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Frankenstein's Monster reading a book. Art by Dasha Allyn. Since its original publication in 1818, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" has maintained an enduring presence in academia and popular culture. The most recent film adaptation of the gothic science fiction novel, directed by Guillermo Del Toro, hit theaters in October of this year. Diverging from the exaggerated horror that often defines “Frankenstein” films, Del Toro successfully shifts the focus of the film onto the them

A duck in a Willamette jersey about to score a goal on the soccer field while the crowd cheers behind them. Art by Wes Mowry-Silverman. Hello, Bearcat Fan! Finals are almost over, which means that this is the last Fast Break of the fall semester. Rats! When we return, I will no longer be a NARP and also have to keep in mind far more conflicts of interest when writing these. Lots to look forward to. Anyway, slow week in Bearcat sports once more, so let’s get the news over with

Clothes and makeup on a vanity. Art by Dasha Allyn. As the  number of U.S. states effectively in a recession  increases, more comments online jokingly discuss recession indicators. Though the United States is not officially in a recession , fears are increasing towards the possibility of there being one soon, based on the flippant spending of the current administration and other concerns. In terms of more tangible recession indicators, women’s fashion trends have proven to be