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Isabella Monahan

Isabella Monahan

Isabella Monahan is a junior in journalism who wants to write about entertainment and cultural issues. She enjoys working, babysitting, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Obi-Wan Deserved Better

Obi-Wan Deserved Better

Isabella Monahan April 16, 2026

When watching Star Wars: Episode IV “A New Hope” it leaves you with a lot to process, but one scene in particular stands out. Obi-Wan Kenobi’s death. Obi-Wan plays an important role in the story's morals; his character is supposed to contrast...

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The Psychology Behind Our Obsession With Fear

The Psychology Behind Our Obsession With Fear

 Isabella Monahan March 26, 2026

At work the other day, a few of my coworkers were having a debate: one person said horror movies are “disgusting,” why would anyone watch something so disturbing? That’s fair, until you consider the thousands of people who curl up at night just...

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Are Book Adaptations Doomed From the Start?

Are Book Adaptations Doomed From the Start?

Isabella Monahan February 23, 2026

Nothing is more painful than watching a movie adaptation of one of your favorite books just to walk out thinking, “Well… that wasn’t great.” Whether it’s because they missed a scene, the cast just doesn’t fit, or the ending just feels different....

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Who Is Valentine’s Day Even For Anymore?

Who Is Valentine’s Day Even For Anymore?

Isabella Monahan January 15, 2026

Valentine's Day is marketed as this big celebration of love, but in reality, it feels more like that pop quiz everyone forgot about… and somehow it was worth half your grade. Every February, people are expected to prove their affection with flowers,...

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Have Christmas Rom-Coms Hit Rock Bottom?  

Have Christmas Rom-Coms Hit Rock Bottom?  

Isabella Monahan December 11, 2025

Every December, like clockwork, streaming platforms drop new batches of cringy Christmas rom-coms- and every December, people swear they can’t get worse. Yet here we are watching a small town barista fall in love with a man named “North Pole Nick.”...

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