Category: Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Movies That Capture The Horror Experience

By Laine Rabideau, Contributing Writer With the spooky season upon us, it’s time for the age-old question: what to watch? Well, fear not, the expert is here! I am so excited to provide you with a list of different types of horror movies so you can pick out the best ones for you! Slashers: Trigger Warnings: graphic violence and references to sexual violence. Trigger Warnings: … Continue reading Movies That Capture The Horror Experience

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Arts & Culture

The Diamond in the Rough: First Successful Resident Evil Film Releases

By Sarah Chami, Staff Writer  Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger, released Sept. 18, of this year and has captured praise from gamers and horror fans alike. Despite the film’s recent debut, it has been regarded as one of the best video game-to-film adaptations to date. Cregger’s project resonated with fans of the franchise by tactfully integrating elements from the beloved games. It also resonated … Continue reading The Diamond in the Rough: First Successful Resident Evil Film Releases

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Battling to Rebuilding: Pokémon Pokopia Takes Franchise in New Direction

By Zorian Edwards, Editor-In-Chief  With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, exclusive titles have been capturing the attention of gamers worldwide. Arguably one of the most talked-about releases is Pokémon Pokopia, a fresh take on the beloved Pokémon franchise that blends 1990s nostalgia with a striking new concept.  The game is co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo’s Omega Force and published by Nintendo. … Continue reading Battling to Rebuilding: Pokémon Pokopia Takes Franchise in New Direction

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Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

By Laura Klotzkin, staff writer Over the winter semester, the Daemen University animation department took a group of 28 people to Japan. Chaperoned by Mike Jones, associate professor of animation, and Ashley Tinkey, assistant professor of animation, the trip was to allow animation students to learn about Japanese animation, culture, and history.  “Japan’s culture is integrated with a lot when it comes to animation, especially … Continue reading Animation Students Explore Japan Through Study Abroad

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Arts & Culture, On Campus

Rockbot: How Does it Work?

By Zorian Edwards & Laura Klotzkin, staff writers Have you ever used Rockbot? Rockbot is a third-person subscription service that Daemen utilizes to allow students to request music in the Yurtchuk Dining Hall, as voted on by the Student Government Association (SGA) during the last academic year. Through the app, students can request songs, upvote songs, and downvote songs. This determines the order in which … Continue reading Rockbot: How Does it Work?

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