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The Student News Site of University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

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Sunrise on the reaping was released to the public on March 18, 2025.

Sunrise on the Reaping (Book Review)

Jessiekah Cook, Contributing Writer October 7, 2025

Since it was announced last summer, dystopian fans everywhere have been anxiously awaiting their chance to immerse themselves in Suzanne Collins’s newest book, Sunrise on the Reaping. This prequel...

Poster for The Long Walk. The film released on Sept. 12 in theaters.

Would you make “The Long Walk”? (Movie Review)

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer October 6, 2025

What would you do to escape poverty? The Long Walk answers this question early on. The film takes place in a dystopian version of the United States struggling economically after a war. To help motivate...

Artist d4vd released his debut album "Withered" on April 25.

D4VD “Withered” (Album Review)

Whitley Brown, Feature Editor May 8, 2025

Artist d4vd released his debut album “Withered” on Friday, April 25. While this is his first complete album, featuring 14 songs, he has released several EPs and singles spanning the past few years....

A Minecraft Movie released on April 4, 2025 as fun for anyone. LeShawn goes into detail to determine whether the movie was as good as diamonds.

‘A Minecraft Movie:’ Did They Strike Diamond?

Chayce “LeShawn” Papp, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

A Minecraft Movie made its debut Friday, April 4 with a massive opening, becoming the highest grossing opening weekend of the year generating $163 million. But a question still remains: does it live up...

Cherly Bradshaw, played by Anna Kendrick, asks quick-witted questions on a dating game show before picking a killer match.

“Woman of the Hour” (Movie Review)

Emily Loughridge, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2024

As an avid Anna Kendrick fan, watching “Woman of the Hour” was a must, especially since it marks her debut as a director. This gripping thriller tells the true crime story of Rodney Alcala, a notorious...

Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) does his signature pose with his sinister look.

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer October 30, 2024

As a casual enjoyer of the original Beetlejuice and avid fan of all things Michael Keaton, I went into “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” with relatively high hopes. After all, it's been over three decades...

Roz "robot" enjoys nature by sitting next to a tree with Fink "fox" and Brightbill "duck".

“The Wild Robot” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer October 16, 2024

Do you like crying? How about sobbing? Is weeping uncontrollably something you enjoy? If that's the case, get ready for your new favorite movie of all time, “The Wild Robot”. Based on the book,...

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively star in their recent release "It Ends With Us."

“It Ends With Us” (Movie Review)

Gabi Merchen, Senior Writer September 4, 2024

The Blake Lively star vehicle, “It Ends With Us” was recently released in theaters across the country. If you feel like skipping the rest of the review, the long and short of it is the following sentiment:...

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