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Bride’s choice not to wear makeup sparks social media backlash
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 21A bride’s comment section does not agree with her choice to go makeup-free for her wedding.
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Universal Studios’ Epic Universe generates excitement
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 15Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe opened for media day and will open to the public in a few months and it has gotten much praise so far
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Controversy behind Beatles biopic casting
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 11Sam Mendes is working with Sony to create four biopic movies about the Beatles, but fans are angry at who they cast to play these iconic roles.
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‘Wuthering Heights’ adaptation faces controversy
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 2Despite having a theatrical release in 2026, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights film adaptation is already facing controversy — primarily surrounding the casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
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College-based TV series fades as interest diminishes
By Leanne Abel | Apr. 1With the recent cancellations, there are much fewer collegiate television shows being aired and made, but there are still a few.
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Students scavenge for chicken options
By Leanne Abel | Mar. 18Ohio University students discuss and rank chicken restaurants in the area.
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TikTok becoming hub for musical auditions
By Leanne Abel | Mar. 17Auditions for musicals like “Dolly” are using TikTok as a tool to find the best actor suited for very specific roles as an alternative for missing out due to lack of availability.
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Meme coins remain unpredictable cryptocurrency
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 28Meme coins are growing in popularity because of social media.
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Streaming services experiment with TV release schedules
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 27Streaming services have been releasing shows in different schedules after the rise of binge-viewing.
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Poppi's vending machine stunt fails
By Leanne Abel | Feb. 24Poppi faced backlash for sending soda-filled vending machines to influencers for a marketing scheme.
