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How Euphoria can become a lasting cultural phenomenon

This article is not going to be a think piece about whether the show was glamorizing drugs, or how far can the producers stretch the impact of visuals before they must open the writer room. What it attempted to do, is explain how Euphoria became a cultural phenomenon while many other recent shows have struggled to do so.

LIFE

Spring break: 1 year later

In March 2020, the world was blindsided by COVID-19, causing a long, painful pandemic. This resulted in drastic changes last spring, which included the sudden change to online format and the cancellation of spring break. 

LIFE

Up for review: Mean Girls at the Wharton compared to Broadway

Another review from Entertainment Reporter Liz Nass, reflecting on how it was to see one of the newest classics on Broadway for the second time in a different setting: NYC to the EL. Spoiler warning for anyone who has been living under a rock and hasn't seen the early 2000s chick flick. 

MSU

Provost recommends new dean of graduate school

Provost Teresa Woodruff is recommending Pero Dagbovie for positions as the associate provost for graduate and postdoctoral studies and Graduate School dean. His appointment pends approval from the Board of Trustees at its next meeting on April 22.