It’s election year in the United States, and the fight for control of our highest office have begun in earnest. The Democratic and Republican parties have begun their primary elections to elect the candidate that will go to the general election. Tensions are high as the top candidates, Joe Biden (D) and Donald Trump (R), raise questions about stability, qualification, and legitimacy.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it starts to feel like there are only two types of people in this world. There are the picture-perfect couples that gear up for date night and chocolate-covered strawberries, and then there are their painfully single counterparts who insist the right person just hasn’t come along yet. Personally, I fall into the second category and always end up pulling out my pink pajamas and watching rom-coms with a bowl of popcorn and a side of unrealistic expectations. Whether you are painfully single or hot-date-ready, there is something comforting about the predictability of a good rom-com.

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This was a much harder list to put together than for November. I rewatched a couple of movies that I love, and I’m still unpacking how I feel about certain movies. If you enjoy reading my rambly mini-movie reviews, then you should definitely follow my Letterboxd account (@jordanofong). Without further ado, here is my ranked list of movies that I watched in December of 2023 . . .

The Nanny Diaries was a satisfying film experience. Based on the novel by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, The Nanny Diaries introduces a college graduate in Business, Annie, who does not know what she wants to do with her life. She becomes lost, to say the least, and takes on a nanny job, at first, as a mistake, but then finds herself . . .

1. The Social Network

This is one of my all-time favorite movies, so it is not surprising that this is my favorite movie of the month. I’ve watched it so many times that I have certain lines memorized, but it never fails to entertain me. It is beautifully edited, and the cast is so talented. The Social Network is currently on Netflix. But it never stays for too long, so I would watch it now while you still can . . .

If you’ve interacted with me in the past couple of weeks, there is a very high chance that you have heard me talking about dragons. I recently read Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros which is a new adult book set in a war college for dragon riders, and ever since then, I have been mildly obsessed with dragons.

It is officially spooky season, and with that in mind, there’s no better time of year to cozy up with a blanket and a hot drink and watch a movie (unless you’re in Shreveport, in which case, you’ll probably cozy up with a fan on the highest setting and a nice cold drink until this awful heatwave passes). So, let’s talk about some of the best movies to watch as we get closer to Halloween . . .

Sunday, September 24th was pretty eventful for both Taylor Swift fans and football fans for the same reason. There’s a sentence I never thought I’d write. There had been rumors swirling around Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift possibly being together for a few days and many people–like myself–were wondering if they were a joke or not. Travis Kelce’s brother was on a radio show saying they were 100% true and then a few days later he came out saying that was a joke people weren’t supposed to take seriously . . .

In 2009, Niell Blomkamp directed the sci-fi film District 9. With rave reviews and critical recognition, including a Best Picture nomination from the Academy, Blomkamp seemed to be the next big name in science fiction.

Welcome back dearest Congo readers and an extra special welcome to those joining us. My name is Jacqueline Deville. I am a sophomore and the PR Head for the Conglomerate and Shreveport- Bossier has been my home for 10 years now. I know from experience that if you don’t know where to look, it can be difficult for newcomers to find fun things to do, especially for free. However, I hope to point you in the right direction so that you can bloom where you are planted! Here are some free activities that can help you to (hopefully) fall in love with the city the way I have . . .

“Barbenheimer” is the term that has been used to suggest a double feature of the two blockbuster movies that released on the same day a few weeks ago, on July 21st, those movies being Greta Gerwig’s Barbie starring actress Margot Robbie, and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer starring Cillian Murphy. These were arguably the two most anticipated movies of the summer, and as someone who has seen both movies twice already, they do not disappoint . . .

First, what’s been your favorite moment working for the Congo?

My favorite part of the Congo so far was our first issue we put out when the paper came back. Seeing everyone work together to accomplish something we didn’t know could work was so rewarding . . .

Writing a feature for a person who deserves the world, both figuratively and literally, can be very tricky. Not tricky in the sense that there’s nothing to talk about, because well, there is so much to talk about when it comes to Jordan Fong. When you write about a person as wonderful as her, you want to be able to do both your piece and her justice. This is my shot at that.

Taylor Swift has been touring the US on her much anticipated Eras Stadium Tour since March of 2023. This past weekend, she played three nights at Houston’s NRG Stadium to very enthusiastic crowds. The writer of this article was lucky enough to snag tickets to the Friday, April 21st concert, so in case you couldn’t be there, I’ll recap it for you . . .