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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 23, 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.

Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Ray

Jordan Shannon, Entertainment Writer December 11, 2023

Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd? is an album by Lana Del Rey that consists of 16 songs that artistically range from interludes to ballads. This album also has collaborations with...

Nv2.0 Review

Cailyn Bell, Entertainment Editor November 28, 2023

N: The Way of the Ninja is a somewhat popular platformer game that was first released in 2004. Its last sequel, N++, was released years later. Its predecessor, Nv2.0, required a review before committing...

Blackout: Book Review

Alanna Ross, writer November 13, 2023

Blackout is a short novel curated by six different black authors; Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon. In this story a blackout takes place...

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