Rakshak Adhikari Staff Writer Troy students interested in contemporary science fiction can take a selected topics online class on Post-Colonial/Post-cyberpunk novels offered by the Department of English. Jonathan Lewis, an associate professor of English and the instructor for the course, said it is an intense nine-week class with a heavy reading load that focuses on works published after the age of “high cyberpunk” — after about 1988. Lewis said the course is expected to enhance close reading skills and recognizing broad patterns and connections in reading. According to Lewis, the…
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Fortunate return of ‘Unfortunate’ series based on beloved children’s books
Review Emily Foster Staff Writer “A Series of Unfortunate Events” season two can now be found on Netflix and, fortunately, lives up to the high expectations set by season one. The first season was widely loved and praised, and luckily for avid fans of the series, the second season does not fall short. It carries on the dark premise and absurd humor the series is known for while incorporating new guest stars and storylines. The show is based on the beloved but dark children’s novels by Lemony Snicket and does…
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