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The student newspaper of The United Nations International School.

The UNISVerse

The student newspaper of The United Nations International School.

The UNISVerse

The student newspaper of The United Nations International School.

The UNISVerse

Wicked Review: Wickedly Good or Just Another Adaptation?

Wicked Review: Wickedly Good or Just Another Adaptation?

By Nysa Saxena and Ananya Ghose December 18, 2024

The world of storytelling has long captivated audiences, but few tales have been reimagined as powerfully or as often as the story of Oz. Wicked originates from Gregory Maguire’s 1995 novel, which itself...

Collage by Lewa Omilola

Sofia Coppola’s Cinematic Representation of Women

By Ananya Ghose, Writer November 20, 2024

Since Hollywood’s inception in 1887, cinema has often been dominated by men: both in front of and behind the camera. Consequently, for decades, films have lacked the female perspective, and male views...

Drawing by Lewa Omilola

Poor Things: A Warped Reflection of Reality

By Salome Valter, Arts & Culture Editor November 13, 2024

Sometimes, girlhood can feel so absurd. Femininity is filled with conundrums that plague us incessantly. How do we interact with society and what roles does it expect us to play? How does the patriarchy...

Movie Review: American Fiction

Movie Review: American Fiction

By Salome Valter, Writer January 10, 2024

Cord Jefferson, an ex-journalist and television writer known for shows like The Good Place has delivered his directorial debut. Openly ironic and subtly political, American Fiction begs the question: what...

Rachel Zegler as Lucy Gray Baird in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Photo Credit: Murray Close/Lionsgate

Hunger Games Review: A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes: Is it Worth the Watch?

By Salome Valter, Writer November 29, 2023

Suzanne Collin’s trailblazing series The Hunger Games has left a lasting impact on the world of literature. Her newest book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, a prequel to the collection, was recently...

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For Your Consideration: Oscars 2023

By Paul Vos, Writer March 12, 2023

The Oscars. Ah yes, that award show people used to watch with fervor… Perhaps a couple of you still do? Or, maybe you’re one of the people now asking yourself, “Who still cares about the Best Actor...

Films to Watch During Quarantine

Films to Watch During Quarantine

By Anyue Zhang, staff writer June 22, 2020

Quarantine means that we are spending more time at home. Why not take this time to watch some great movies! Parasite (2019): Thriller, Social Commentary. Stream on Hulu; Rent or buy everywhere. This...

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