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Arts & Entertainment

Hot Take: The Irishman – Possibly best film of the year?

Devin Carter, Correspondent

It’s once again that time of the year when the Oscar heavyweights emerge, and audiences can go to theaters with several truly great movies to choose from. Fortunately for many, what will undoubtedly be seen as one of the best films of the year, Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman, can be watched in the comfort of their homes. For the second year in a row, Netflix has produced one of the best films of the year, and should be very optimistic about its chances as the awards season approaches.   

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Quarterback Zerrick Cooper ready to have the ball snapped to him in the 2019 game against UNA that ended in a win for the Gamecocks. (Courtesy of JSU)
Sports

Gamecocks picked to play in FCS bowl

Josie Howell, Sports Editor

Jacksonville State football players, Daniel Byrd, Josh Brady, Jalen Choice and Christian Wafford have recently been picked to play in the 2019 FCS bowl. This matchup is an annual post-season game for FCS senior all-star players. These athletes will have a chance to play in front of scouts for the NFL and Canadian Football League.

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Twenty year old Christmas movies, such as How the Grinch Stole Christmas and more 'recent' movies, such as A Christmas Carol are perfect movies to binge. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)
Arts & Entertainment

Top Christmas movies to binge

Breanna Hill, Arts & Entertainment Editor

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again, and what better way to celebrate it than binging a whole bunch of Christmas movies? There are countless movies that can get you in the holly jolly spirit, but I’m going to give you my top five movies in hopes of you either check them out for the first time, or rewatch them and admire some of my favorite parts. 

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The JSU volleyball team huddles before their home game against TTU that ended in a Gamecock win. (Courtesy of JSU)
Sports

JSU volleyball’s strong season comes to a close

Sadie Appleton, Correspondent

Coming off their historic regular season and being crowned the Ohio Valley Conference champions, the Gamecock volleyball squad moved on in the post season to compete in the OVC tournament. Being regular season conference champions, Jacksonville State was automatically slotted in the quarterfinal match where they faced off against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. This was the second straight time the two teams had met in the opening round of the OVC tournament. It would also be the second consecutive year that JSU would move on with a 3-0 clean sweep.

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