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Andrew Kolondra Jr., Deputy Life Editor

Andrew (AJ) Kolondra Jr. ('22) is a junior majoring in English and History. He loves covering local events and festivals around Nashville, but also frequently reviews television, movies, and video games. As a South Florida native, AJ spends as much time as possible outdoors – with a digital camera and a group of friends.

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Book Four may not have had the same hard-hitting train lore as Books Two and Three, but Min and Ryan are such big softies that their story has become my favorite anyway. (Cartoon Network/Infinity Train)

“Infinity Train” pulls into the station one last time with Book Four

April 17, 2021
New management announces intent to preserve Exit/In as historic music venue. Screenshot from @nashvillescene Instagram, photo by Daniel Meigs (Hustler Staff/Eva Pace)

Exit/In to remain as historic Nashville music venue, despite new building ownership

April 9, 2021
Rancid Potatoes: 'Garfield the Movie'

Rancid Potatoes: ‘Garfield the Movie’

March 28, 2021
The superpowered Maximoff family stands together ready to face anything in the

Welcome to Westview: The finale of ‘WandaVision’

March 14, 2021
Wanda, in color, stares wistfully at the sitcom-perfect life she created for herself way back in episode one. It's taken so much to bring us to this moment, and it's about to come crashing down. (Marvel Studios/WandaVision)

Welcome to Westview: Episode 8 of ‘WandaVision’

March 3, 2021
Exasperation is the word of the hour in episode 7 of

Welcome to Westview: Episode 7 of ‘WandaVision’

February 25, 2021
In episode 6's Halloween Spooktacular, Wanda's decked out in a classic Scarlet Witch costume as an homage to Marvel comics. But to fit the sitcom reality, she says she's dressed as a Sokovian fortune teller. (Marvel Studios/WandaVision)

Welcome to Westview: Episode 6 of “WandaVision”

February 19, 2021
Wanda and Vision have their first heated argument of the series as the Westview illusion threatens to topple down around them. (Marvel Studios/WandaVision)

Welcome to Westview: Episode 5 of ‘WandaVision’

February 9, 2021
Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) stands outside the Westview anomaly with FBI Agent Jimmy Woo (Randall Park) from the

Welcome to Westview: Episode 4 of ‘WandaVision’

January 31, 2021
(Ubisoft/Immortals Fenyx Rising)

The gods are human, too, in ‘Immortals Fenyx Rising’

January 27, 2021
Wanda’s telekinetic powers go haywire in the latest episode of “WandaVision,

Welcome to Westview: Episode 3 of ‘WandaVision’

January 23, 2021
Unexplainable things begin to happen in Westview in the first two episodes of Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision,” like when Wanda stumbles upon a toy helicopter tangled in her rose bushes—a colorful contrast to the black-and-white world of 50s and 60s television. (Marvel Studios/WandaVision)

Tune into “WandaVision” for a dreamy, uncanny return to the MCU

January 18, 2021
Zoom has become the main character of most Vanderbilt students' virtual learning experience. (Hustler Multimedia/Hunter Long)

Everything you need to know about Zoom 2.0

January 16, 2021
Fans of

Taylor Swift asserts her place in indie-folk with new album “evermore”

December 13, 2020
Princess Bubblegum and Marceline with the See-Thru Princess in Adventure Time’s newest installment: “Obsidian” (HBO Max/Cartoon Network)

More than a monster: Dealing with angst and acceptance in ‘Adventure Time: Distant Lands’

November 22, 2020

Run wild with ‘Wolfwalkers’ from acclaimed studio Cartoon Saloon

November 16, 2020

From horror tycoon Blumhouse Productions, ‘Nocturne’ hits all the right notes

October 12, 2020
Millie Bobby Brown as the lead sleuth in

The unsolvable mystery of ‘Enola Holmes’

September 26, 2020
(Warner Bros./Melinda Sue Gordon)

Christopher Nolan makes a reality-warping return to theaters with ‘Tenet’

September 13, 2020
Graphic by Nintendo

35 years of Mario Bros: what to expect from the anniversary celebration

September 7, 2020
Simon and Grace prepare to conduct an Apex raid on another train car in the intro sequence to Book 3.

