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WildWood Movie Review
WildWood Movie poster, @Lakia Studios Award winning movie, WildWood is now out in theatre's, starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Prue, Jacob Tremblay as Curtis, and Carey Mulligan as Alexandra. A dark fantasy Claymation film directed by Travis Knight, the CEO of Lakia studios, the same studio who produced the popular movie, Coraline in 2009. WildWood explores the adventures of Prue McKeel as she sets off to the forests outside Portland, Oregon to find her kidnapped brother. A
Bethany Fisher
5 days ago


Watch out for AI Artwork
HELP] found these at TJ Maxx, are they AI??? :r/RealOrAI, @Reddit It’s that time of year where we are all itching to buy new room decor for the holidays, however, we must be careful. With the rise of AI, it has not only consumed the internet, but physical artwork that is completely AI generated found in stores, such as TJMAXX. Not only is painting generated using an AI algorithm, but the artist's bios are also completely fabricated. Customers have pointed out recent examples
Bethany Fisher
5 days ago


Spooktacular Noon recital Coming Up!
photo from @musicsateastern Eastern Connecticut State Universities Music Program is committed to engaging with the campus and local communities through our programming and engagement initiatives. Such events include the noon recital. Every Friday, students, and faculty from Eastern’s music department sign up to perform repertoire they have been working on throughout the semester, in the Fine Arts instructional center at noon. And since Halloween is on a Saturday this year,
Bethany Fisher
Oct 16


The top ten most popular Halloween costumes of 2026
According to Variety, here are Googles top 10 most popular Halloween costumes of 2026. 10. Hazel Hook From Descendants: Starting our list strong with Hazel Hook from Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. The franchise continues to inspire Halloween costume ideas for younger audiences. 9. Disco Scooby-Doo: Scooby-Doo never really goes out of style, but this year, Google’s rankings suggest a disco-themed spin is starting to gain traction. The costume also tops the couples list when
Bethany Fisher
Oct 16


Is the Internet Really Dead?
The dangerous of the dead internet phenomenon
Bethany Fisher
Oct 9


Stay tuned for Eastern’s Concert Band
About Eastern's Concert band and there concert coming up!
Bethany Fisher
Oct 9


SNATS at Eastern Connecticut State University
Learn more about clubs in the music department on campus!
Bethany Fisher
Oct 2


Netflix vs. Amazon Prime Video
Zulmarie Roman-Rodriguez | Contributing Writer Popcorn and Remote by Colorful Television Screen. / Photo by 'vasiliybudarin', licensed by Envato.com. We all grew up watching Netflix, and many memories were made watching for the first time at home on TV in the 1990s without having to go to the movie theatre. Netflix was founded on August 29, 1997, by Read Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. It started as a DVD rental service in 1997 and launched the Ne
Zulmarie Roman-Rodriguez
Oct 1


Eastern Student Starts Indie Game Project - Looks to Expand Team
Mathew Biadun | News-Editor With open-source code, game engines, and education made more accessible than ever thanks to the internet, making your own videogame has gone from a childhood dream to something truly achievable. One student at Eastern has taken that bet, kickstarting their own indie project, and looking to hire Eastern talent to help out. MaKaylah Dugas, who also goes by ‘MaK’, is an English major in her junior year, working to complete a five-year Master’s program
Mathew Biadun
Apr 16


One Season Too Many
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Editor Family Relaxing Together and Watching Television at Home. / Photo by 'choreograph', licensed by Envato.com . Have you ever been watching an episode of Grey’s Anatomy or Supernatural or Law & Order or some other long-running TV show and realize that the magic and intrigue from the first few seasons is just not there anymore? Because same, and before you come after me about dissing these shows, I’ve binged Supernatural so much I
Mikayla Leskey
Apr 14


Game Review: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Painted colorful green pinewood forest in Euskadi. Oma, Spain. / Photo by 'ABBPhoto', licensed by Envato.com . A few months ago I played a game called “Lost Records: Bloom and Rage” and I don’t think anything could’ve prepared me for the absolute mesmerizing story that this game told. Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is a storymode game where every single choice you make has consequences. It’s made by DON’T NOD, a video game company which
Mikayla Leskey
Apr 14


