All News | Dog Street Journal

All Posts
News
Features
Entertainment
Culture
Opinion
Sports
DSJ Staff
Letter from the Editor

Vampires, Race Cars, and Ping Pong: The Best Picture 2026 Rundown

2025 was an insane year for movies. We had some decent blockbusters, quite a few solid flicks for the “absolute cinema” crowd, and a surprising amount of overlap between the mainstream and the artsy.

Dylan Gibson

Apr 1411 min read

Spring Break, Pending

Spring break still feels distant, overshadowed by stress and out of reach, and for many, it’s a marker of survival. As it approaches and midterm season is in full swing, many students’ conversations revolve around upcoming exams, homework, and all the work that they have to complete. Yet, the idea of break lingers quietly in the back of many students’ minds, even during late-night study sessions where the anticipation – and the subtle pressure to have plans – lingers.

Ava Gravina

Apr 143 min read

Something About Hope

I think I am having an identity crisis. For much of my writing life, I have written about major current events. I found researching one story and its impact fascinating, and I enjoyed being able to share my findings in a publication for my peers. I used to passionately churn out stories every few months and enjoy the deep dive.

MJ Saunders

Apr 142 min read

Music? Played. Lights? Lit. Muppets… Back?

By: Dylan Gibson '29 Photos courtesy of NPR One would be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t know the Muppets. The lovable felt creatures have graced our screens since the 70s, singing songs, telling jokes, and being wonderful. I myself grew up with them; their 1979 film debut is a childhood favorite, their 2011 feature is one of my earliest movie theater memories, and I can still recount a good chunk of both soundtracks from memory, not to mention their “Christmas Carol

Dylan Gibson

Apr 145 min read

What Makes a Holiday Movie Nostalgic?

The market for holiday movies, particularly Christmas films, continues to rise over time. While the grandparents of current college students may not remember watching movie after movie about Santa, the first winter snow, and the spirit of giving in their childhood, their descendants definitely do. People tend to have specific preferences for “flavors” of Christmas movies, often shaped by what they watched most as a child.

Alexandra Krasilovsky

Dec 3, 20253 min read

From TV to Movie: Holding Out for Belly and Conrad

I have mixed feelings about “The Summer I Turned Pretty” being turned into a movie. I’ve spent three summers watching this show, the first two seasons with my high school friends and the third season with my college friends. Watching it has been a tradition, a way to connect with people I care about while sharing laughs, desires, and tears over Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah.

Ava Gravina

Dec 3, 20253 min read

The New "Wuthering Heights" is Controversial…And That’s the Point

From the moment the upcoming film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1848 novel “Wuthering Heights” was announced, the backlash has been deafening.

Alyssa Barca

Nov 21, 20252 min read

Late Night Says Goodbye?

So you want to watch the evening news? You wouldn't watch the talk shows for news, yet that is where censorship is found.

MJ Saunders

Nov 20, 20252 min read

"The Life of a Showgirl" Review

Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated album “The Life of a Showgirl” (“Showgirl”) was released on October 3, 2025, just under a year and a half after her last full-length album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (“Poets”).

Jenna Bailey

Nov 20, 20254 min read