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10 Hidden Details You Missed In American Horror Story: Coven Episode 1
The incredibly popular third season of American Horror Story,a horror anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, premiered on FX in October of 2013. American Horror Story: Coven follows a coven of witches as they fight for survival against extinction as increased attacks occur against their kind. Although Coven relies heavily on images of horror and gore to tell its story, the season is a modern coming of age story complete with thrilling storylines and killer fashion.
10 Continuity Errors That Fans Probably Didn't Notice in Saw
In October of 2004, horror fans were ready for the newest franchise to enter the scene. When Saw hit theaters, it became one of the most profitable horror films since the release of Scream in 1996. The Saw franchise, spanning eight movies since 2004, is one of the most recognizable entries in the genre. A new entry in the Saw franchise, titled The Organ Donor, is set to be released on May 15. Its predecessor, Jigsaw (2017), was the lowest-grossing film in the series.
Twin Peaks: 10 Hidden Details About The Main Characters
Twin Peaks is a beloved and strange TV show from the mind of David Lynch, originally airing in 1990. Although the series was compromised of only two seasons and 30 episodes before cancellation, its cult following helped to spawn a return of the series in 2017, 26 years after Laura Palmer told viewers they would see her again. Now that two years have passed since Twin Peaks last graced television screens, here are 10 hidden details about the characters.
Textbook prices are too high for the average student
Do you enjoy dropping $500 or more to buy textbooks? Of course you don’t, no one does.At Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich., the student senate is working hard to reduce the costly price of college textbooks.
Reflecting on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Saturday, Jan. 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this day, we remember the 11 million people killed in the Holocaust, of which six million were Jewish, which means two-thirds of the Jewish population was killed during the Holocaust.Holocaust Remembrance Day takes place on the date of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in Poland, the largest of the death camps, in 1945.
Government shutdown: How can we move forward?
The three-day government shutdown ended on Monday after both sides of Congress agreed upon a short-term spending bill. The bill mandates government spending through Feb. 8, extending funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program for six years.However, Congress hasn’t come to an agreement about what will happen to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients who only account for 800,000 of the 3.6 million children here illegally.
WVU reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
How often do we ask ourselves how we can, as individuals, impact or change society?The third Monday of January, students and staff at West Virginia University will have the day off to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Don't let finals ruin your mental health
Are you stressed about finals week? Finals are obviously important, and they can go a long way to determining grades in a class. But it’s important to keep your stress levels at a manageable point.Finals week is always stressful, regardless of your major or year in college. However, students shared their teachers’ advice for studying.Corinne Connor is a freshman dual-degree student in history and political science who has already begun studying for her finals.
Trump's Twitter usage hindering growth to America
According to Business Insider, as of July 14, 2017, President Donald Trump tweeted 920 times since his inauguration. Many of his tweets that were believed to influence potential policy, such as a proposed transgender military ban, never even actually ended up happening.His tweets are unprofessional at best and politically divisive at worst. According to the Los Angeles Times, Trump’s tweets cost him a deal with Democratic US House Representative Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Senator Charles E.
20 Television and Movie Fashion Icons
The Friend you wish would share her wardrobe. Badass and chic? Yes please. Well-dressed girl who refuses to put up with BS? Check. “Don’t call me ‘baby.’ I’m not your baby.” You may be too sweet for rock ‘n roll, but you can still take tips from her wardrobe. There may not be algebra in real life, but Audrey’s style and attitude can inspire us all. They share the same name and the same iconic style. One thing’s for sure: Cher is not clueless when it comes to her wardrobe.
WVU students give thanks for the holidays
After counting down the days, Thanksgiving break is finally here. In honor of the holidays, students at West Virginia University are giving thanks.Although it’s a common topic around the holidays, it’s important to stay grateful throughout the year.Here’s what some WVU students are thankful for: • "I’m thankful for the First Amendment."Miranda Wolfe, freshman strategic communications student from Clarksburg, West Virginia. • "I’m thankful for God and Donald J.
Americans celebrate one-year anniversary of Trump's election by screaming at the sky
If you’re angry about the outcome of last year’s election, you’re not alone.Today marks the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump’s election into office, and people are planning to scream helplessly at the sky tonight.The idea started in Boston, according to Fox News, and the original Facebook event invited people to scream helplessly at the sky in the Boston Common, the oldest park in the U.S. Although the event has been canceled in Boston, it has garnered major national attention.
Fighting words and threats: what is free speech?
