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Descent Into Madness: A Beginner’s Guide to FNAF
After years of being passed between studios like a casserole that everyone is too scared to eat but too polite to officially turn away, the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie will finally be releasing next month, and it actually looks promising. This is a momentous occasion for fans of the franchise who have been watching […]
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DJ Showcase: Olivia Foster
If you’re looking for chill jams from underrated artists, Olivia Foster’s Radio UTD show “Indiependence” should be the next thing on your radar. Every Thursday from 3-6 a.m. she brings listeners in for a cozy soundscape that’s perfect for easy listening. “It’s kind of just an amalgamation of different facets of indie music,” Olivia explained. […]
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How to Play D&D Correctly
Welcome, fresh-faced intrepid adventurer! You’re about to embark on a journey every college student dreams of and attempts with shoddily written Reddit posts at the beginning of every semester: playing Dungeons and Dragons! If you’ve made it to this step, you’ve already accomplished more than 99.9% of others, whose D&D fantasies remain in late-night Discord […]
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You Don’t Need Love
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, romance is on everyone’s mind. I bet you’re busy buying chocolates and getting a reservation for the perfect date spot to surprise your loving partner. And if you, unfortunately, don’t have anyone to wine and dine yet, you’re frantically searching for the perfect person to be your valentine this year […]
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Accessibility in Video Games
As video games become more mainstream, game developers have added a variety of accessibility options for disabled players. Some common improvements are closed captions and visual cues for deaf players, alternate color options for colorblind players, or more comfortable controllers for players with motor disabilities like arthritis. These advancements are wonderful for disabled players, and […]
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WIPEOUT!
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Food for Thought: Thai
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine (recommended by @azeeem.f on Instagram) If you ever need a homey, laid-back space where you can eat your weight in spicy curry, Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine is the place for you. Located about 13 minutes from campus, this restaurant offers a variety of options, from rice to soups to noodles and […]
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The Limosia Experience
This week I visited a recently opened high-end restaurant named “The Limosia Experience”. This establishment prides itself on serving diverse and authentic dishes with a sophisticated twist. I’ll admit it’s a bit expensive, but I went, despite this, to see if the food was worth the price tag. I made this sacrifice for you, dear […]
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Nintendo’s Guide To Fan Interaction
It’s easy to overlook the little things when it comes to starting a business. Finances, product development, marketing, all of those are obvious components to becoming a successful company. But there’s one key aspect that many businesses get wrong, and that’s customer interaction. You may not realize this if you’re just starting out, but once […]
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Trans-coding in Media: How Danganronpa’s Writing Affects the Real World
In recent years, more and more mainstream stories have been able to openly confirm LGBTQ+ representation, such as the Cartoon Network show Steven Universe being able to show a same-sex marriage onscreen, or the Disney Channel show The Owl House including two girls in an openly gay relationship, as well as a non-binary character. But […]