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New Dining Options Arrive on Campus
Upon returning to campus, students were greeted by several changes to Aramark’s dining options. Among the biggest changes are the removal of Moe’s and Greens to Go, two decently popular dining options, and the introduction of Halal Shack and Damor Chai. According to email statements made to The Rotunda, Aramark stated that the changes were made based on student feedback, dining performance and an effort to expand the variety of food options that are available on campus.
‘Marty Supreme’: A Great Swing But a Clear Miss
Marty Supreme came to theaters on December 25, 2025, and quickly became the talk of the internet. This film focuses on Marty Mauser, who became a shoe salesman in order to fund his travel to become a table tennis champion. Marty’s dream leads him to spiral into a life of scams, hustles and crime. This movie is loosely based on Marty Reisman, a real-life American table tennis player. This film blends the world of sports, drama, crime and comedy seamlessly into one movie.
‘Wicked: For Good’: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier’ With This Release
Editor’s Note: This review contains light spoilers for “Wicked: For Good” After its much anticipated release, “Wicked: For Good” finally arrived in theaters on November 21, 2025. This film is the continuation of 2024’s “Wicked”, which is an adaptation of the 2003 stage musical by Stephen Schwartz. The first film adapts Act One, and “For Good” adapts Act Two. In “Wicked: For Good”, the journey into Oz continues.
Weapons: Class Dismissed… Permanently?
“Weapons” premiered in theaters on August 8, 2025, bringing an interesting and new perspective to horror. The movie explores the lives of many people in the small town of Maybrook, who all become panicked when every child from the same class, except one, mysteriously vanish from their houses on the same night at the exact same time. What makes this movie stand out is its unique storytelling structure.
Layers of “Red”: Waterworks Brings Rothko to Life
Waterworks Players’ production of “Red” was captivating, jarring and contemplative. The two actors, Jordan Whiley (Mark Rothko) and Elijah Logue (Ken), put on an incredible performance full of emotion and superb storytelling. The acting skills of Whiley and Logue, the direction and choices of Dr. Sarah Varela and the set design were the key elements that made the production a major success. “Red,” which first premiered in 2009, was written by John Logan about Russian-American artist Mark Rothko.
“Snow White:” Is The Controversy The Problem?
With the new “Snow White” movie coming to theaters, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding the film and the cast, including political anger and personal feuds between the main stars, Rachel Zegler (Snow White) and Gal Gadot (the Evil Queen). The whirling controversies have severely diminished the film’s Box Office performance, making $182 million against a budget of (at least) $240 million — a majorly disappointing result for one of Disney’s most expensive productions of all time.
Rotunda Review: “Little Women,” Big Performances
Longwood’s theater production of “Little Women” was exceptional, with a perfect balance between the acting aspect and the musical aspect. All of the actors in this production did a fabulous job in telling the story. Not only did the acting blow me away, but the production design was really well done and the production crew did a good job of helping clarify where the scene was taking place.
Entrepreneurs Join reSET Retail Business Incubator » CBIA
Thirteen entrepreneurs are getting the tools to bring their retail concepts to life this fall as part of the reSET Floor-Plan Retail Business Incubator. The program is the third of its kind intended to provide mentorship, resources, and education to entrepreneurs to help them refine their business strategies. “At reSET, our mission is to provide entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need to build businesses that create meaningful social impact,” executive director Sarah Bodley said.
Andy Rang Promoted to Head Women's Basketball Coach
Posted: Jan 31, 2019 ANGOLA, IND. -- Trine University women's basketball interim head coach Andy Rang has been promoted to Head Coach announced today by the University and Matt Land, Assistant Vice President for Athletics. Rang has been with the Thunder women's basketball program for the past seven seasons and began the 2018-19 campaign as interim head coach after serving the previous year as Associate Head Coach.
Brandi Dawson Tabbed as a Preseason All-American
ANGOLA, IND. -- Trine University senior women's basketball player Brandi Dawson (Garrett, Ind./Garrett) will enter the 2018-19 season as a first-team pre-season All-American by D3hoops.com. Dawson was one of two players from the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association to be named pre-season All-American. Dawson became a two-time D3hoops.com All-American last season with her second-team recognition and was a third-team pick as a sophomore.
Dawson and Hayley Martin Earn All-Region Honors
ANGOLA, IND. -- Trine University women's basketball players Brandi Dawson (Garrett, Ind./Garrett) and Hayley Martin (Auburn, Ind./DeKalb) have been selected to the D3hoops.com All-Great Lakes Region Teams. Dawson was a first-team pick and Martin earned second-team honors. Dawson and Martin are both repeat selections to the All-Region teams with both players earning the same awards as last season.
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