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Top ten songs downloaded in 2018


Top ten songs downloaded in 2018

By Allison Pumo “Wait,” by Maroon 5 This song was released on Feb. 8 by Maroon 5, a band consisting of five band members who started making music in 2001. “Wait” is from the album Red Pill Blues. As of today, they currently have 12 albums. “Heaven,” by Kane Brown Ranking number nine on iTunes […]

The unfortunate truth behind traveling over spring break


The unfortunate truth behind traveling over spring break

By Karlee Rindt Spring Break: The time to leave this very cold and depressing state known as Illinois and travel to a warm, exotic, fun-filled place. It’s what you’ve been waiting for since January. You’ve daydreamed about it in class, planned out what each day will bring, imagined how tan you will become in a […]

Top five Netflix shows to watch


Top five Netflix shows to watch

By Joanna Garcia On My Block: On My Block immediately started trending when this show was added to Netflix. What made it different was that people could relate to it because real-life problems with comedy was incorporated into the show. Four friends are about to start high school. On My Block is centered around the […]

Spring Madlib


Spring Madlib

Oh, (SEASON)! Oh, (SEASON)! (SEASON) has finally (VERB)! The long winter days are now coming to an (ADJECTIVE). Spring comes with the (Adjective) air and the (ADJECTIVE) of (Flower). Spring is the time where baby (ANIMAL) are (ADJECTIVE). You can hear the (VERB) of (BIRD) on the tree (NOUN/s). You can see the (NOUN) outside […]

Top 4 Animated TV shows to watch in 2018


Top 4 Animated TV shows to watch in 2018

By Lilika Suzuki   NO 1        “Banana Fish” (starting July 2018) The reason why it was chosen as the top animated show to watch is that this comic’s story is well produced and thousands of people cried a lot for the two main characters. The storyline is dark and heavy. It has a lot of […]

Top 10 classic rock bands


Top 10 classic rock bands

By Julianna Tassi Classic rock is the most revolutionary music genre of all time. These bands of the 1960’s, 70’s, and 80’s framed the world of rock and roll as we know it today. Led Zeppelin – From Robert Plant’s unmistakable vocals to Jimmy Page’s flawless riffs and solos to John Bonham’s intricate unique drum […]

REVIEW: ‘Renegades’ worth checking out


REVIEW: ‘Renegades’ worth checking out

By Cass Norville An American mythologist, Joseph Campbell, once said that “a hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Marissa Meyer, an American author, wrote a novel, Renegades, about people dedicating their lives to something greater. But her novel doesn’t necessarily focus on the heroes. In her […]

‘Ni No Kuni 2’ Review: Fun through gameplay, story, visuals


‘Ni No Kuni 2’ Review: Fun through gameplay, story, visuals

By Rudy A. Mix Sitting on his throne looking over Evermore, Evan Pettiwhisker Tildrum is somewhat thankful, though still angered, for the coup d’etat that allowed him to make new friendships. Ni No Kuni 2 is a game that acts more as a way to pass time quite fast. Many times one may find themselves […]

10 types of friends in high school


10 types of friends in high school

By Joy Mazur High school friendships are often portrayed as being filled with drama and conflict, but that’s not always the case. Although we may not all have a friend like Regina George from Mean Girls, there certainly are different types of friends. These are the 10 you will have in high school.   The […]

Top eight new songs this week


Top eight new songs this week

By Leah Wukitsch and Maddie Smith Are you looking for new music? Do you like discovering new songs? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Below is a list of songs that are new this week. “Call Out My Name” – The Weeknd – People say “Call Out My Name” is about ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. […]