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We are running on information overload

Ninety percent of the world’s data was generated in two years, according to research organization SINTEF. The tragedy in that finding is it was made in 2013, when social media was the ‘Wild West’ compared to today. We live in a time ripe with easy-to-access information and technology made to empower the user with ease of use.However, it is the simplicity of modern technology and the wealth of information that has resulted in a generation defined by information overload. Simply put, we process so...
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'The Batman' is a bleak, faithful reinvention of the caped crusader

To quote film critic Roger Ebert, “Batman isn’t a comic book anymore.”The caped crusader’s cinematic history has repeatedly challenged the status quo of the comic book film genre. Tim Burton’s 1989 “Batman” showed that superhero stories weren’t just campy escapades for kids to enjoy. Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” showed how these stories and characters can provide vital commentary for today’s day and age.This time around, Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is a dark, violent, brutal and cerebral...
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Elon Musk acquires Twitter, shows billionaire impulse

On April 25, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reached an agreement with Twitter to buy the social media outlet for roughly $44 billion to both the delight and chagrin of the internet.It’s hard to tell exactly what a Musk-led Twitter will look like down the line. At first glance, the purchase comes off as little more than a crass impulse buy from a man who has paid a shallow bill of goods throughout the last decade. Given more thought, however, the potential implications become increasingly ominous, with the...
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The woes of doing what you love for a living

A life in academics is a challenging one. No matter what avenue you choose to embark on your undergraduate journey, there will be bumps along the way. Majoring in a field that you have had a lifelong passion for sounds like a match made in heaven – like a declaration that you are meant to do this. The road to a degree would be a romantic and blissful experience full of enlightenment that will only strengthen one’s love for said field. On paper, what could possibly go wrong?The truth is no job is...
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Wordle acquisition could mar independent journalism

We really can’t have nice things, can we? Earlier this week, TheNew York Times announced its acquisition of the wildly popular mobile game Wordle. Though it may appear harmless on the surface, this move highlights the concerning growth of the publication’s influence. As one of, if not the most eminent news companies in the country, the Times’ latest acquisition — and its recent history of other purchases — could be a worrisome one, especially in the field of journalism, where independence and tr...
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The North Texas Daily stands with the Battalion

On Friday, Feb. 10, Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks informed the university’s student publication The Battalion that they were to cease printing weekly issues immediately. Banks has stated her intent to have the publication’s digital-only status is part of the university’s goal to revamp the college’s journalism department, effectively stifling the publication's independence. Print journalism and student media are mightily important services to the community, and they can only...
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Jennette McCurdy and the plight of child actors

Television revivals have been all the rage recently. Whether it be an effort to promote a new streaming service or cash in on an already established property, no franchise or series is ever sacred. Hollywood seldom lets well enough alone and the same can sadly be said for child actors.The upcoming revival for Nickelodeon favorite, “iCarly,” is part of a long string of shows given a literal second life after a decade of being done. What is grabbing more headlines and attention is Jennette McCurdy...
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The Academy Awards can still regain its fading luster

The snubs. The dwindling ratings. The accusations of racism. Such makes up the public image of the Academy Awards. What was once seen as the Super Bowl for movies has now become a three-hour slog that feels like mandatory job training for filmgoers. The Oscars have definitely lost their luster and prestige as the film market is becoming increasingly oversaturated. However, though the gold doesn’t glitter as it once did, the Oscars are still the premier award show and has a massive influence on i...
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The faith of grieving

After a year of individual and collective tragedies, religion remains a vital part of the country’s moral fabric. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested just about everyone’s physical, mental and emotional limits. For the vast majority of Americans, organized religion remains a strong mechanism and way to make sense of an everchanging world. Regardless of one’s faith, we cannot shy away from the power of belief and how it has helped billions navigate uncertain times. Likewise, submitting to tragedy as...
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The reality distortion minefield of the COVID-19 pandemic

It has been 10 months since the COVID-19 pandemic has taken over the status quo. Any semblance of life before that first nationwide lockdown is long gone.By no means am I trying to downplay the anguish we have felt throughout the last calendar year. However, adversity and pain are the prime moments for us to grow and develop. We cannot have hope without despair, nor can we know peace without disorder. You can’t have one without the other. That’s the transactional nature of life itself.The term “...
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Restless juniors, we are almost there

Graduation is but days away, signifying the end for thousands of students’ academic journeys. Going through the gauntlet of online classes and a pandemic that continues to wreak havoc, this year’s grads deserve all the praise and adulation they will surely get this Friday. Seniors have made an incredible example of navigating troubled waters, their accomplishments all the more impressive during this tumultuous day and age.For us juniors, however, the future looks more uncertain than ever. As we...
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Letter from the opinion editor: the journey is the reward

I still can’t wrap my head around the fact I’m graduating. For all intents and purposes, this is the end of my life in academia. For the last two years, I’ve gotten to end things on a high note, in no small part to the North Texas Daily and an absurdly talented editorial board.My approach as editor was to let the writers take the wheel, encouraging them to express themselves and talk about familiar topics in a way only they can. A vocal voice is the key to a successful opinion story. I saw my jo...
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Texas constitutional election deserves your attention

Every election offers something of great importance. Casting a ballot is meant to be an affirmation of how one wants the next two or four years to play out. Most elections end with an elected official assuming office. However, the Constitutional Amendment and Joint General and Special Elections are not preoccupied with slogans or larger-than-life personalities. Instead, the identity of Texas’ premiere piece of legislation is at stake and deserves the care and attention of all state citizens.Amon...
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'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' is an exceptional literary debut for Quentin Tarantino

Two years after its initial release, Quentin Tarantino makes his literary debut with an adaptation of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." Having a body of work that could only work through the cinematic medium, sticking to the written word presents a unique challenge to both author and reader. The end result is a charmingly irreverent love letter to the industry he calls home.On the topic of the 2019 film, it is one of Tarantino’s very best and most mature pictures. For a filmmaker known for his co...