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Emma and Dexter spark up a conversation with each other during their youth (Photo courtesy of IMDB).

Why “One Day” is one of the best trending TV shows today

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training February 26, 2024

    Based on the emotional novel by David Nicholls, the mini-series “One Day” was released on Netflix Feb. 8 and is currently in the top 5 most popular releases. “One Day,”...

Lisa Swallows (Kathryn Newton) alongside her zombie boyfriend (Cole Sprouse). (Photo courtesy of MXN Entertainment/Lollipop Woods)

‘Lisa Frankenstein’ is to die for!

By Ja’Nyah Villa, Senior Reporter February 19, 2024

“Lisa Frankenstein” hit theaters on February 9 and was expected to be a romantic-comedy, but surprisingly ended up being quite the suspense film.  The movie follows a high school girl Lisa...

The cover of "Party School" features a nude representation of the main character running across a football field.

“Party School” offers some enjoyment, but little substance

By Lauren Dusing, Guest Contributor February 7, 2024

    With college in mind, ever wonder what it would be like to attend a party school? In John Hart’s book "Party School", Dylan Mills goes from a preppy high school, that he barely...

The cover art for "american dream" displays a baby picture of 21 Savage, with several personal details scattered throughout. The promotional images released on Instagram for this LP followed a similar format, with Savage announcing the features by posting baby pictures of the guest contributors. (Photo credit: rateyourmusic.com)

“american dream” is (almost) a dream come true

By Dhanveer Gill, Managing Editor February 5, 2024

    "american dream" is 21 Savage's triumphant return to solo music, after a dizzying number of guest appearances and collaborations. While the album suffers from some minor flaws,...

The show is really good at establishing the world of Percy Jackson, the setting feels like the Camp Half Blood that original fans read in the books (Photo Courtesy of Disney Studios)

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” does not live up to expectations

By Karidja Monjolo, Managing Editor January 31, 2024
A deep dive into Percy Jackson and the Olympians and why it might be a respectable adaption, but not a successful show.

Worth the ‘stop’

By Violeta Rivera, Reporter January 27, 2024

The Plastics make their way to West Chicago Community High School: from left to right, Sasha Baumgartner, Sami Moesch, Ja'Nyah Villa, and Karidja Monjolo.

“Mean Girls”: The musical movie was ‘so not fetch!’

By Ja'Nyah Villa, Editor-in-Training January 24, 2024

    Fans geared up to watch and sing along to the new “Mean Girls” musical that dropped in January 2024, but were sadly disappointed by the film’s poor acting and musical numbers. “Mean...

NF's "HOPE" is the artist's latest rap album, released at the end of 2023.

Underappreciated rapper NF tops charts with ‘HOPE’

By Fernando Calvillo-Morales, Multimedia Content Creator January 17, 2024

    Starting from nobody to becoming somebody, NF released his fifth Studio Album “HOPE” this past April, garnering attention after seeing a massive rise in rankings and viewerships. NF...

COSRX is known for having a minimalist design, which is clearly displayed with the serum's packaging

The viral serum with 96% snail – yes, snail – filtrate

By Anjali Rai, Reporter January 14, 2024

    If you are looking for a hydrating serum that leaves the skin feeling glossy and moisturized, the COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin might just be the perfect choice. The COSRX Advanced...

Move over Crumbl: Dear Donuts has a wide range of flavorful treats and coffees, making it a perfect destination for a snack. These are just three doughnuts of their specialty doughnuts. Vanilla bean on the right, yuzu cheesecake in the middle, and the ube doughnut on the left.

The best ube doughnuts around

By Lizbeth Padilla, Reporter January 10, 2024

    Dear Donuts, 570 S Randall Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174 (331) 235-5960). Drinks $ 2-$7; Corn Dogs $5-$6; Ice cream $4-$6; Donuts $4.  If you are looking for a relaxing, cozy work...

A statue of Harry Caray in front of many photos of celebrities standing with the statue.

Take me out to… Harry Caray’s Tavern

By Olivia Heredia, Reporter January 2, 2024

Harry Caray’s Tavern, 700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611 (312-527-9700). Starters $14.95-$6.95; Entrees $24.95-$19.95; Salads $18.95-$12.95; Burgers and Sandwiches $17.95-$15.95.     “Holy...

The food at La Cocina de Maria in West Chicago cannot be beat.

West Chicago’s La Cocina de Maria is a five-star small business

By Daniela Perez, Reporter December 20, 2023

La Cocina de Maria, 142 W. Washington St., West Chicago 60185 (630 520-2699). Plates $13.99- $16.99 ; entrees $2.95-16.99; desserts $6.99; drinks $1.50-$6.99     Those who have tried...

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