Entertainment

Oct 243 min read

Baldur's Gate 3 creates unique player experience

By Isabela Placencia and Isabelle "Izzy" Goike In the summer of 2023, Larian Studios released Baldur’s Gate 3, a strategy-based...

Amanda Fraser

Apr 162 min read

Navigating education during a pandemic

by Amanda Fraser On March 10, 2020, the State of Michigan announced its first positive cases of the coronavirus, and nine days later,...

Christian Corey

Nov 14, 20233 min read

Corey’s Classic Movie Reviews

By Christian Corey Staff Writer North by Northwest Plot Summary: A New York City advertising man Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is...

Breana Crum

Nov 7, 20231 min read

Review: One Thing At A Time

By Breana Crum Staff Writer Overview: “One Thing At A Time” is an album that Morgan Wallen recently released. I believe it has 36 songs,...

James Saxinger

Oct 31, 20232 min read

7 Must-Buy Merch from the Campus Store

By James Saxinger Staff Writer Are you feeling the school spirit? Do you want your everyday items to shout, "Hey! I go to RU!" in a big...

Christian Corey

Oct 17, 20232 min read

5 awesome songs for your next workout

By Christian Corey Staff Writer There are many great songs to listen to while working out. But these five songs are must-haves to add to...

TikTok star captures millions through authenticity

Sofia Di Noto

Oct 3, 20231 min read

TikTok star captures millions through authenticity

By Sofia Di Noto Staff Writer With over 4.9 million followers on TikTok, Alix Earle has become one of the most popular creators on the...

"The Mandalorian" Season 3 continues storytelling excellence

Noah Peterson

Apr 26, 20231 min read

"The Mandalorian" Season 3 continues storytelling excellence

By Noah Peterson Multimedia Director Overview After reuniting with his adopted son, Grogu, from the Book of Boba Fett Series, the...

RU student and content creator deletes social media

Josh Richardson

Apr 24, 20233 min read

RU student and content creator deletes social media

By Josh Richardson Staff Writer Social media has become an integral part of our lives with millions of people using it to connect, share,...

"Cocaine Bear": probably not movie of the year

Jasmine Moore

Apr 17, 20231 min read

"Cocaine Bear": probably not movie of the year

By Jasmine Moore Staff Writer Despite a compelling storyline and an exciting movie trailer, "Cocaine Bear" just couldn't seem to match...

"Your Place or Mine" feels like a movie from the past

Jessica Baysdell

Apr 6, 20232 min read

"Your Place or Mine" feels like a movie from the past

By Jessica Baysdell Staff Writer If you love a cheesy and romantic movie, "Your Place or Mine" is for you! Despite a history described as...

Amelia Calkin

Dec 1, 20223 min read

RU Greek Life: Road to Relaunch

by Amelia Calkin Content Editor: Magazine Greek Life at Rochester University over the years has veered from a robust set of social clubs...

dalexander101

Nov 9, 20211 min read

Shield street: top music picks for fall

by Damon Alexander Check out the latest installment of Shield Street and get to hear some of our staff's fall music recommendations....

Top 7 New & Interesting Video Games of 2021

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Apr 27, 20212 min read

Top 7 New & Interesting Video Games of 2021

By Trenton Fagan Shield Staff 2020 was a year full of tragic events and brilliant occurrences that will change history as we know it....

Chloe Bachman

Apr 26, 20212 min read

'Behind Her Eyes' Netflix series review

By Chloe Bachman Digital Media Editor “Behind Her Eyes” is a six-episode Netflix series that will leave the viewer with as many questions...

'Treasure Planet' Film Review: One of the Best Films No One Ever Saw

Brad Miller

Apr 25, 20213 min read

'Treasure Planet' Film Review: One of the Best Films No One Ever Saw

By Brad Miller Features Editor Have you ever seen a film and wondered why more people hadn't seen it? In 2002, Treasure Planet was...

'Last Chance U' (Basketball) TV Show Review: It's All or Nothing

Brad Miller

Apr 14, 20213 min read

'Last Chance U' (Basketball) TV Show Review: It's All or Nothing

by Brad Miller Features Editor “Excuses are tools for incompetent people to build monuments of nothing.” “Last Chance U (Basketball)”...

Brad Miller

Mar 3, 20213 min read

'I Care a Lot:’ I Wish I Cared More

by Brad Miller Features Editor "You think you’re good people. You’re not good people, trust me. There’s no such thing as good people."...

Streaming services skyrocket in popularity after a year of pandemic

Olivia King

Feb 15, 20212 min read

Streaming services skyrocket in popularity after a year of pandemic

By Olivia King Shield Staff As 2021 creates a more digital lifestyle than ever before with Zoom meetings, online grocery shopping, and...

Brad Miller

Feb 3, 20213 min read

'Soul' Film Review: A Disoriented Gem

By Brad Miller Features Editor "I was born to play." 2020 may be one of the most memorable years for the wrong reasons. Many lives have...

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