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‘Atomic Heart’—An atomic heartbreak

Despite taking influence from gaming titans like Prey and Bioshock, Atomic Heart doesn't grab player with its world or characters. Even with fun gameplay and a promising development, the game seems to come up short.



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‘It Starts With Us’ never should have started

After riding the way of the very successful It Ends With Us, Colleen Hoover's follow-up novel It Starts With Us never should have started at all. Poorly written characters, unlikeable motivations, and awkward stylistic choices make this would-be romance into a true train wreck. 



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A “Scream” of a horror movie

Coming from a self-aware legacy of classics, Scream VI slashes its way to theaters with gripping horror and traditional Scream meta-ness. With new and returning cast members, the film serves as a slasher standard.



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Artist of The Month: Coco Jones

Looking for an up and coming artist for Women’s History Month? South Carolina native, Coco Jones is an artist on the verge of superstardom. She was previously known for playing a rising popstar, Roxie Andrews, on the hit Disney Channel original movie Let It Shine, which premiered in 2012. Today, you can hear her single "ICU" on her new EP What I Didn't Tell You, which was released on January 20th, 2023.