Oh, what fun it is to watch Christmas movies
Morgan Trunda, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Christmas is arguably one of the most joy-filled times of the year. From the decorations to the food, the giving to the gifts, and the music to the movies, there’s no shortage of cheer during this time of year. Christmas movies, in particular, have withstood the test of time, but have drastically changed. Looking...
Fans go ‘Ga Ga’ for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
What makes a band legendary? What gives them that edge that makes their music last a lifetime? After seeing the new movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, I think I know why. The movie itself was the story of the 1970s band Queen and their rise to power in the music industry. There was something different...
Christmas makes bank for box office
Julia Benkendorf, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
As the Christmas buzz dies down, all the presents are unwrapped, and relatives head for the airport, what do you do with your fleeting empty moments? You head for the movies! According to the National Association of Theater Owners, “Thanksgiving is historically the busiest day of the year for movie ...
Food reviews: New Americana
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
This issue, I will be delving into the question of where to go for American food. However, there are a plethora of restaurants which could qualify as American, so the first step in this process is to determine what will be eligible in this article. The quintessential American food is the cheeseburger....
Beloved annual festivities return to Windy City
Katya Boskovic, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Experience the holiday spirit by stepping into a Hallmark-Christmas-movie-esque world! Emanating Christmas merriment, Christkindlmarket is a delightful place for spending time with family and friends during the holiday season. Along with the locations and dates of the Daley Center in Chicago from...
Merry ‘Grinch’-mas!
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
When most people think of Benedict Cumberbatch, they think of the man behind Dr. Strange and Sherlock Holmes. Maybe they think of the man who voiced Smaug in the movie, “The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug”. If anything, they think of a man with a really interesting name. This holiday season, Cumberbatch...
A Christmas (Toy) Story
Erin Cavender, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Imagine this: you wake up on Christmas morning, rush towards your Christmas tree, and find….a Cabbage Patch Kid laying under it? In 1983, Cabbage Patch Kids were extremely popular gifts for children. Every year there is always a new, popular toy among children that bring them so much joy when they...
Risk-takers more likely to ‘psych’ out for scares
Morgan Trunda, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Art by Brenna Drabik You turn the corner, shaking from your last run in with a psychiatric patient. Blood is oozing from the walls onto your shoes, and hospital beds creak as you tread carefully through the dimly through the blue-light hallway. The smell of rubbing alcohol and cough syrup contamina...
American horror story
Julia Benkendorf, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Every year, millions of people flock to some of the most haunted places in the country to celebrate the spirit of Halloween, proving that America truly is the home of the brave. The U.S. is home to a plethora of legendary haunted venues, which are open for tours and visits. According to Thrillist, the...
Food reviews: comida ‘Mexcelente’
Matthew McManaman, Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Art by Kayla Johnson ¡Buenos días! This edition, we will take a look at the best Mexican restaurants, a variety of food which is abundant throughout the Chicagoland area. We will determine where to go besides Topolobampo, which is a slightly tough reservation to obtain. While on the topic of Chica...
Into the ‘Trenches’: Twenty One Pilots exhibits talents with meaningful music
Erin Cavender, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Picture by Paige Laskiewicz Usually when a band goes on hiatus for over a year, it is a sure sign that they’ve broken up. However, that wasn’t the case for the alternative rock band Twenty One Pilots—made up of singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun—which ...
‘Beautiful Boy’ shows ugly reality of drug addiction
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Art by Jimin Yu The movie “Beautiful Boy,” starring Oscar nominees Timotheé Chalamet and Steve Carell, came out October 19, 2018. It is based off of true memoirs from a father and his son. David Sheff, (Steve Carell) and his son, Nic Sheff (Timotheé Chalamet), have difficulty strengthening their re...
December 14, 2018
—Luis Wendling, Junior Swimming, Water Polo, Cross Country "Gtx 1080ti graphics card" —Emma Zajac, Senior Tennis "New tennis shoes and offer to play tennis...
December 14, 2018
In the midst of a game, the referee calls a foul on the offense. Disappointed, the offense shifts to...
Do injured athletes trust trainers?
December 14, 2018
The air is thick with tension as the scoreboard remains even. This game determines whether the player...
Morgan Trunda, Staff Writer
December 14, 2018
Christmas is arguably one of the most joy-filled times of the year. From the decorations to the food, the giving to the gifts, and the music to the movies, there’s no shortage...
Fans go ‘Ga Ga’ for ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
December 14, 2018
Christmas makes bank for box office
December 14, 2018
December 14, 2018