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10 Essential Frankenstein-Inspired Films
Tighten those neck bolts, it’s time for ten essential Frankenstein-inspired movies… Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is a literary classic and one of my all-time favourite books, from an era of fiction I love. The tale of the titular doctor creating a reanimated monster has inspired plenty of literature since but it has also provided ample inspiration […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: 10 Essential...
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Effective protests: From Vietnam to Gaza
"The bitterness and vitriol we now see from those defending the Palestinians they have boomeranged," writes Chuck Ludlam '67, who previously led campus protests against the Vietnam War.
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Graduate workers seek recourse for sexual harassment
"Going forward, the primary point of contact for graduate workers facing misconduct must be SGWU, and not University administrators. The Union must be able to empower graduate workers to seek real recourse regardless of the nature of the mistreatment," write Chloé Brault and Sophie Jean Walton.
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J.J. Abrams' Star Trek at 15: An Action-Centric Reboot with Surprising Heart & Depth
15 years on from the release of the J.J. Abrams-directed reboot, Hasitha Fernando looks at the story behind 2009’s Star Trek… Star Trek is an IP that requires little introduction. The iconic 1960s television series created by Gene Roddenberry became a pop-culture phenomenon of unparalleled proportions transforming the likes of Williams Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post...
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The US and Israel are playing a dangerous game
On May 5, the breaking news that Hamas had accepted a ceasefire deal spread like wildfire across Gaza, sending people to the streets...
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BK Sister Shivani on how to handle criticism from people we love
In life, we often face criticism and harsh judgements from others. However, popular Indian spiritual guru Brahma Kumari Sister Shivani believes that one should not be dependent on external validation
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Studying journalism at the University of Iowa was life-changing
My college experience at the University of Iowa looks a little bit different than most students. I have been at the UI for seven years. While I did spend a year at Kirkwood in Iowa City, I don’t mention that because it was a waste of my time. However, I did find the Spanish and
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I should’ve started here sooner
I thought my time at The Daily Iowan would be short, starting and ending with a 10-day workshop with the intensive Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop. Little did I know seven months later, I would be sitting in the newsroom typing up my senior column. Initially, I thought my experience at the DI was odd, for
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Homegrown journalist
Before I was officially a University of Iowa student, I was a Daily Iowan reporter. I made the choice to stay in Iowa City for four more years after graduating from high school a few miles away, based on my love of the town and my desire to be involved with the college paper. Reporting
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The wonderful irritation of hope
As the sun sets on my time at the University of Iowa and The Daily Iowan, I feel a steaming casserole of emotions all fighting to dominate my heart. Above all of them, standing proud and tall — is gratitude. My gratitude goes beyond all the good memories, great articles, and friendships. It also includes
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Great Cult Films From 1984 You May Have Missed
It’s time to venture back to 1984 and take a look at some great cult films you may have missed… It’s fair to say that 1984 had a stellar selection of iconic films that became part of pop culture. Films like The Terminator, Ghostbusters and Amadeus are widely considered classics and well-known to general audiences. […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Great Cult Films From 1984 You May Have Missed
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Creativity and the promise of a shrug
Before I started working at The Daily Iowan, I could barely get out of bed most days. This job gave me an exciting life that was never quiet. When I joined the team in January 2023, I was a newbie photojournalist, hired on a whim for God knows what former visuals editor Matt Sindt saw