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The film Bridget Jones’s Baby, was released in the U.S. on September 16. The trilogy has followed the life of bumbling, klutzy 32-year-old Londoner Bridget Jones as she tries to navigate her love life, or lack thereof. Her choices have always been between the lewd Daniel Cleaver and the oh-so-charming Mr. Mark Darcy. Now a successful television producer, Jones tries to overcome another hurdle after she finds out that she is pregnant. The kicker is…
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As pretty much all Lake Forest College students know, going to the cafeteria can sometimes be a source of great joy (chicken nugget night especially) or bitter disappointment. There are definitely times when nothing looks particularly appetizing. Having a few vegetarian friends, and only eating white meat myself, I know this adds another layer to what’s available and what looks good. Sometimes you just can’t find anything. This is where eating creatively in the caf…
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After waiting over four years, fans of Frank Ocean can finally rejoice. On Saturday, August 20, Frank Ocean released his long-awaited album, Blond, on Apple Music independently. The title itself is very much the style of Frank Ocean: its different spellings accompany the sensuality of both masculine and feminine styles that Frank Ocean adopts, as suggested by BETs article, “Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Marks a Shift in the R&B Experience for Women.” The album focuses on…
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While searching through Netflix with my roommate one night, we stumbled across a show titled, The Great British Baking Show. As people who enjoy cooking shows, we definitely wanted to give this one a go, as it looked very cute and very British. We were not disappointed. Though Netflix currently only has one season of “The Great British Baking Show,” it’s not something that you’ll want to miss. The show is incredibly relaxing, and…
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While the film was jam-packed with special effects, Hollywood darlings, and two of the biggest names in comic book history, I left the theater feeling underwhelmed and disappointed. Full of clichés and anti-climactic filler, I found myself yawning about halfway through and wondering how much more I had to endure. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was not made for comic book fans. It was not a film made for critics. It was made for…
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Book Review Bernie Sanders: The Essential Guide Who is Bernie Sanders? We see his name in headlines, hear it on TV and radio, and constantly monitor his movement in social media. His presence in the American political sphere has gained attention over the past months. After all, Sanders is a presidential candidate who has called himself a “democratic socialist,” a marked difference compared to that of other contenders. However, who is this Vermontian…
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