#MeToo: looking back one year later
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
When most people hear the term #MeToo, they think of the last two years worth of scandals in Hollywood that includes men like Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein. There have been even more sexual assault accusations regarding the director of the highly-acclaimed, Oscar nominated film, “Bohemian Rhapsody." ‘The...
Black Mirror ‘snatches’ audiences attention
Julia Benkendorf, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
Filed under Entertainment
Netflix has been at the forefront of new and innovative content, but no series or film created matches the ingenuity and rarity of “Bandersnatch”. On December 28, Netflix released “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch”, an interactive film where the viewer is able to make decisions that set the course...
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...
Rowan McDonnell, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
The Cahill Crazies cheer loudly. Parents scream for joy. A coach claps proudly—another athletic triumph. But for what sport? The answer is bowling. This could be a near...
March 22, 2019
There are many sports that are do not receive the attention they deserve. One of these sports is tennis....
March 22, 2019
As the winter sports season comes to an end, athletes begin prepare for the upcoming spring season....
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Rome, Florence, Venice, three great cities that formed the backbone of the historic Roman Empire. All three cities served as early global melting pots at the center of a web...
Jig is up: Irish dancers shine at world championships
March 22, 2019
Billie Eilish finds her sound on first album
March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019