The Disappearance of Filler Episodes
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment Editor Teenagers Holding Decorative Colorful Masks on a Sofa. / Photo by 'seventyfourimages', licensed by Envato.com . I think society as a whole has forgotten about the magic of ‘filler episodes.’ Y’know when the main cast took a break from all the drama and had a beach day or some other wild goose-chase that was usually irrelevant to the plot as a whole. I didn’t appreciate these episodes enough when I was a kid, just wanting the plot
Mikayla Leskey
Apr 14


Radio Club Revives Willipalooza; Promises A Night of Rockin' Underground Music
Mathew Biadun | News-Editor From left to right are members of the Radio Club E-Board: Kyle Berson; Q Asberry; Jason Salois; and Taylor Ribiero "People want to come together to make music, and to enjoy music," Radio Club President Kyle Berson said. "And Willipalooza is exactly that." What is Willipalooza? Though many students might have never heard of it, it's actually an old event. The event was first started around 2010 or 2011, explained Berson, when it was first called '
Mathew Biadun
Apr 6


New Releases: March 2026
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Editor Vintage Television on Christmas background. / Photo by 'francescosgura', licensed by Envato.com . Happy almost-spring break Warriors! There’s only two weeks left until break, and with mid-terms right around the corner, and two feet of snow outside, here are some new books, movies, tv shows, and videos coming up in March! Netflix Born a Champion Jurassic World The Lego Movie Wind Breaker Bruce Bruce: I Ain’t Playin’ Blue Thera
Mikayla Leskey
Feb 26


Game Review: Detroit: Become Human
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment Editor Four Robots working with laptop. / Photo by 'iLexx', licensed by Envato.com . Recently, I finished a game called Detroit: Become Human . I’m sure many of you have heard of this game before, I hadn’t until my friends introduced me to it earlier this year. Surprising, considering my love for “choices matter” games. But nonetheless, I managed to complete the game in three days and it exceeded most of my expectations. But before I
Mikayla Leskey
Feb 26


A History of Storytelling
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Silhouette of woman with kid playing behind sheet. / Photo by 'ADDICTIVE_STOCK', licensed by Envato.com . We all have stories to tell—it doesn’t matter your age or gender or race or class, or anything really, you have a story. Whether that story be of your entire life or something that happened to you yesterday. Every choice you make is the basis of a story, even if it’s choosing what to eat or not doing homework, you can make a stor
Mikayla Leskey
Feb 13


New Releases: February 2026
Mikayla Leskey | Arts & Entertainment Editor Woman watching TV at home and relaxing. / Photo by 'stockasso', licensed by Envato.com . I hope everyone’s enjoying the recent snow fall we’ve gotten! With the snow and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here are some new cozy and romantic releases of TV Shows, Movies, Books, and Video Games, coming this February! Netflix Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing The American President The Bucket List Crazy, Stupid, Love. Ex Machina Fli
Mikayla Leskey
Feb 10


Book Review: Unboxed by Non Pratt
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment family of four parents pregnant mom and dad and two siblings little boy and girl in stylish clothes in chalet are ready to welcome Christmas and New Year near Christmas tree with gift box presents. / Photo by 'fentonroma', licensed by Envato.com . Over winter break, during one of my long Barnes & Noble’s perusal I came across a book by Non Pratt called Unboxed. I don’t know why exactly it drew me in at first, it was nothing like what
Mikayla Leskey
Jan 23


Superheroes: The Modern Mythology
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Editor Girl wearing superhero costume and mask for Halloween doing flying pose. / Photo by 'DC_Studio', licensed by Envato.com . You know what I’ve always wanted to see? A TV series or short film or whatever about our everyday heroes in a superhero universe. Y’know our firefighters or teachers or nurses working together to save the civilians or clean up the city whilst Superman or Captain America are in the background defeating whatev
Mikayla Leskey
Jan 23


New Releases: December 2025
Mikayla Leskey | Arts and Entertainment Editor Christmas, Winter Holidays And Leisure Concept - Close Up Of Young Woman Watching Tv With Fireplace. / Photo by 'GroundPicture', licensed by Envato.com . With finals week just a week away, here are some of upcoming shows, video games, movies, and books, to binge in-between study sessions and after finals! Have a wonderful winter break warriors! Netflix All the Empty Rooms Love is Blind: Italy Playing Gracie Darling A League o
Mikayla Leskey
Dec 5, 2025
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