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What to Look Forward to: Fall Television

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Chelsea Tays Student Contributor, Oklahoma State University
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Becca Brooks Student Contributor, Oklahoma State University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at OK State chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Leaves changing colors isn’t the only thing changing this fall, TV shows have been premiering at a rapid pace with new twist and turns.
            When fall begins, you also begin to see TV shows coming back on air and this year has had some new material.  A big change is Aston Kutcher taking Charlie Sheens place on Two and a Half men. We also have new TV show options such as, The X-Factor, which is Simon Cowell’s singing competition and New Girl, a new sitcom.
            This is New Girl’s first season on TV and it seems to be pleasing many kinds of people.
            Alicia Lewis, a strategic communications junior said New Girl is easy to relate to.
            “I find Jessica, the main character is someone I can relate to due to her corky attitude toward life,” Lewis said. “The show can appeal to both men and women too. My boyfriend, Brandon loves the show too. Surprisingly we can agree on a show to watch.”
            New Girl is a sitcom showing the experiences of a women living with three male roommates and the struggles and joys that Jessica experiences. Viewers can watch New Girl Tuesday nights on Fox at 8, Lewis said.
Grey’s Anatomy premiered its eighth season five weeks ago with a bang. Grey’s Anatomy follows the doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital where each day means facing new challenges, both personally and professionally, and discovering what matters most in life, according to Hulu.com.
            Lexi Gregg, a therapeutic recreation Junior said Grey’s Anatomy is surprising her.
            “I think Grey’s Anatomy has definitely stepped up their game this season,” Gregg said. They have returned to the Grey’s Anatomy we love. “
            Gregg said Grey’s Anatomy has increased the drama.
            “From Meredith stealing Zola to Avery coming from the shadows to be the Günter, this season is sure to be full of exciting drama and delicious breakfast sandwiches constructed by Dr. Bailey,” Gregg said
            Grey’s Anatomy airs Thursday nights on ABC at 8.
            Modern Family also premiered its third season this fall.
            Chelsea Judge, a multimedia journalism junior said it was similar to last season.
            “It has the same sense of humor from the last two season,” Judge said. “Characters are still their quirky selves.”
            Judge also said things were changing, as well.
            “Lily, the adopted baby of the gay couple, Cameron and Mitchell is growing older,” Judge said.  “The couple is in the works of adopting another baby, which is a different aspect.”
            Another returning show is Glee, a musical comedy that follows a high school teacher as he tries to inspire a group of ragtag performers to make it to the biggest competitions, according to Hulu.com.
            Sarah Myers, an animal science sophomore said she has been disappointed this season.
            “Glee is getting too competitive and they need to get back to their roots of having fun and not being so focused on winning nationals,” Myers said. “They also need to get away from the show tunes. People started watching it because of their spin offs on today’s songs. The show is for teenage audiences and we don’t know those songs.”
            Myers said Glee losing most of their main characters could be good or bad.
            “I will be ready to see the new characters,” Myers said. “I think it may be a good change to the show but with that being said it may lead to the end if the change is too great or they don’t pick the right cast.”
            Glee airs Tuesday nights on Fox at 7.

I am a senior at Oklahoma State University. My major is Multimedia Journalism with a minor in leadership. I aspire to be a news anchor or work for a fashion magazine, I am honestly open to any kind of journalism though. I am the Her Campus correspondent for OSU. I interned for News on 6 in Tulsa, Okla this summer and I loved every second of it. Basically, I am just a fun-loving girl who loves her friends and family. The only expectations I have for the future is to be happy.
Becca is an Oklahoma State University fashion journalism student. After she graduates in December, she wants to work for British Vogue. She believes that although a $1,200 sundress looks fantastic on the runway, there are less expensive alternatives to looking fabulous. Knowing how to shop on a budget is a vital skill for every college woman. She has recently completed a life-changing study abroad experience in London and a visual merchandising internship at White House Black Market in Dallas. Becca wants to show the fashion world that you can look beautiful without breaking the bank.