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  • Adnan Syed Did Not Kill Hae Min Lee 

    9–13 minutes

    By Nupur Kudapkar  Adnan Syed did not kill Hae Min Lee. A love story for the books, 1998- Baltimore, Maryland a handsome football player devoted to his religion and a stunning young woman who was loved by all started dating, what could go wrong? All of this came to an end when she was discovered…

  • Reselling

    1–2 minutes

    By Collin Murray Cool vintage clothes, (hopefully) cheap prices, a sense of superiority over your peers and their name brand clothing—who doesn’t love thrifting? It’s almost like there are no downsides at all. But imagine this: you’re sifting through the racks at Goodwill, you can’t find anything that catches your eye. You swipe past seven…

  • Macklemore’s Lyrical Masterpiece: “Thrift Shop”

    2–3 minutes

    By Olivia Pocat Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ “Thrift Shop” transports the listener into a new world: that of the thrift store. Macklemore highlights so many positives of thrift shopping, from saving money to gaining confidence, or finding unique items. The chorus highlights the opportunity of buying a plethora of used clothes with only “twenty dollars…

  • Westmont’s Thrifting Opinions

    2–3 minutes

    By Emily Burich Thrifting, a form of shopping for lightly used items at discounted prices, has become significantly more popular in recent years.  Instead of buying a pair of overpriced leggings at Lululemon, you can get the exact same pair for $15 at a thrift store.  Thrifting has many benefits—it reduces waste, curates a one-of-a-kind…

  • He Got That Ambition Baby

    1–2 minutes

    By Rina Weaver On August 30, 2005, Kanye West released his album, Late Registration—arguably one of his best albums. Songs such as “Gold Digger,” “Touch the Sky,” and “Gone” help Ye fanatics to remember what he was like before Kim Kardashian, before his sneaker brand, and before he interrupted Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs.…

  • MIA in MA

    4–5 minutes

    By Isabella Brady A beautiful state, filled with a charming juxtaposition of urban cities, picturesque towns, and breathtaking scenery Massachusetts proves an amazing place to explore. I wish I could be MIA in MA more often! Here’s what I recommend seeing on your trip:

  • Youtube in ‘05

    1–2 minutes

    By Madeline Crowley Founded on Valentines day in 2005, one of the most popular social media platforms today is YouTube. The idea of YouTube launched with the intention of giving people a place to upload videos to share to others. The first ever published YouTube video was titled “Me at the Zoo,” and it was…

  • Star Wars in 2005

    1–2 minutes

    By Nick Murray On May 19, 2005, Revenge of the Sith, the most successful prequel released, hit theaters. Written and directed by George Lucas, this cinematic masterpiece was the third installment of the prequel saga, succeeding The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. The two previous prequels both received underwhelming reviews due to bad…

  • College Focus: Boston 

    9–13 minutes

    By Isabella Brady Brandeis University Quick Facts: Mascots: Ollie the Owl, The Judges Founded: 1948 Founder: Albert Einstein Type: Private research University Religious Affiliation: None; nonsectarian, inspired by Jewish core values Students (undergraduates): 3,591 Students (total): 5,945 Ranking: #44 of 443 National Universities Acceptance Rate: 33% Avg cost after aid: $34,000 Graduation Rate: 87% Location:…

  • The Birth of High School Musical 

    1–2 minutes

    By Lauren Marino In 2005, the best movie series to ever come to Disney Channel was made. The very first High School Musical movie was created. This teen movie was about a high school basketball star, Troy, who falls for a math geek, Gabriella, and together they go through the experiences of being in a…