Nicole Del Rio, Author at The Reporter: The Student Newspaper at Miami Dade College

Laufey Is Putting A New Spin On Jazz

May 27, 2024 Nicole Del Rio Jazz, Laufey

What do you think of when you hear the word jazz? Perhaps the image of a hazy jazz bar pops up, or the faces of legendary figures like Billie Holiday or Ella Fitzgerald. There is a common misconception that jazz is too sophisticated or mature for the younger crowd—something… Read the rest at our website.

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Experience These Iconic Anime Films With Studio Ghibli Fest 2024

April 10, 2024 Nicole Del Rio anime

One of the most popular animation companies of all time, Studio Ghibli has been dazzling audiences for decades. From beautiful art to breathtaking soundtracks, the studio has a reputation for creating slow paced, unique stories that culminate into magical movies. It’s one thing to watch these movies at home,… Read the rest at our website.

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Dune Part Two Is What A Book Adaptation Should Be

April 3, 2024 Nicole Del Rio Dune

Frank Herbert’s 1965 sci-fi epic Dune is a beast of a story. Not because it’s long or because of its diction, but because of the complexity within its plots and characters. Set in the distant future, humanity has abandoned Earth and formed a large feudal empire in space. Humans… Read the rest at our website.

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Why Comfort Media Has A Stranglehold On Our Attention

February 18, 2024 Nicole Del Rio Comfort Media

I think I’ve interacted with Pride and Prejudice an inhumane amount of times. I’ve memorized lines from the 2005 adaptation and read the book almost every year. Though it might seem odd to reread or rewatch the same story, there is just something about it that makes me want… Read the rest at our website.

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The Irony Of The Stanley Cup

January 31, 2024 Nicole Del Rio Stanley cups

They’re everywhere. They have every social media app in a chokehold. Everyone seems to own a stainless steel 30-ounce cup with a matching straw. I am, of course, talking about Stanley cups. Though the brand has been around since 1913, it has garnered an almost cult-like following in the… Read the rest at our website.

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An Analysis Of The Dark Comedy Thriller Saltburn

January 18, 2024 Nicole Del Rio saltburn

Obsession: it is something that can consume your every thought. After it consumes thought, it consumes actions, until eventually, it consumes you. If I had to describe Saltburn in one word it would be obsessive. While the trailer presents a trendy “eat the rich” plot, this film positions wealth… Read the rest at our website.

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Why You Should Get a Library Card

January 18, 2024 Nicole Del Rio library card

Libraries are often portrayed as dusty and antiqued, but are actually the unsung heroes of the community. They provide free resources just waiting to be utilized. Books Obviously libraries offer books, but people underestimate the sheer volume of books they offer. There’s the assumption that they do not have… Read the rest at our website.

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What Does It Mean To Be Coquette?

January 10, 2024 Nicole Del Rio

In the realm of social media, coquette is associated with hyperfemininity. Posts tagged as such often showcase thin pink ribbons and white dresses that make the viewer feel like a girly girl. However, coquette was not always a celebration of femininity. The dictionary defines it as a young woman… Read the rest at our website.

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The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes—How To Write A Villain

December 4, 2023 Nicole Del Rio The Hunger Games

The Hunger Games franchise was a phenomenon, to say the least. It sparked a boom in dystopian fiction and proved that young adult literature is a force to be reckoned with. For those unfamiliar with the book/movie franchise, The Hunger Games takes place in the future United States—only now… Read the rest at our website.

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Priscilla Offers An Intimate Look Into Priscilla Presley’s Life

November 20, 2023 Nicole Del Rio Priscilla

Since her debut film, The Virgin Suicides, Sofia Coppola has demonstrated an intimate understandings of the quiet sufferings of girlhood. In Priscilla, which was released on Oct. 27, Coppola continues to spotlight that path. The movie chronicles Priscilla Presley’s relationship with “the King” and does not shy away from… Read the rest at our website.

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