Video star takes on writing

Renee Calhoun, Staff Writer

September 28, 2017

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Internet stars have been gaining increased popularity in recent years, with follower counts ranging from hundreds to millions. Content creators also make significant amount per the number of views per video. So, it seems like a no-brainer, these internet stars would double their profits by writing a book...

Audiences can’t get enough of ‘It’

Gianna Licari, Staff Writer

September 28, 2017

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Pennywise the Dancing Clown’s infamous line, “We all float down here”, has struck fear into the hearts of many for over thirty years. Now, he makes a spine-chilling reappearance in the new adaptation of “It”, directed by Andy Muschietti. The movie is based on Stephen King’s 1986 bestselling novel of...

Spiderman vs Wonder Woman

Nicole Marcinkus, Editor-in-Chief

August 25, 2017

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Spider-Man:Homecoming and Wonder Woman were both box-office hits of the summer, and in their own thematic ways; both movies covered topics extremely applicable to modern society, connecting the present world with older, feel-good characters and storylines to create cinematic successes. (WARNING: Possible ...

Don’t See ‘The Emoji Movie’

Danny Hegberg, Entertainment Editor

August 25, 2017

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The Emoji Movie doesn’t deserve a review. In fact, it doesn’t deserve any of the attention, discussion, or money that regular, well-intention-ed films receive. Starring such comedy legends as T.J. Miller, James Corden, Maya Rudolph, and even the well-respected Sir Patrick Stewart, it is a surpri...

‘Baby Driver’: Old Hollywood Escapism

Danny Hegberg

August 25, 2017

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Edgar Wright never fails to please. This fact has been proven continuously through his critically acclaimed Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010), and, now, Baby Driver. Baby Driver is one of those special movies. It echoes the sentiment of old Hollywood fil...

Shawn Mendes illuminates the world

Cailyn Currie, Entertainment Editor

August 23, 2017

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As 18,500 fans shouted out the lyrics to the songs from his new album, Shawn Mendes took complete control of the Allstate Arena. Opening his set with “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back,” he commanded the stage in the August heat with his alluring voice, compelling guitar and rhythms. Shawn M...

Let’s Review: Summer 2017

August 23, 2017

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Disney goes downhill

Sarwan Moghamis, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

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Jimmy Neutron, Johnny Bravo, Dave the Barbarian--if it ain't broke why fix it? These were the characters that made Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Disney Channel the best channels to get up in the morning for. These days, the channels are going downhill due to all the new and ridiculously stupid sho...

Most vicious superhero has soft side

Jim Scully, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

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"Logan” is a violent yet touching and heartwarming story that is a captivating departure from the genre, with a more human take on the superhuman world of the X-men. Its R rating is a result of the gruesome carnage created by the grizzled wolverine Hugh Jackman portrays in the film. The bloody fight...

Ed Sheeran comes out from hiding with hit album

Cailyn Currie, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

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The beloved English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran, has captured the hearts of millions across the world once again. His newest album, “Divide,” released on Friday, March 3, incorporated his usual guitar sound with hints of Irish folk styles in some of the new songs. Themes of this album include: p...

The tale as old as time gets new look

Emily Bremner, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

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The beloved tale as old as time, “Beauty and the Beast”, is coming back to your screen, this time, in live-action. Disney’s live action remakes of classic animated films such as “Cinderella”, “Maleficent” and “The Jungle Book” were box office hits, and “Beauty and the Beast” will...

Artists freed from the fetters of labels

Danny Hegberg, Staff Writer

March 24, 2017

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When famous, Chicago-born Chance the Rapper won the award for Best New Artist at the 2016 Grammys, he became a hero for all artists undergoing the long, slow process of independent recognition. Artists without record labels have been on the music scene ever since the creation of the modern music industry,...