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And The Winner Is Netflix

And The Winner Is Netflix

Ismony Darbouze, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

On Friday night, millions gathered around their television, pizza and politics in hand, to watch a titillating affair broadcast worldwide on Netflix. The new craze is boxing, and Jake Paul and Mike Tyson...

Who Knew Being The Grim Reaper Could Be Fun

Who Knew Being The Grim Reaper Could Be Fun

Benjamin Prozeller, Staff Writer November 17, 2024

Every Halloween season, the theater department runs Brookdale Haunted Theater, a creatively constructed maze with horrifying sights and scare actors that work together to terrify innocent visitors. Scare...

Popular Slam Poet Takes The Stage At Writers Series

Popular Slam Poet Takes The Stage At Writers Series

Jeff Luciani, Staff Writer November 11, 2024

Slam poet Neil Hilborn claims the title of being the most-watched poet ever. His viral poem, "OCD," has more than 75 million views online, but BCC students didn't have to call up the video last Wednesday...

'Hannibal' Makes Thanksgiving Season A Little Less Tasty

‘Hannibal’ Makes Thanksgiving Season A Little Less Tasty

Ismony Darbouze, Entertainment Editor November 3, 2024

This Thanksgiving season, I have decided to take a retrospective look at what exactly is going to be on my dinner plate. Turkey. Cranberry sauce cut from a can. Stuffing seeded in a box. Pumpkin pie from...

Slam Friends And Foes At Poetry Event Monday

Slam Friends And Foes At Poetry Event Monday

Staff report October 30, 2024

Brookdale's EOF program is hosting a Poetry Slam 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 in the Twin Lights rooms, lower level of the SLC. Students, faculty and staff are all invited to peform or simply come enjoy...

It's 'Twilight' And 'Cuffing Season'

It’s ‘Twilight’ And ‘Cuffing Season’

Ismony Darbouze, Entertainment Editor October 27, 2024

It’s fall and feels like Forks. For those who do not know, when I say Forks, I mean Forks, Washington. Late October and early November is a sacred time for homebodies who cherish their vanilla candles,...

'The Essential Michael Jackson'

‘The Essential Michael Jackson’

Jeff Luciani, Staff Writer October 21, 2024

Michael Jackson’s greatest hits are featured on the double CD, “The Essential Michael Jackson.” Comprised of nothing but Jackson's best songs, this is an album worth buying. A few songs are from...

Calling All The Monsters, Anybody?

Calling All The Monsters, Anybody?

Ismony Darbouze, Entertainment Editor October 7, 2024

It seems as if the creatures that were laid to rest last Halloween are coming back out, but in the form of a new Renaissance… Monstober. A well-known pastime for any college student my age, Monstober...

Roving Reporter: Is It Worth It To Buy CDs, Albums, Etc.?

Roving Reporter: Is It Worth It To Buy CDs, Albums, Etc.?

Camille Sanez, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Do you think it’s a good idea to spend money on physical forms of music like CDs and records when you can stream for way less and even free on devices? Why or why not? “I think so. I mean, I...

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Music Reviewer Can’t Get Fender’s ‘All Is On My Side’ Out Of Her Mind

Ismony Darbouze, Entertainment Editor September 19, 2024

Sam Fender calls for his bedside in “All Is On My Side," an intimate track depicting a journey through a blueish night out with friends. Despite the release of the song almost five years ago, this is...

'Cowboy Carter,' An Album To Be Reckoned With

‘Cowboy Carter,’ An Album To Be Reckoned With

Alex Keenan, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

March 29, 2024 - As clocks progressively struck 12 across the world, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter, emerging from the recent success of her "Renaissance" album and subsequent tour, released "Cowboy Carter"...

1966 French Film Offers Powerful Message To Modern Audiences

1966 French Film Offers Powerful Message To Modern Audiences

Jonah Ronberg, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

About 30 people filled MAN 103 at 7 p.m. March 27 to view, "King of Hearts." This 1966 film directed by Philippe de Broca is a charming and interesting anti-war movie set during World War I. The story...

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