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The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

Since 1919

The Prairie News

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Op-Ed: Decline and division in American news media

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter October 4, 2021

In the 1976 film “Network,” news anchor Howard Beale loses his cool on air and boosts ratings with his impassioned, honest and unscripted rant on the state of the world’s affairs. This prompts the...

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The mouse whistles once more

The mouse whistles once more

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter March 14, 2021

For five years, Disney’s steamboat mouse has been docked. Mere minutes of creativity and heart-wrenching content has ceased to hit production. That is, until now. Disney’s first theatrical short in...

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Emily Boschen playing during her junior flute recital alongside her piano accompanist Jessica Xylina Osborne.

A step closer

Jackie Valdovinos, Reporter February 22, 2021

On Saturday, Feb. 30th, 2021, Emily Boschen performed her junior flute recital at Mary Moody Northen Hall. Boschen is a junior double majoring in music education and music performance and is a member of...

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Early rumors of a new Harry Potter series on HBO Max have surfaced.

You’re a TV show Harry

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter February 7, 2021

The world of Harry Potter was thought to be concluded when “Deathly Hallows” was released July 15, 2011. Hogwarts was saved, Voldemort defeated, and fans were able to get a glimpse of the students’...

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The note all The Office fans woke up to on January 1st, 2021.

Op-Ed: Why Peacock’s hostage situation isn’t going to work

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter January 27, 2021

As 2020 was poised to disappear forever into the annals of horrible history and end our collective suffering by way of the illogical supposition that calendar years mean anything, it did so having arranged...

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With diverse and unique stories that stretch the boundaries of the logical world, it’s no surprise that the anime platform has grown immensely on Netflix.

Viewers are going otaku for Netflix’s new listings; The increase of anime on Netflix

Skylerr Patterson, Senior Reporter November 20, 2020

Giant statues of anime characters, cosplayers, Pikachu festivals and even stores dedicated to anime is a common factor of daily life in Japan. What many people simply see as a cartoon has shaped a whole...

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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving first aired in November of 1973.

Snoopy and friends say goodbye to broadcast TV

Alyssa Gonzales, Former Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2020

For many, holiday traditions include sitting in front of the TV and watching the Peanuts holiday special. However, for the first time since the 1960s, the beloved holiday specials will not be airing on...

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Other discography by Alexandrakis includes “I.V. Catatonic”, “9 Demos on a 4 Track”, “Here Comes the Snow” and “Christmas EP”.

Grammy nominated artist, Eric Alexandrakis, releases “TERRA”

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief October 27, 2020

Grammy nominated artist, Eric Alexandrakis, released his newest album titled “TERRA.” This double album of 28 songs is the perfect listen for those who enjoy eclectic alternative music. “‘Terra’...

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Scary, entertaining and heart felt. This show is a must-see for for all horror and love story fans.

“The Haunting of Bly Manor”: A chilling story filled with love

Johnny Lawhon, Contributor October 27, 2020

“The Haunting of Bly Manor” obtains great reviews and has become a must-see series for both horror and love story enthusiasts. Season one of the Netflix series “The Haunting of Bly Manor” first...

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Dancing with the Stars premiered their first episode of season 29 on Sept. 14, 2020.

DWTS brought glitz, glam and glitter at a safe social distance

Savannah Wesley, Former Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2020

Dancing with the Stars came back for its 29th season and brought along with it a new set of stars and some new changes made to set. To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, audience seating was taken...

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Cats: A hairball of hubris

Jonah Dietz, Senior Reporter January 25, 2020

The esteemed director Tom Hooper, known for generally well-received adaptations of musicals, released a film version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ostentatious, hair-brained and indulgently ritzy production...

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Plus INT Logo (Square Version). Art by Chris Brockman.

66 – Wow-Killer Killer

Gabriel Silvas, Producer April 19, 2016

This week on Plus INT, the gang celebrates Gabe's "One Year Closer to Death" (Otherwise known as a birthday) as they talk about Atlus' 30 anniversary, the April Update to Destiny, the new Mega Man cartoon,...

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