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REVIEW: A definitive ranking of ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Thanksgiving episodes

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving offers up some of the best “Bob’s Burgers” episodes in the entire series. Their sweet (and funny) family moments, paired with Bob’s culinary skills and Thanksgiving obsession, make...

The 2015 film Songs My Brother Taught Me recounts the complex relationship between a brother and a sister from the Lakota Tribe. (Photo courtesy of Kino Lorber)

OPINION: Six films that navigate uncomfortable truths of Thanksgiving

Monique Bever, Reporter November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving remains divided between a designated time to spend time with family and a reminder of food insecurity, cultural alienation and America’s Indigenous genocide.  With these films, celebrate...

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REVIEW: ‘A Murder at the End of the World’ captures its audience with mesmerizing and chilling ambience

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist November 21, 2023

“A Murder at the End of the World” is a new murder mystery and psychological thriller brought to viewers by FX and Hulu. The series stars Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in “The Crown.”...

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REVIEW: Go for a walk and listen to Jennette McCurdy’s ‘Hard Feelings’ podcast

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter November 18, 2023

Shame, anger, fear and guilt are top difficult feelings that Jennette McCurdy has faced. To challenge these feelings, McCurdy has released her new podcast “Hard Feelings” near the end of October.  This...

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OPINION: ‘The Sims 4’ continues to disappoint despite constant updates

Makenzie Miller, Columnist November 16, 2023

“The Sims,” a popular and well-known video game franchise, combines its life simulator qualities with (a lot of) chaos. With four installments in the franchise’s repertoire, it’s disappointing...

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OPINION: Don’t shame people for not boycotting for Palestine

Jacinda Hall, Podcast editor November 14, 2023

Let me start by prefacing that this piece is not meant to say “boycotting is bad.” I am in full support of boycotting brands, but some things that should be known when it comes to the act of boycotting.  I...

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OPINION: What can you actually do for Palestine? Here’s an idea

Sascha Harvey, Opinion editor November 13, 2023

6,730 miles away, war is raging in the Gaza Strip. Here in Wichita, it’s business as normal for most of us — at least, those of us that have no connections to Israel or Palestine. But there are easy...

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The student section in Charles Koch Arena needs serious revamping

Tyler Guthrie, Reporter November 10, 2023

Anytime I or any student go to Charles Koch Arena to see our men’s or women’s basketball team play, we are required to sit in the student’s sections. As a student, I have only sat in Koch Arena twice,...

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REVIEW: ‘Jenny from Thebes’ is a comfortable, beautiful experience

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist November 10, 2023

Indie folk-rock group the Mountain Goats have released their 22nd studio album, “Jenny from Thebes.” It is in the style of a rock opera named after the band’s character, Jenny. Jenny has previously...

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REVIEW: We need more nights at Freddy’s

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter November 3, 2023

After nearly a decade of only seeing ominous security camera footage in a sweaty gamer’s room, with the release of “Five Nights at Freddy’s” on Oct. 27, we finally saw Freddy Fazbear and his friends...

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REVIEW: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ film covers the side of the closed door

Tyler Guthrie, Columnist November 2, 2023

The unforgettable story of the “Killers of the Flower Moon” is once again making its return. This time, the story circulates in the more popular film and social media instead of within its contemporary...

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OPINION: Professors should not teach race from the white man’s perspective

Mel Bright, Reporter November 1, 2023

I remember the first time I felt the whole world’s eyes on me. It was in middle school and the teacher said the word “slavery.” When that word left his mouth, everyone turned to look at me because...

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