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REVIEW: ‘Lost in Space’ worth a watch


REVIEW: ‘Lost in Space’ worth a watch

By Allyson Mata The new Netflix show Lost in Space has put an idea to the minds of the audience on the idea of the future and makes hearts beat faster as the Robinsons are faced with a series of tragic events that could change their life. When a family of five gets lost in […]

REVIEW: Gambino explains America in a song


REVIEW: Gambino explains America in a song

By Izzy Mach “This is America” is Donald Glover’s, also known as Childish Gambino, newest song that was released on May 5. The song features other rappers such as Young Thug, Slim Jxmmi, 21 Savage, Blocboy JB, Quavo, and smokepurpp. The music video was released the same time as the song was. To start off, […]

Top Five Places to Visit Before College


Top Five Places to Visit Before College

By Leah Wukitsch Looking for some nice places to visit? Well, these places are perfect for you! Here are 10 places to visit before college.   Colorado Colorado has cute little shops and beautiful mountains. I recommend going to Breckenridge or Vail if you want to go skiing. Breckenridge also has a great Fourth of […]

Highly anticipated movies of 2019


Highly anticipated movies of 2019

By Cass Norville How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (March 1, 2019) – The third film in Dreamworks’ How To Train Your Dragon series, this film will focus on the main characters, Hiccup, and his dragon, Toothless, as threats fall upon Hiccup’s people and his dragons. Captain Marvel (March 6, 2019) – The […]

No hesitation for translation


No hesitation for translation

By Rudy Mix To quote the fictional science fiction series, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, written by Douglas Adams, “… if you stick a Babel fish in your ear you can instantly understand anything said to you in any form of language.” Something with the same capabilities to translate whatever language came across one’s […]

The subgenres of rock and roll


The subgenres of rock and roll

By Julianna Tassi Rock and roll wouldn’t be anything close to what it is without the initial influence of blues and jazz ideas. Through artists like B.B. King and Chuck Berry, these roots soon developed into a new genre. This new form of music was seen as very bold and risky at the time. It […]

REVIEW: ‘Infinity War’ worth decade long wait


REVIEW: ‘Infinity War’ worth decade long wait

By Rudy A. Mix Seventy-six characters, all developing from at least three decades of comic-book lore, ten years of moviemaking, and ten years of anticipation has led Marvel to Avengers: Infinity War. This one movie has had so much anticipation for it, and it finally came out on April 27. It definitely fulfilled the anticipation. […]

Top 5 coffee shops in Kane County


Top 5 coffee shops in Kane County

Grahams 318 Not only is it in the heart of charming downtown Geneva, it also has amazing coffee. There are various options on the menu that could satisfy anyone. My personal favorite drink is their vanilla chai tea latte. They have the typical trendy coffee house drinks such as almond milk lattes, but they also […]

Top 10 things to do before prom


Top 10 things to do before prom

By Hailey Holt Have fun- This is probably the most important thing to do before, during, and after prom. This is your last high school dance if you’re a senior, and if you’re in any other grade it’s still a time to enjoy. There’s no point going through all this hassle if you don’t have […]

REVIEW: “A Quiet Place” makes noise in the box office


REVIEW: “A Quiet Place” makes noise in the box office

By Katie Cole Heart racing. Body tensing up. Sweaty palms. Scared to make a sound. Anyone who’s seen A Quiet Place is bound to have experienced these symptoms. Released April 6,  A Quiet Place has everyone talking. It has been at the top of the box office for two weeks now with $132 million in […]