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“The Backrooms” Review: You Don’t Need a PhD, But It Might Help
The digital urban legend of The Backrooms is both fascinating and terrifying in concept. However, when adapted to the big screen, it left lots to be desired. The Backrooms is a fictional location that originated on a 2019 4chan thread. A user posted an image of an empty office space with yellow walls and fluorescent
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2026 World Cup Predictions
The FIFA World Cup has been the biggest competition in the world since its first tournament in 1930. Not just the biggest competition in soccer, but arguably the greatest spectacle in all of sports. The 2022 final drew an estimated 1.42 billion viewers, and this year, a big competition turns even bigger. The USA, Canada
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“The Mandalorian and Grogu” Spoiler-Free Review: Star Wars is Fun Again
If you have been yearning for the Star Wars franchise just to have fun again, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” might just be what you have been hoping for. As a continuation of the first three seasons of the hit Disney+ series, Star Wars’ return to the big screen was an action-packed, fun story. The movie
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The Theater Isn’t Dead. It Just Got Younger
“Movie theaters are dying” is a commonly expressed sentiment over the last decade. Following the pandemic and the rise of streaming services, many believed the traditional theater experience was fading. Every indicator pointed towards at-home formats becoming the new normal. However, theaters are still here. Not just surviving, but by several measures, thriving. Since 2020,
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“Obsession” is the film horror fans have been wishing for
Every hopeless romantic has wished for their crush to love them back, but “Obsession” is a bloody reminder to be careful exactly what you wish for. While Hollywood has explored the “be careful what you wish for” concept for years, “Obsession” absolutely nails it. This film is 26-year-old comedian turned director Curry Barker’s theatrical debut,
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I never wanted to be Superman, I wanted to be Clark Kent!
When I was first hired with The Southwestern in September of my freshman year (2023), I began training to run our social media and website. During this training, a former staff member told me that if we made a mistake, “it doesn’t matter because nobody reads/sees our content anyway.” Two weeks later, this staff member
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SWOSU Parks and Recreation – Top 10 Classes Ranked
Throughout my three years at SWOSU, I have taken nearly every class offered by the Parks and Recreation department. As a parks and wildlife law enforcement major, I was able to experience what I believe to be one of the most unique degree fields in the state. While my friends were tasked with a major paper or
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Dr. Joel Kendall named President
The RUSO Board has selected Dr. Joel Kendall to be the next President of SWOSU. Kendall was named interim President in January. A release prepared by RUSO praised Dr. Kendall and his ties to the school and region. “Kendall brings extensive experience in higher education, deep ties to SWOSU, and a strong understanding of the
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From Snowdrifts to First Pitch: Inside SWOSU baseball’s rapid preparation to get their field game ready before their season opener
Talk about dedication to the game. Following the winter storm that dumped around a foot of snow in Weatherford, the SWOSU Baseball team had to take matters into their own hands to get their field in good condition before opening day. As seen all around town, the storm that came through a week ago has left a mark on
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Winter Storm Expected to Impact Weatherford
After a holiday season filled with warm and sunny days, Oklahoma is now bracing for a historic cooldown this weekend. I am no weather expert, nor do I pretend to be. (Although my dream job is like that of Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) from “Twisters”). I am just here to convey information from trusted sources. For some