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2018 Rings in Promising New Entertainment

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    LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, and Finn Wolfhard attend the premiere of Netflix's "Stranger Things" Season 2 at Regency Bruin Theatre on October 26, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
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    Senior Emma Watkins fawns over Mr. Incredible as she awaits the premiere of “Incredibles 2.” McKenzie Keeler.
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    “Forever My Girl” movie poster and release date for January 19th. Youtube.

As 2017 came to a close, 2018 appeared with a promise of new premieres for all to enjoy. Although 2017’s exquisite display of new movies and television shows blew viewers away, 2018 came equipped to exceed expectations. On top of the brand-new seasons of popular Wesleyan student favorites such as “Stranger Things,” there are other thrilling events taking place this year, such as the Winter Olympics, a royal wedding and astronauts taking steps on the moon once again. Keep Reading

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Streaming during Quarantine

Amid times of quarantining and self-isolation, one of the most popular ways to pass the time has been using online

The Coronavirus Travels Worldwide

The majority of Wesleyan’s community and population have recognized the deadly virus spreading worldwide, but how much do you really

Wesleyan Students Roar for the Winter Dance

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sadie-hawkins.jpg The original copy of Al Capp’s cartoon in 1937. Quirk Books.
elizabeth-sadie-514x500.jpg Seniors Elizabeth Bruehl and Kat Hughes before Kick the Dust Up Sadie 2017. Elizabeth Bruehl.
bella-and-beau-505x500.jpg Sophomores Bella Barnes and Beau Blanton kick the dust up at last year's Sadie Hawkins Dance. Bella Barnes.
chloe-and-ella-v-429x500.jpg Juniors Ella V. and Chloe Hangartner pose for pictures before Sadie 2017. Quinn Kaloper.
bffs-684x500.jpg Juniors Caroline Burke, Sophie Zetzsche, Ansley Harper and Hannah Hufham get ready for Sadie Hawkins 2017. Cindy Zetzsche.

This February, Wesleyan students are trading their khaki pants (and plaid skirts) for their best 1920’s outfits in honor of the “Flappers and Fellas” themed Winter Dance. This year’s winter dance is an opportunity for the girls to ask the boys and for Wesleyan students to spend a night partying like it’s 1920.

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Purple (Colors) Attack Indoor Soccer

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IMG_1095-667x500.jpg Junior George Doane takes a shot on net. Carol Larner.
IMG_1098-667x500.jpg Junior J.R. Martin dives and saves a shot in the corner of the goal. Carol Larner.
IMG_1100-667x500.jpg Junior Liam Coxhead tries to extend the Purple Colors lead to 8-2. Carol Larner.
IMG_1105-1-667x500.jpg The whole team is smiling after a big 24-10 victory against “Kia FC.” (From left to right: Stevie Crawford ’19, Harrison Larner ’19, David Rengifo ’24, Mateo Rengifo ’18, JR Martin ’19, Liam Coxhead ’19, George Doane’19) Carol Larner.

Tiny granules of black rubber seep into second-hand Nike Cleats. Flickering lights give off an aura of a decommissioned haunted house. But as players open the tiny gate and take their first steps onto the field, the excitement of competition sets in. It is not the Rio de Janiero World Cup finals, but for the next 50 minutes, the flurry of goals washes away the locale and the world’s greatest game is played indoors. Keep Reading

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Hollywood Makes a Stand at the Golden Globes

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    Seth Meyers at the Golden Globes. NY Daily News
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    Oprah Winfrey gives a speech at the Golden Globes. Variety.com

The Golden Globe Awards Ceremony aired on Jan. 7, and was a very significant event for a variety of different reasons. Almost every actor who attended the event wore a Time’s Up badge to support and commemorate their appearance at the awards to those who were victims of sexual harassment. This movement was prompted by the large number of Hollywood actors that have been coming out with stories of being sexually harassed and abused by people in positions of power in the industry. Keep Reading

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