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Netflix enforces password-sharing rules: A struggle for college students

Alexis Baker, Staff Reporter February 21, 2023

Bills, bills, bills — while an iconic Destiny’s Child song, bills are the last thing college students want to think about. The world is up in arms about Netflix cracking down on the number of households...

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Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman” cements the legacy of the legendary filmmaker

Grant Wheeler December 2, 2019

“The Irishman” or “I Heard You Paint Houses,” as it appears in the title card, is director Martin Scorsese’s 24th feature film and ninth collaboration with actor Robert De Niro. The film is based...

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Advice from a senior: Get ready for midterms now

Kellsie Kennedy October 1, 2018

It seems like we just barely started the semester, but take it from a senior: Now is the best time to start studying for midterms. One of the most important things I have learned in college is to not...

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More than just a show: Why we all need Netflix’s Queer Eye

Hannah Woosley July 24, 2018

Queer Eye and the Fabulous Five… Need I say more?Season one of the rebooted Queer Eye aired on Netflix on Feb. 7, 2018 and was set in Atlanta. Queer Eye features five gay men, also known as the “Fab...

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4 things to binge watch this holiday season

McKenna Horsley December 20, 2017

With finals finally over, now is the opportunity to take time for yourself and catch up on Netflix movies and shows over Winter Break. Until Netflix invents a shuffle button, here are four recommendations...

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‘What Happened to Monday?’ keeps you guessing the answer

Daria Smith October 4, 2017

This review is by no means done by a professional or even a film student. Just an average student who loves to watch all type of movies.What Happened to Monday? is a sci-fi dystopian Netflix Original thriller...

’13 Reasons Why’ sparks controversy

Dalton Stokes April 23, 2017

Since its release, everyone has been talking about Netflix’s new hit TV show “13 Reasons Why.” Between internet memes and social media posts, the hype has been inescapable.While it has received overwhelmingly...

Netflix now available offline

Madison Rexroat November 30, 2016

Netflix announced on Wednesday that subscribers can now download movies and shows to watch offline.The offline option is free with all Netflix subscriptions, but not all movies and series are available...

Streaming service users could be taxed

Madison Rexroat November 28, 2016

Cities in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California are beginning to introduce taxes on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu.The city council in Pasadena, CA recently proposed a 9.4% tax on streaming...

North Lime Coffee & Donuts has several unique donut creations pitted against each other in its annual Donut Madness bracket challenge.

Donuts from the ‘upside-down’ invade North Lime Coffee

Sarah Landers October 12, 2016

The sweetest things in Lexington just got a little strange.Fans of the Netflix thriller "Stranger Things" will have the chance to gather this Thursday, Oct. 13 at North Lime Coffee & Donuts for a viewing...

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Coffee shops go ‘Gilmore’

By Bailey Vandiver October 5, 2016

Wednesday was a jumbo coffee morning for “Gilmore Girls” fans across the nation. As a way to promote “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” streaming in November, Netflix helped coffee shops transform...

Brittany Wagner has recently gained stardom from the Netflix Original Series Last Chance U she took time to meet with Emily Cole and Addison Coffey on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in Lexington, Ky. photo by Addison Coffey | Staff

Last chance to live the dream

By Emily Cole September 8, 2016

One year ago academic adviser Brittany Wagner didn’t even have internet. Today she is a household name because of her huge role in the breakthrough Netflix documentary “Last Chance U.” The advisor...

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