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A Trip Under the Sea: A Review of The Little Mermaid (2023)

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We got a new look to our classic princess of the sea, as “The Little Mermaid” splashed into theaters on May 26 and took the world by storm. Little kids and adults everywhere have been itching to see this film since it was announced back in 2016. This film stands as a live-action remake of the 1989 Disney classic featuring our favorite little mermaid, Ariel. The big obvious change from the original to this live-action was the fact that this new Ariel played by Halle Bailey, is a black actress with pipes of gold. Many had issues with her race as the original followed a young white mermaid with bright red hair. I think they quickly changed their minds when they first heard Halle Bailey’s version of “Part of Your World.” The minute she started singing I knew she was a force to be reckoned with. She is Ariel. Photo Courtesy of Disney I was filled to the brim with nostalgia the minute the film started, from the beginning scene where Ariel and Flounder escape a shark to the “Kiss the Girl” bo...
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A Conversation with LBCC Poet Laureate Sarah Prieto

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What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “poetry"? You may think of a way of rhyming or maybe some famous authors you’ve heard of. For some people, poetry means a way to escape reality, to pour your heart out when you are feeling at your lowest or maybe even your highest. For some, it is a way of life. Every Tuesday in the EDI, the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, the Poetry Club hosts their weekly meetings. In charge of those meetings is Poet Laureate Sarah Prieto, a freshman at LBCC. She is in charge of leading the weekly meetings and creating fun and creative events each term. In the past, she has put together a Valentine's Day event where they had poetry workshops with different prompts and loads of snacks! They have had a table at the campus Welcome Day in the fall, Spring Extravaganza, and the Pride event. This fall, Prieto hopes to put on an open mic night where guests can sing, recite poetry, or tell short stories. She want...
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Postcard from the Future: A Visit to Buckingham Palace

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Photo courtesy of Royal Collection Trust I dreamed of being a princess since I was a little girl. My mom taught me all about Princess Diana and how amazing she was, and my fascination for the royal family began. I have since collected books on the family and dreamt of the day I could go to London to see Buckingham Palace. Buckingham Palace was the home of Queen Elizabeth II, and it is said that King Charles is expected to make Buckingham Palace his official royal residence. The Queen lived there for her entire 70-year reign until several weeks prior to her death when she resided in Balmoral Castle. When you think of London you usually think of either Big Ben or Buckingham Castle, it is a staple.  According to Woman & Home, “Buckingham Palace existed originally as Buckingham House, bought in 1761 by George III, for his wife Queen Charlotte”. The Palace has been a part of history for over 250 years. I found a blog of someone who visited and they gave some great tips for visitin...
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