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Iron Harvest Review

Graphic by Bell Jackson When I was about six years old, my father decided that it was far past time he taught me and my sister, who was eight, how to play strategic board games.…

Podcasts to Listen to during Quarantine

As COVID-19 and social distancing continues, some of us, especially us college students now living at home, may be feeling a little stir crazy with not being able to go wherever and do things we’re…

Baby Yoda is the only reason to watch…

Illustration by Waid Jones So far, with two episodes down, Disney’s “The Mandalorian” is a mediocre entry into the Star Wars franchise’s excellent set of television shows that is saved by an adorable alien. While…

Review: Jordan Peele’s “Us”

As hinted in the trailer, Jordan Peele’s sophomore project and newest psychological horror, “Us,” details the story of Adelaide Wilson, a young woman who took a trip to visit her childhood home alongside her husband, son and daughter.   They expected to have a relaxing beachside vacation alongside their friends, but instead, when…

Alabamian recommends: Podcasts

Why Won’t You Date Me? (Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Online)  Hosted by Nicole Byer, this zany and raunchy podcast focuses on Byer’s inability to find “the one.” With guests consisting of former flings, fellow comedians and…