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The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
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DJ Showcase: Caleb Jenkins
If you were lucky enough to tune in to RadioUTD between 6-9 p.m. on Thursday nights, you may have caught this semester’s most recent addition to the late-night lineup: “The Bookshelf.” Designed by Caleb Jenkins as a reading playlist for those wanting a more relaxed vibe, “The Bookshelf” offers music ranging from indie to ambient […]
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May 2023 Ed Desk: Seniors give their goodbyes
Bethel: Hey Comets! It’s officially the last AMP issue of the school year and my last issue altogether! It’s a bittersweet moment and a heartfelt goodbye to a wonderful chapter as Editor-in-Chief of AMP. I’ve loved being able to be a part of covering such a wide range of topics and I can easily say […]
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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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March 2023 Horoscopes
Aries: Report that professor. Through Title IX. For realsies. Taurus: You should listen to people. That idea everyone says sucks? It sucks. Gemini: Still haven’t tried antidepressants yet, huh? Cancer: Cut that person out of your life. Like, seriously all the time. You know who I’m talking about. Leo: Make money before you spend it. […]
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February 2023 Horoscopes
Aries: Do you even have time to be looking for love right now? Before you buy someone dinner, consider buying yourself a planner. Taurus: Routine is important, but beware of stagnation. Hang out with someone you haven’t seen in a while! Gemini: Compartmentalizing every part of your personality into neat little boxes is not going […]
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A Scientific Ranking of Pokémon Movies
For years, YouTube video essayists have worked tirelessly to definitively find the best Pokémon movie. With Ash Ketchum’s journey as a forever 10-year-old protagonist finally coming to an end, I took it upon myself to figure out the true answer, once and for all. Historically, this field of study has been fraught with bias, rooted […]
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Horoscopes: December 2022
Aries: The end of the year is a good time to step back and seriously evaluate your life. What do you want to hold onto, and what do you need to let go of? HINT: YOU NEED TO LET GO. Taurus: You shouldn’t bottle up your feelings just to avoid inconveniencing others. Sometimes the best […]
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AMP’s Sixth Annual Naughty or Nice List
Naughty: Wife Guys Ned Fulmer, John Mulaney, Adam Levine… Just goes to show that you can’t trust a guy who makes ‘loving his wife’ his entire brand. If you love your wife so much, why are you using her for profit? Tech Billionaires This spot was almost awarded to Elon (again) for his crimes against […]
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Abolish Gifted Kids
In first grade, I was admitted into my school’s ‘Gifted and Talented’ program. Once a week, I got to spend the entire school day in a special class with less than a dozen other kids, learning from a passionate and highly-qualified teacher. The curriculum was designed to encourage critical thinking, build problem solving skills, and […]
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November 2022 Horoscopes
Aries: Keep the sunk-cost fallacy in mind this month. Just because you’ve devoted a lot of time and energy to something, doesn’t mean you aren’t allowed to let it go. Taurus: After five long months, Saturn is finally out of retrograde! You’re free! Use this time to take a well-needed rest. The worst is already […]
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DJ Showcase: “Good Morning Everybody”
Sarina “Shiloh” Mohanlal is the host of “Good Morning Everybody,” a “weekly dose of aimless conversation” that airs from 10-11 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. Sarina’s sharp humor and high-energy personality make her a great conversationalist and a fantastic talk show host. But when Sarina sat down to chat with me, she brought a friend with […]
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October Horoscopes
Aries: Beware the pull of the Aries full moon. You’re standing on a cliff face, and it will try to drag you off the edge. Keep your emotional responses in check, and ask yourself what you’re really angry about. Taurus: You are drowning, barely keeping your head above water in a sea of endless responsibilities. […]