks NFL Week 4