Part Two: Steven Universe and the Diamonds “Freedom is inherent to the world. To be an individual- whether a human mind or an elementary particle, is to be self-creative. But each individual must create itself out of all that has gone before. Past decisions both provide and limit present possibilities. Within these limits, the future…
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While not household names like Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg, there are three industry leaders that have been revitalizing the world of cinema for the last five years. It’s more than just conjecture to say that their careers are just beginning, and that warrants a brief discussion about their works. In this director spotlight, we…
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Part One: The Gems Steven Universe is a Cartoon Network animated series created by Rebecca Sugar. It centers on Steven, a human-alien hybrid, as he tries to reconcile his supernatural powers with his human form. He lives with three powerful alien women, who call themselves the Crystal Gems. Together with the Crystal Gems, Steven fights…
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The Boys is a 2019 Amazon Prime television series created by Eric Kripke. It takes place in an alternate universe, in an America that is overrun with superheroes. These heroes are all operating under the thumb of the overbearing Vought Corporation, whose main commodity is an elite super squad called The Seven. Meanwhile, Hughie Campbell…
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was published in 2007. It is the last book of J.K. Rowling’s epic seven-part adventure revolving around her hero, Harry Potter. Copies of the novel were reserved months in advance, and local bookstores hosted all-night costume parties for the book’s release. The attendees of these events were of all…
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While we eagerly anticipate the Annual Pass reveal for the Black Armory DLC, Bungie has started to lift the veil on some details for season 5. Namely in regards to pinnacle weapons. Season 5 will see the introduction of pinnacle weapons from the Vanguard and Gambit. That being said, let’s talk about what pinnacle weapons…
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You set boots down onto the rocky terrain of a lawless frontier. Off in the distance, you see a scattering of Fallen. Some allies, most enemies, that will attack without a moment’s hesitation. You know this, so your bow is at the ready. A group of them stand in your path. You take the high…
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On August 28th, Bungie will be deploying yet another redesign to the destination director (or director for shorthand), to accommodate new destinations coming in Forsaken. Places like The Tangled Shore and The Dreaming City, as well as new activities like Gambit. As a designer, the long-standing tradition of director redesigns is one of the features…
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In a modern world full of technological avenues for self-expression, the ability for a person to express their opinion about a subject has increased substantially. With people expressing themselves online, even more have the opportunity to respond. With this, negativity in nerd culture has become much more prevalent. It appears open conversation has gone out…
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Episode VIII The Last Jedi. It has been the topic of in-depth discussion on the internet over and over again since its release. Hell, we even did a full episode about it, and I was not shy about my feelings on the tone of the film. As time went on though, I was able to…
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