Roger Stone, a conservative political analyst and strategist, tweeted offensive material at reporters and was subsequently suspended from Twitter.According to the Washington Post, Stone called Don Lemon, a CNN anchor, "a piece of s**t" and accused other reporters of "lying," contributing to "fake news," and for being incompetent and refusing to delve into Democratic scandals.
More men accuse Kevin Spacey of sexual assault; why is sexual assault on men often ignored or kept hidden?
According to 1in6.org, an organization dedicated to helping men who have experienced sexual assault, one in six men have been sexually assaulted before the age of 18.Sexual assault is a rampant topic lately in the news. After the recent Harvey Weinstein allegations, news of Kevin Spacey allegedly sexually assaulting actor Anthony Rapp, nearly 30 years ago when Rapp was 14, surfaced.After Spacey issued a Twitter apology to Rapp on Oct.
Sexual harassment and Harvey Weinstein: this isn't new
According to USA Today, Harvey Weinstein’s list of sexual misconduct accusers grew to 50 women on Monday.A study conducted by Sharyn Potter and Victoria Banyard of New Hampshire University found that 38 percent of employed women had experienced harassment in the workplace.According to a study analysis by Lilia Cortina of the University of Michigan and Jennifer Berdahl of the University of British Columbia Sauder School of Business, only 2 to 13 percent of women who experience sexual...
North Korea: should we be afraid?
Kim Jong Un has once again threatened engaging in a nuclear war with the United States, but should we be afraid?According to CBS News, an official from North Korea said nuclear war could break out at any moment, and CBS also claims the state-run North Korean social media site said that North Korea will strike America at an unexpected time.In a CNN interview with Mark Hertling, a retired U.S. Army general and CNN military analyst, he spoke of the improbability of an attack on the U.S.,...
Trump's birth control mandate: should the government pay for birth control?
Can you imagine the government dictating what your company’s health insurance has to pay for?At the end of September, Donald Trump rolled back the birth control mandate set by Obama under the Affordable Care Act. According to the New York Times, Obama’s contraceptive cover mandate "removed cost as a barrier to birth control, a longtime goal of advocates for women’s rights."Employers who don’t want to pay for contraception now don’t have to, and what’s wrong with that?
How can we discuss civility with diversity and inclusivity at WVU?
On Monday, a West Virginia University professor and five students held a panel for WVU’s Diversity Week to discuss inclusivity and diversity on campus.Professor Daniel Brewster, who teaches in the sociology and anthropology department, organized the event with Sara Berzingi, Jihad Dixon, Julia Durbin, Aishwarya Vijay and Shanawar Waris.
Free speech area gives students a voice
At West Virginia University, the area outside of the front entrance of Mountainlair is known as the free speech zone.Every Thursday, Joseph Graves, a junior engineering student from Martinsburg, West Virginia, stands in the free speech zone and speaks about God and God’s plan."Biblically, the call is to preach the Gospel to all nations and make disciples," Graves said.
Academics and the party scene: is WVU really that "lit?"
Are you sick and tired of hearing about West Virginia University’s party reputation?According to the Princeton Review, WVU is the no. 2 party school in the country. However, WVU is also thriving in other, more positive areas.According to U.S. News & World Report, WVU is no. 99 in the top public schools in the United States, and is ranked no. 187 in the top national universities.
Open Letter to Those Who Think WVU is Simply a Party School
As a kid, I always heard stories about West Virginia University. It was that crazy party school where the students constantly sang “Country Roads” and burned couches after football games. Although I must admit there is some truth to that statement, WVU is a lot more than just a party school. After telling people that I chose to attend WVU, they always HAD to add some sort of negative comment to the conversation.
15 Lessons I've Learned from College
1. Having parents who love and support you unconditionally is a major blessing. You have to remember that not everyone has this in their life and if you do, you are extremely lucky. 2. Who you were in high school has nothing to do with who you will be in college. College is a completely different world, and labels no longer exist. 3. You will have some bad days, but it’s completely okay. Everyone has bad days—no matter who you are or where you are.
Non-profit: Where does your donation really go?
Have you ever thought about how charity organizations actually spend your money?It’s common to see fundraisers on campus that donate profits to the Red Cross. This has been especially true in the wake of the recent wave of hurricanes devastating areas of the country.According to the Red Cross website, 90 percent of donations go toward humanitarian aid.
The closing of Arnold Hall: higher costs at Seneca for less benefits?
As students chose their housing options through West Virginia University’s MyHousing portal, they noticed that Arnold Hall, a cheap housing option, was no longer available.However, a newer, far more expensive housing option was made available to freshman after the closing of Arnold.On Jan. 27, 2017, the Board of Governors at WVU made the decision to close Arnold Hall after the 2017 spring semester.
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