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1st Annual Peoria Music Live Festival

1st Annual Peoria Music Live Festival

Tyler Weaver, Writer November 17, 2024

“Will it play in Peoria?” The question that has been around since the 1800’s and has evolved over the years. “If it plays in Peoria, it will play anywhere.” This is regarding products, people,...

With the Fire on High Book Review

With the Fire on High Book Review

November 12, 2024

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo follows the journey of Emoni Santiago, a teen mother in her final year of high school. Set in Philadelphia, Emoni has a passion for culinary arts and struggles...

Album Review: Cuts & Bruises by Inhaler

Album Review: Cuts & Bruises by Inhaler

Marley Clark, writer November 2, 2024

Cuts & Bruises is an album by Irish band, Inhaler. Originating from Dublin, Ireland, Inhaler, formed in 2012, consists of the following members: lead vocalist and guitarist, Elijah Hewson, bassist...

Why We’re so Jazzed About Jazz (and You Should be Too)

Why We’re so Jazzed About Jazz (and You Should be Too)

Jackson Andrews, writer September 22, 2024

We all know about jazz, a worldwide phenomenon that many listen to every day, from elevators to radio to TV shows, it is found everywhere. But what exactly is jazz? Jazz is a genre of music that originated...

the rose that grew from concrete

Book Review: The Rose That Grew from Concrete by Tupac Shakur

Alanna Ross, writer September 19, 2024

Some may know The Rose That Grew from Concrete, as one of the many popular songs by Tupac Shakur. But not only was it a popular song, it was a poem. For those who do not recognize Tupac Shakur, he was...

Beverly Theater, Peoria, IL

Movie Marketing: The Resurgance of Movie Theaters

Ayannah Garcia, writer September 19, 2024

July 21, 2023. The day that the cultural phenomenon Barbenheimer was released, which are the movies Barbie and Oppenheimer. “Hi, Barbie” was heard everywhere. It was like the entire world came together...

The album cover for The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

Chappell Roan: The Rise of a Midwest Princess

Jordan Shannon, Writer September 18, 2024

Among many rising pop stars, one seems to stand out in particular, Chappell Roan. Chappell Roan is unlike many other pop stars rising in fame due to the fact that she did not have a start in Hollywood...

The Naturals -Book Review

The Naturals -Book Review

Katelynn Wisner, Writer September 18, 2024

Serial Killings have been around since the beginning of history and ultimately were not documented until the serial killings of the notorious Jack the Ripper. In the United States, there are an estimated...

Is Maya Hawke a Nepo Baby or Does She Have Talent?

Is Maya Hawke a Nepo Baby or Does She Have Talent?

Jordan Shannon, Writer March 5, 2024

Before Maya Hawke is discussed, we must first understand what a “nepo baby” is. A nepo baby, short for nepotism baby, is a term for a child of famous parents, perhaps actors or politicians, who may...

What The River Knows book review

What The River Knows book review

Katelynn Wisner, Writer March 4, 2024

World-wide mysteries always lead people to become intrigued and mystified by places, things, or even people. Whether it be about rulers of ancient civilizations or sought after treasure from times unlike...

A Charlie Brown Christmas: What makes this TV special timeless?

A Charlie Brown Christmas: What makes this TV special timeless?

Tyler Weaver, Writer March 4, 2024

“I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel.” You may wonder if this quote is from a mystery or drama...

Top Ten Concert Tours of 2023

Tyler Weaver, Entertainment Writer December 11, 2023
2023 has been a big year for many musical artists, with multiple national and international tours happening throughout the year. With artists in genres ranging from pop-punk to country, here are ten of the most popular concert tours of this year ranked from the least amount of money brought in at the box office, to the most.
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