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'Animal Farm' Animated: What's the Outrage About?

Spoiler warning for George Orwell’s Animal Farm. In many of our high school English classes, students are required to read a classic novel. Whether that is Lord of the Flies, Fahrenheit 451, 1984, or Animal Farm, these books almost always have an overarching theme relating to both the goodness and evil in the world. As students grow older, they begin to see similarities between these books and the real world, whether it’s in the present or in history.After I saw the trailer of the new Animal Far...
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Casselberry Commission Meeting of January 26

By Angelina FalcoHerald Intern During a city meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, the Vice Mayor of Casselberry, Anthony Aramendia, presented the Mayor’s Proclamation to Dr. Deborah Bauer, Chair of the Seminole County Semiquincentennial (250) Planning Committee. In the proclamation, the city of Casselberry joins the celebration and encourages residents, schools, businesses, civic organizations, and cultural institutions to join as well.From Jan. 26-28, Casselberry’s Mayor Henson traveled up to Tallahasse...
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Blake Lively's Lawsuit Stirs From Texts With Taylor Swift

It’s been slightly over a year since the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s It Ends With Us came out in theatres. The film was long-awaited and extremely hyped up, which usually leads to the same result: such extensive publicity often sparks discourse between the audience, or even cast members. Evidently, It Ends With Us seems to be no exception.Leading up to the release of the film, critics questioned Blake Lively for her attitude towards portraying the leading role of Lily Bloom, a character...
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Nancy Pelosi Set To Retire in 2027

On Thursday, Nov. 6, Speaker Emerita of the House Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement from Congress for the next term. As the first female speaker, Pelosi affected women nationwide when she took on this groundbreaking role. In a six-minute video, Pelosi showed her gratitude towards San Francisco, where she raised her family and was first elected to Congress.After reflecting on her origins in San Francisco and her career, Pelosi announced, “With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year...
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How UCF’s Superstitions Won Me Over

Superstitions affect many cultures, people, and societies. However, in college, numerous superstitions and traditions are simply accepted. Mostly surrounding final grades and exam results, plenty of universities across the nation have their own version of celebrating that time of year while keeping your wits about you. CollegeExpress lists some of these institutions and even lists one of the most widespread superstitions at the University of Central Florida: stepping on or walking across the Peg...
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Sabrina Carpenter Hosts SNL and Creates Backlash

Over the last year, Saturday Night Live has had a significant impact on pop culture and the artists who appear on it. On Oct. 18, Sabrina Carpenter, now a third-time guest on SNL, got the chance to not only be a musical guest on the show and perform, but host as well. With quick changes, different sets, and a multitude of live sketches to perform in, Carpenter had her work cut out for her.Once it was time for her monologue, Carpenter addressed the recent controversy of her album cover. For conte...
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Trials and Tribulations of College Stress

Every person has a way to handle stress. Whether it is physical, mental, athletic, or artistic, everybody has their own way of dealing and coping with life. Another factor with stress and coping mechanisms will always be one’s responsibilities: as college students, we know all about that. For some college students, their double major, three minors, and two certificates aren’t worrying them at all. For others, their major is enough to throw them for a loop at every turn. It will forever and alway...
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Behind the Scenes of UCF's Market Days

There is nothing better than walking through the Student Union Patio on a hot day and realizing what day of the week it is. For many UCF students, Wednesdays are the highlight of their week for one simple reason: Market Day.On a blazing hot walk to their 12-1:15 p.m. math class, students trudge along and are greeted with an array of products perfect for window shopping. With jewelry, clothing, accessories, press-on nails, spices, herbs, handmade knitted plushies, and much more, UCF’s Market Wedn...
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What's Going on With 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Jimmy Kimmel is one of the longest-running late-night TV show hosts, hosting his own namesake show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, on ABC. Throughout his 23-season-long show, Kimmel has had the opportunity to meet and interview other celebrities, celebrate moments in life and pop culture, and write his own monologues for each episode. One of his many monologues sparked the decision to remove him from the air.On Sept. 17, Kimmel began his show as he usually does, with a monologue that expressed his opinions...
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Did Halloween Horror Nights Hit the Mark This Year? Let's Discuss

Halloween Horror Nights is the most terrifying time of the year, with people itching throughout the spring and summer to see bloody mouths, shredded limbs, and killer chainsaw clowns. Every year brings something new to the table, from movies and TV shows to original ideas curated by writers from Universal Studios. Each house brings you into a shadowy, intense, and sometimes wet environment that tells a dreadful story.After a packed HHN 33, this year’s event offers many things to look forward to,...