AMP
The Official Student Opinion and Satire Magazine of UTD
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April Horoscopes
Aries: If you’re struggling this much in the intro courses, you probably won’t like the rest of your degree. It’s not too late to drop out and cut yourself off from society! You still have time to move into a remote cabin in the Piney Woods and become an urban legend for East Texas campers. […]
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The Perfect Batman Cast (According to a REAL Fan)
When Robert Pattinson was announced as the lead of The Batman (2022), there were a lot of complaints from so-called “fans” about Batman being played by a man best known for playing a brooding vampiric teenager who hates himself. Of course, real fans (like myself) knew from the start he was perfect. Having been proven […]
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UTD Eats: Soup Edition
Phở Bắc – Ally Duong Phở Bắc has been around for a long time. My parents have dined there since before I was born, and though the restaurant has changed hands over the years, it remains a pinnacle location for Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant is around 15 minutes away from campus by car and is […]
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March Horoscopes
Aries: Have patience. TAs can only work so many hours a week! Give it a day or two before you start sending nagging emails. Taurus: Trust your intuition, but not as much as you trust Google. Especially if trusting your intuition is what got you lost in JSOM in the first place. Gemini: Ego is […]
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Welcome to JSOM
“Welcome to JSOM! We are happy you are here,” the sign read. Freshman marketing major Kevin Nguyen, who was currently very lost, did not return the sentiment. Business hadn’t exactly been his first choice course of study. Marketing is still a creative field, he had thought. It’ll be fine! It was not fine. It was […]
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The People’s Guide To An Anti-Capitalist Valentine’s Day
It’s that time of year again, when overpriced roses and child-labor chocolate take over grocery store displays across the nation. Love is in the air! …or maybe that’s just omicron since apparently we still haven’t gotten rid of COVID. This can be a rough time for people who want to celebrate love but don’t want […]
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February Horoscopes
Aries: Looking for a guy that’s out of this world? Maybe he’s already in your orbit… (hint: he’s tall, ginger, and his name starts with t and ends in moc) Taurus: Well someone’s going to be lucky in love this month! Time to redownload those dating apps, because your statistical chances of finding someone to […]
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National Champions: Players On Strike!
Spoilers: There's no football.
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AMP’s Fifth Annual Naughty Or Nice List
NICE: ABBA Mamma mia, here we go again… And I thought it’d been a while since Mitski released new music! After 40 long years, everyone’s favorite Swedish pop group is back and more ABBA than ever. Their new album, Voyage, sounds a lot like it was released in 1983, but with better sound quality— which […]
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December Horoscopes
Aries: Watch out for fair-weather friends. Not everyone can be counted on during hard times. Taurus: Meeting new people can be hard, but try not to freeze up. You can do this! Gemini: Take some time to reflect on how quickly you warm up to people. Also, maybe talk to a mental health professional. Cancer: […]
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Nothing Can Save Dear Evan Hansen From Itself
When Dear Evan Hansen first opened on Broadway five years ago, it was met with wide critical acclaim. Fans called its portrayal of themes like mental illness and teen suicide “groundbreaking.” Critics called the lyrics “heartfelt” and the score “emotionally resonant.” The show swept the 71st Tony Awards with six wins, including Best Musical, Best […]
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AMP Horoscope: Libra Season
Aries: Take a deep breath, you can do this. In fact, you already have. All of this has already happened. Don’t you remember? Taurus: You need to do some serious introspection this month. Ask yourself, what really happened last summer? Gemini: It looks like people have been trying to set boundaries with you lately. You […]