Chick-fil-A’s new Kale Crunch Side is a disappointment and is mediocre at best

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Chick-fil-A introduces their new side option, the Kale Crunch Side, nationwide in January 2020, offering it as a healthier alternative to the iconic waffle fries. However, the promised depiction (left) compared to the actual result (right) left much to be desired, both in quantity and quality. Photo courtesy of Chick-fil-A (left) and Alexandra Gerges (right).

When people think about Chick-fil-A, usually the first thing that comes to mind is their waffle fries. But this New Year, Chick-fil-A seems to be jumping […]

“Little Women” (2019) is a love letter to author Louisa May Alcott

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Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures
Based on the 1868 and 1869 novels by Louisa May Alcott by the same name, the new 2019 version of “Little Women” is a love letter to the author, with its portrayal of Jo, the main character to reflect the author’s life. “Little Women” earned $16.8 million in tickets during its opening weekend, and starred an all-star cast, such as (left) Emma Watson as Meg, Saoirse Ronan as Jo, Florence Pugh as Amy, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth. Courtesy of Sony Pictures.

With so many successful adaptations of “Little Women” out there, in the form of two silent films, three major movies, a few television series, and even a […]

“Dolittle” does little for the film industry

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Dolittle hit theaters Jan. 17, 2020. With high expectations it had, it failed to impress many audience members worldwide and was met with scathing reviews. Photo Courtesy of Universal Pictures.

“Dolittle,” not to be mistaken with the movie “Dr. Dolittle,” starring Eddie Murphy, isn’t the typical movie you’d expect so many high-profile celebrities to be a […]

Why Black History Month matters

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Mary Ellen Pleasant, a famous abolitionist, is entirely left out of most history books. Steinbrenner created an "African American History" class to help combat this issue. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Black History Month is upon us. During this month, Black heritage is celebrated but more work still needs to be done. The main way that schools can help this problem is allowing African American people to be […]