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LEGO Batman: Better Together
Alex Serrano Who’s the definitive Batman? Right now, popular opinion points to Christian Bale as Christopher Nolan’s angsty post-9/11 metaphor for the war on terrorism in the excellent “Dark Knight” trilogy. The other contender, Ben Affleck, portrayed as a grimdark psychopathic killer in the much-defamed “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” is a glimmer… Read more
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Bentley and Bugs
Captain W. Russ Webster, USCG (Ret.), CULA 18 Bentley arrived at Portland airport from a Kansas City breeder in utter shambles. He had adapted and endured multiple flights and a baggage transfer, but he and his crate were a cesspool of urine and feces. After the car ride home and a quick cleanup, a treat… Read more
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SMCC is Alive With Poetry Readings
Jessica Spoto April is National Poetry Month. In 1996, the Academy of American Poets started National Poetry month to honor poetry and poets themselves. Throughout April there are numerous venues for poets to read and the public to enjoy. Highlighting the power of poetry was he aim of the Academy of American Poets when they… Read more
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I, Too
Langston Hughes I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat well, And grow strong. Tomorrow, I’ll be at the table When company comes. Nobody’ll dare Say to me, “Eat in the kitchen,” Then. Besides, They’ll see how beautiful… Read more
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Not A Weekend Getaway
Rupi Kaur Did you think i was a city big enough for a weekend getaway? I am the town surrounding it, the one you’ve never heard of but always pass through There are no neon lights here, no skyscrapers or statues but there is thunder, for I make bridges tremble I am not street… Read more
