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The Wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood

J.K. Rowling’s imaginative universe of witchcraft, wizardry, fantastic beasts, enchanted objects, and spellbinding adventures comes to life in the muggle realm at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. In April, my friend Zoey and I checked out the opening weekend of the new theme park expansion at Universal Studios Hollywood to explore the rides and attractions that allow fans to immerse themselves in […]

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Your ‘Gilmore Girls’ Revival Scoop

It has been just over eight years since we last saw Lorelei (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) sipping coffee in Luke’s Diner. But since the mumblings of a reboot began last June at Texas’s ATX Festival Reunion Panel, the Gilmore Girls fandom has been abuzz about what comes next for our fast-talking, coffee-drinking, […]

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Nicole Oliver: The Actress Taking Over the World One Screen at a Time

If you’re a fan of animation, television or film, Nicole Oliver is a name you should know. The multi-talented actress isn’t resting much these days, taking on roles in the CW’s hit show Arrow, Hallmark’s film 3 Bedrooms One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, and Greg Kinnear’s directorial debut, Phil. Fans may also recognize her […]

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How Journaling Can Improve Your Life

Between pimply, youthful dreams, pages plastered with Lisa Frank stickers and all that blue-penned angst, notebooks have a teenager-y sort of stigma. But “journaling” (as we refer to it in the post-puberty stages), is the next big trend this year following coloring books. The tradition of healthy reflections dates far back with some of the earliest […]

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The FlashBack: ‘The Flash’ – Episode 22 ‘Invincible’

The Flash is DC’s television adaptation of the comic book of the same name. It airs Tuesday nights at 8/7 Central on The CW. Our writer, Nicole Drum recaps the series each week updating you on the latest episode here in The FlashBack.   Last night was the penultimate episode of this season’s The Flash. […]

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Bright Lights of Paris

In April, I visited Paris for the first time to marvel over the iconic sights and experience the Parisian walk of life firsthand. As I wandered around the city, I found myself mesmerized by the endless illumination of the streets, bridges, buildings, and landmarks. Everywhere you look in Paris, the city of light glows. From the street lamps that align […]

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7 Must-Have Foods for Flat Abs

It’s that time of the year again when being fit seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. After a few months of paying a little less attention, suddenly we all become obsessed with how flat our abs are again. It’s only natural that as the weather gets hotter and less clothes are necessary […]

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7 Recipes to Make for Hamburger Month

It seems that the food holiday business is preparing us for grilling and outdoor eating season a little early. Because while it’s only just now getting nice enough outside to do such things, May is officially known as National Hamburger Month. There are so many different ways — both inside and out — to make […]

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Fire Up the Grill: Celebrating Hamburger Month

Are you getting hungry by the mere sight of this burger? Well, we don’t blame you. The hamburger is by far one of the most well-liked and beloved foods in our modern culture. As the quintessential American comfort meal, the U.S. alone eats a whopping 13 billion hamburgers a year. (That’s a lot of meat.) But over the years, […]

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The FlashBack: ‘The Flash’ – Episode 21 ‘The Runaway Dinosaur’

The Flash is DC’s television adaptation of the comic book of the same name. It airs Tuesday nights at 8/7 Central on The CW. Our writer, Nicole Drum recaps the series each week updating you on the latest episode here in The FlashBack.   I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for this […]

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Marvel Does It Again With ‘Captain America: Civil War’

It’s hard to find a negative thing to say about Captain America: Civil War. It’s also hard to determine the best parts of the movie because everything was so good. Though it easily could have been a train wreck with a mix of so many different characters and competing storylines, directors Joe and Anthony Russo expertly juggled the cast and story and turned it into one of Marvel’s best films to date.

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Your Guide to Being a Natural Knockout This Spring

For the beauty aficionado, cosmetic and makeup stores like Sephora or Ulta raise the bar of what it means to indulge in eye candy. From a diverse range of favorites to new products arriving daily that help accentuate our features, it’s no kidding we feel a lot like Alice falling down the rabbit hole in […]

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To My Mother, For Mother’s Day

I want to start by saying, this story has a happy ending. There’s no need to worry about anyone’s fate at the end of this. Everyone is alive and well, and healthier than they’ve been in years. Last summer, however, current health statuses seemed far from a guarantee, and I was just beginning a journey that […]

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