AMP
The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
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Satire
You Don’t Know This Literal Criminal Like I Do
this literal criminal isn’t THAT bad
Entertainment
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Horoscopes
AMP Horoscope
Aries: You are going to do something that will make you feel so guilty after this month. Double down. Own it. Revel in it. Taurus: Don’t cry over spilled milk. Unless you’re thinking about how it’s always shifting. Always on an unavoidable path of curdling sourness. Destined to be thrown away. Rejected. Gemini: The stars […]
Entertainment
Opinion
Grieving Over Gachas
Much like the way our ancient ancestor Tiktaalik took its first steps on land 375 million years ago, gaming, too, has evolved in many ways. Perhaps this isn’t a one-to-one comparison since one of these led to the existence of all land creatures and another led to the creation of the Wii U, but just […]
Horoscopes
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December Horoscopes
Aries: Give in to the voices. Taurus: You’ve got it figured out this month. You don’t need anyone else’s opinion. In fact, what are you even here for? Bask in your infinite wisdom, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Gemini: If you find yourself in need of a spare towel in a foreign place, […]
culture
‘Tis The Season For Yule Lads?
Yule Wish You Were Celebrating This Holiday!
culture
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From Strike to Screen
The Synopsis Within the past year, the WGA and, later, SAG-AFTRA both went on strike — for anyone with their head under a rock, these strikes were the refusal to work until employers provide better working conditions — representing the screenwriters and actors of America. As an ATEC student interested in TV writing, and, perhaps […]
culture
Entertainment
Give Us More Girl Games
How many games can a girl gamer game...
Featured
Surviving a Pandemic with the Spongebob Musical
“SpongeBob SquarePants: The Broadway Musical” first made its premiere in 2016, three years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite it predating this world-changing event, the musical left a scarily accurate portrayal of the pandemic and people’s responses to it. Businesses were figuring out how to thrive during lockdown, doomscrolling became the new trend, and the government […]
culture
Opinion
Reading into the Past
Ah, those nostalgic days when the FitnessGram PACER test had us dashing across the gym, our sneakers squeaking on the polished floor as we raced against our own breathless hearts. Field trips brought uncharted adventures, with youthful spirits bubbling with anticipation as we boarded the buses, windows framing a world of possibilities beyond. And oh, […]
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Opinion
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The Revealing Nature of Costumes
Halloween has always been considered to be the scariest time of the year. There are ghosts and ghouls, bones and blood, and horror-themed decorations hung everywhere. Although these things may seem scary, Halloween actually gives people the opportunity to express themselves in ways they otherwise never could. Adults and children alike are able to celebrate […]
Cover Stories
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Horror Movie Trailers Suck and Need to Leave Me Alone
Surprise scares on the silver screen SUCK.
culture
Opinion
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Candy and Capitalism
Every year as October comes around, people begin to prepare for this autumnal holiday that traditionally marks the end of the harvest season. Low-budget and low-quality horror movies are released, candy starts to be sold with more orange packaging, and stores begin to fill up with so-called Halloween-themed decorations. But none of this truly gets […]