Chicago Japanese food scene on a roll
Matthew McManaman, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
Japan: An island nation with one of the premier economies in the world. Following WWII, Japan reincarnated itself as an economic powerhouse, with cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka rising from the ashes to become centers of industry and culture. Japanese culture focuses on the pursuit of perfection, w...
Primetime TV fails to win over younger audiences
Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
After a long, grueling day of school, what is the one thing kids want to do? For several decades, it was turning on the T.V. But in the recent decade, television has been declining steadily and a new form of entertainment has arisen. That media empire is the website YouTube. But why has the once dominant...
Strut it! Taking a look at Viator’s fashionistas
Gianna Licari, Entertainment Editor
February 22, 2019
Some look to magazines for fashion advice. Others look to Instagram for some inspiration. In our halls, however, we have some of fashion’s fiercest players right in our midst. Starting with our fiery females, Ms. Marie Dowd takes the crown for best-dressed female! She received the most votes for...
#MeToo: looking back one year later
Cassie Limberakis, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Nathan Kochera, Staff Writer
October 13, 2020
With there being a finite number of spots in summer gym and the requirement to take three years of physical education, many Saint Viator students have been forced to pass...
Coronavirus leaves March in madness
March 13, 2020
On Thursday, Mar. 12, the NCAA announced that the 2020 March Madness tournament will be cancelled due...
Weighing risk factor of sports
March 13, 2020
Sports can provide many things to athletes. Athletics are an opportunity to socialize and build friendships....
Alyssa Yankee and Morgan Trunda
October 13, 2020
The music and film industry has positively adapted to new regulations during the pandemic. Whether hosted on Instagram Live or a Zoom Webinar, many solo and group artists...
Future is female for Hollywood
March 13, 2020
Easy as pie to enjoy slices year-round
March 13, 2020
Did South Korean ‘Parasite’ get lucky?
March 13, 2020