Taking character development off the rails in ‘Infinity Train: Book 3’

August 31, 2020
Junior Amanda Nolan's TikTok page, where she has amassed 1.2 million likes. Screenshot by Eva Pace

Riding the rollercoaster of Phineas and Ferb TikToks with junior Amanda Nolan

August 29, 2020
(Universal Music Group/Beth Garrabrant)

Taylor Swift releases quasi-alternative album “folklore”

July 25, 2020
(Screenshot by Andrew Kolondra Jr.)

Unfold a brilliantly handcrafted adventure in ‘Paper Mario: The Origami King’

July 20, 2020
It's not perfect, but it's 'Close Enough'

It’s not perfect, but it’s ‘Close Enough’

July 14, 2020
BMO saddles up for a hero's quest in

BMO saddles up for a hero’s quest in “Adventure Time: Distant Lands”

June 30, 2020
Photo courtesy Valerie Kraft

The ‘Dank New Rand Memes’ jackpot: fall semester

June 22, 2020
HBO Max hits the ground running, and here’s what to watch

HBO Max hits the ground running, and here’s what to watch

May 27, 2020
From co-creator of “Rick and Morty,” new alien family sitcom “Solar Opposites” stalls at liftoff

From co-creator of “Rick and Morty,” new alien family sitcom “Solar Opposites” stalls at liftoff

May 12, 2020

“The Midnight Gospel:” ambitiously perfect or too clever for its own good?

April 23, 2020
Escape to a blissful island with “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

Escape to a blissful island with “Animal Crossing: New Horizons”

March 29, 2020
Everything you need to know about Zoom

Everything you need to know about Zoom

March 19, 2020
“Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX:” a cute but confusing take on the world of Pokémon

“Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX:” a cute but confusing take on the world of Pokémon

March 19, 2020
If you're staying in Nashville over break, never fear. There's plenty going on in the upcoming week to keep you busy while you're on campus.

Keeping busy over break: Spring break activities roundup

February 28, 2020
VH New Music Fridays: Valentine's Day Edition

VH New Music Fridays: Valentine’s Day Edition

February 14, 2020
A Dunkin' Donuts location is opening a new, convenient location on Feb. 4 next to Chipotle on 21st. Ave.

Dunkin’ on 21st Ave. opens its doors Feb. 4

February 3, 2020
Thank you, “Bojack Horseman”

Thank you, “Bojack Horseman”

February 2, 2020
Making the most of Music City

Making the most of Music City

January 26, 2020
The intro sequence from the first episode of Book 2,

Full steam ahead on “Infinity Train: Book 2”

January 12, 2020
The Last Resort, the setting of

“Luigi’s Mansion 3” breathes new air into classic characters

November 15, 2019
Sophomore Dillon Davey, music enthusiast and member of Vanderbilt's Melodores (Photo courtesy The Melodores).

Take a deep dive into music with Melodore Dillon Davey

October 29, 2019
gyro in blue and white plaid paper

Aryeh’s Kitchen: Kosher food truck and cornerstone of Jewish life

October 6, 2019
Harvest season begins at Cheekwood with yet another Pumpkin House

Harvest season begins at Cheekwood with yet another Pumpkin House

September 21, 2019
Sweeter than honey: Middle Tennessee community comes together at second annual honey festival

Sweeter than honey: Middle Tennessee community comes together at second annual honey festival

September 12, 2019
Cheekwood in Bloom ushers in the springtime

Cheekwood in Bloom ushers in the springtime

March 26, 2019

Tiny Dorm Concerts: Lucy DK

March 10, 2019

‘Glass’ a shattering conclusion to Shyamalan trilogy

February 1, 2019
jj's market

Pour one out for JJ’s

November 2, 2018
Plan your week: 10/1 to 10/5

Plan your week: 10/1 to 10/5

October 1, 2018
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