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The Mirror

The decline in movie theater attendance can be attributed to several factors, including the pandemic and the popularity of streaming services. However, watching a movie on the big screen with other fans is a unique experience that cannot be replicated at home.

The magic of movie theaters is fading. Here’s how to bring it back and save cinema culture.

With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2023
With movie theater demand falling due to streaming services, theaters will have to step it up to get customers back.
Beverly Regino an ap art student, takes us on the journey of the new Ai art generator, and how todays artists are being affected.

AI: Artistic Infringement

As AI-generated art becomes more prevalent, questions arise about the legal and ethical implications of these 'artificial artists' and their potential impact on copyright laws.
By Beverly Regino, Creative Director Mar 3, 2023
As AI-generated art becomes more prevalent, questions arise about the legal and ethical implications of these 'artificial artists' and their potential impact on copyright laws.
From left to right: Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple and CEO of Pixar; Edwin Catmull, computer scientist and one of the original animators at Pixar; and George Lucas, creator of Star Wars and original owner of Pixar. All three played pivotal roles in the creation of the animation company and its most influential product, RenderMan.

The geek, the Jedi, and the animator

The fascinating alliance that changed the film industry
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Feb 27, 2023
The fascinating alliance that changed the film industry
I’ve always loved the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. They’re both well-written and a delight to read about in their many adventures.

The beaming brilliance of Holmes and Poirot

Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are the two most famous (fictional) detectives out there, and there’s no reason not to love them.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 20, 2023
Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot are the two most famous (fictional) detectives out there, and there’s no reason not to love them.
The mastermind behind Quick Take reveals some unfinished business

The Quick Take files: the lost articles of Daimler Koch

The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Jan 13, 2023
The author of Quick Take reveals the stories that time (almost) forgot
People with lower financial statuses might face a challenge when the season of giving rolls around and people are expected to give gifts. 
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Holiday Gift-Giving is giving stress to those with less

Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2022
Gift-giving during Christmas can feel like such a dreadful expectation, especially for those who don’t have the money to spend on gifts.
More than just a Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah is about celebrating who I am

More than just a Jewish Christmas, Hanukkah is about celebrating who I am

The holiday began in the 2nd century BCE. It represents the a revolution and how powerful a group of oppressed people can be.
By Breeana Gerdes, Opinion Editor Dec 19, 2022

Some might say Hanukkah is just Jewish Christmas. Indeed, it shares a lot of similarities with Christmas, like family and friends getting together, sharing food and giving gifts. But it’s not. Hanukkah...

Quick Take 7Why you have too proofraed

Quick Take 7
Why you have too proofraed

Proofreading is very important, as you can see by the titel
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Dec 12, 2022
Proofreading is very important, as you can see by the titel
Quick Take 6Daydreaming is actually awesome

Quick Take 6
Daydreaming is actually awesome

Daydreaming is perhaps the quickest and best way I get anything done.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Nov 15, 2022
Daydreaming is perhaps the quickest and best way I get anything done.
It’s wrong to ignore your right to vote

It’s wrong to ignore your right to vote

According to the US Census Bureau, individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 have the lowest voter turnout by age group.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Nov 7, 2022
According to the US Census Bureau, individuals between the ages of 18 and 29 have the lowest voter turnout by age group.
Don’t get tricked by your treats

Don’t get tricked by your treats

Increasing occurences of altered candy leaves parents and teens worrying. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, here are some safer alternatives.
By Docette Danialypour, Staff Writer Oct 30, 2022
Increasing occurences of altered candy leaves parents and teens worrying. Instead of traditional trick-or-treating, here are some safer alternatives.
The topics I write about for Quick Take are the small stuff – writing, little-known facts, etc. Not anything big, like politics or society.

Quick Take
Why I write about the things I do

Or, why I choose to write about the small stuff
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Oct 24, 2022
Or, why I choose to write about the small stuff
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