Movies

Life is a cabaret Vocal Point takes the Tim Hortons stage

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 21, 2016September 1, 2019

March 21, 2016September 1, 2019

CLAIRE O’REILLY Special to The Leader As many shuffled in and out of Tim Hortons on Tuesday night, students dressed in all black get-ups got ready to take the stage. The café buzzed with conversation and nervous-excited energy. It was time for Vocal Point’s annual Cabaret. “It’s actually......

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Enter The Church of Deadpool: From box office hit to world religion

Contributor to The LeaderMarch 1, 2016August 25, 2019

March 1, 2016August 25, 2019

THE FEVER Assistant Lampoonist When it comes to religion, the first things that come to mind are Christianity, Judaism or Islam. All three of these concepts work, but they’re missing one thing: a loudmouth squeezed into red spandex. Take Ryan Reynolds, slap a red costume on him and give......

Life & Arts

Scaring away the cold Peaceful, comforting horror films for everyone

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer Looking for a peaceful, comforting activity to partake in while you’re holed up in your house, hiding from the cold? How about something soothing that compliments your cuddling and cocoa? Perfect! A gory horror movie should hit the spot. Most people are familiar with......

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‘The Force Awakens’ a ‘New Hope’ A gyp or a well-formulated crowd-pleaser?

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 24, 2016

February 24, 2016

GRIFFIN JONES Special to The Lampoon On Dec. 18, 2015, something happened — the likes of which the world has seen before: “Star Wars Episode IV: The Force Awakens” was re-released in American theaters to universal, unquestionable acclaim. Fans turned out in droves, dressed head-to-toe in the same......

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Deadpool vs. Beyoncé: Who would win in a fight?

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 18, 2016

February 18, 2016

THE FEVER Assistant Lampoonist Just to be clear, this is Deadpool — the witty, chatty and an all around badass — versus … Beyoncé? Please. Deadpool would undoubtedly win. Look at him. LOOK. AT. HIM. He could take Beyoncé to school and teach her a thing or two with......

Opinion

‘Partied out’: A letter to my underage self

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016August 16, 2019

February 10, 2016August 16, 2019

From the desk of Rebecca Hale Today is my 21st birthday, a day I’ve been looking forward to for most of my life. It’s a sign of true adulthood, and more importantly, a day when I can escort myself to the liquor store. However, I don’t feel the way......

Life & Arts

‘Deadpool,’ the movie Marvel’s raunchiest character brought to life

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 10, 2016

February 10, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer One of the comic world’s most controversial, but widely loved, characters will be hitting the big screen this Friday (or tomorrow night at the Dunkirk Movieplex 8 at 7 p.m.). Deadpool, or Wade Winston Wilson, who is known as one of the most profane characters......

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Newest Jonas brother kills 27

Contributor to The LeaderFebruary 2, 2016

February 2, 2016

MISSY FEOLA Staff Lampoonist On Jan. 21, the world was cursed with a fifth Jonas brother. With him, he brought a great amount of fury in the form of a terrible snowstorm. Nick, Joe, Kevin and Frankie Jonas were excitedly awaiting the arrival of their newborn brother. They......

Life & Arts

David Bowie and Alan Rickman Students speak on the pop culture losses

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 26, 2016

January 26, 2016

AMBER MATTICE Staff Writer It is never easy to experience loss in any form, and recently there have been many losses within the world of celebrities. Some of the most prominent deaths that received a lot of reaction from various fanbases were that of David Bowie and Alan......

Life & Arts

Fredonia weighs in on ‘#oscarssowhite’ Oscar nominations lack diversity for second year in a row

Contributor to The LeaderJanuary 26, 2016September 1, 2019

January 26, 2016September 1, 2019

RIANNA SEELIG Staff Writer The 2016 Oscar nominations were announced Jan. 14, 2016 at 5:30 a.m. PST — an event that is often highly anticipated and excitedly received. Unfortunately, reactions were rather negative by viewers and celebrities alike. There has always been a certain profundity and prestige to Oscar......

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Life is a cabaret Vocal Point takes the Tim Hortons stage

Enter The Church of Deadpool: From box office hit to world religion

Scaring away the cold Peaceful, comforting horror films for everyone

‘The Force Awakens’ a ‘New Hope’ A gyp or a well-formulated crowd-pleaser?

Deadpool vs. Beyoncé: Who would win in a fight?

‘Partied out’: A letter to my underage self

‘Deadpool,’ the movie Marvel’s raunchiest character brought to life

Newest Jonas brother kills 27

David Bowie and Alan Rickman Students speak on the pop culture losses

Fredonia weighs in on ‘#oscarssowhite’ Oscar nominations lack diversity for second year in a row