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September 16, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

‘IT Chapter Two:’ Does ‘IT’ Belong in the Sewers, or Will ‘IT’ Float?

The Losers’ Club from the 2017 horror film “IT” is back and all grown up 27 years after defeating the sinister clown Pennywise. The kid-based members of The Losers’ Club made a promise at the end of the first movie that if Pennywise ever came back, they would take it down no matter what. “IT Chapter Two” fulfills that promise as The Losers’ Club is reunited again, but this time as adults facing their childhood fear of a clown that changed their lives forever. ...
September 9, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

‘Steven Universe: The Movie’ Displays Major Growth Within Series

Warning: This article contains spoilers, please read at your own risk. “Steven Universe: The Movie” left me speechless. After the climactic season five ending that put all the puzzle pieces together and resolved the issues that needed to be solved, I thought to myself, “how can the creators continue this story?” The mastermind, creator and director behind the show, Rebecca Sugar, always has tricks up her sleeves and never disappoints when it comes to new “Steven Uni...
May 23, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

‘Detective Pikachu’ May Be The Best There Ever Was

Imagine living alongside Pokémon, monsters that have special powers used for the good of society. In the movie “Detective Pikachu,” the protagonist Tim, played by Justice Smith, teams up with a talkative, coffee-drinking Pikachu, played by Ryan Reynolds. While only Tim can understand Pikachu, the duo explore Ryme City and investigate the mystery of Tim’s missing father. “Detective Pikachu” is a lighthearted, fun movie that can be understood by those who don’t follow the Pokémon fra...
April 25, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Dining Services Host Annual Battle of the Chefs (video)

As the smell of freshly cooked burgers filled the air in the Student Center Quad, Montclair State University students participated in the annual Battle of the Chefs. Three teams competed in the competition with the green team winning first place for the best and juiciest burgers. Click here to read the full story! Written by Adrian Maldonado Video by Adrian Maldonado, Mackenzie Robertson, Annabel Reyes, Teresa Gomez and Alyssa Krause...
April 17, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ Thinks Outside the Box

Ever since Nintendo introduced everyone’s favorite dinosaur in “Super Mario World,” Yoshi has become one of the most adorable and charming characters. During his last adventure in “Yoshi’s Woolly World,” Yoshi traveled through a yarn world exploring and unraveling many mysteries. I never thought his adventure could get any cuter, but “Yoshi’s Crafted World” proved me wrong. In Yoshi’s latest adventure, for the Nintendo Switch, Yoshi travels through a handcrafted world in the ...
March 19, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Grab Your Sword and Shield and Set off on Your Next Pokemon Journey

Pokemon fans have patiently been waiting for the first look of a new game ever since E3 2017, when the CEO of The Pokemon Company, Tsunekazu Ishihara, announced that the next mainline game in the series was in development for the Nintendo Switch. On Pokemon Day, Feb. 27, Game Freak and Nintendo held a seven-minute direct, introducing the eighth generation of the new Pokemon games, “Pokemon Sword” and “Pokemon Shield.” The first look at these two new RPGs showcased that these games are se...
March 1, 2019 // By Adrian Maldonado

Coca-Cola’s Blind Tasting Event Offered the Classic Refreshment with a Fresh New Twist

Montclair State University students waited in line as their taste buds screamed with excitement to try out the new Diet Coke flavors. Montclair State Coca-Cola Campus Ambassador Nicole Fidalgo held a blind tasting event in the lobby of the Student Center. Students had to put a blindfold on to taste and guess five of the new Diet Coke flavors. Two of the flavors – strawberry guava and blueberry acai – were recently announced in January while the other three – ginger lime, twisted mango and ...

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