By Elisa Reamer Jake Kasdan brings on an action-filled reboot of the 1995 version of Jumanji. Though the same concept, the movies are uncomparable. No movie could be as great as one that Williams starred in, but this is still very well done. If you enjoy comedy, this movie is a must-see.  In the remake, […]

By Abigail Solano Starting off the new year strong, BØRNS released his newest album Blue Madonna on Jan. 12. After a three-year hiatus from releasing new music, 2018 has brought his second album that includes 12 noteworthy tracks. The indie/alternative album features a wide range of vocals advancing from his first album Dopamine. BØRNS takes […]

By Vanessa True Greta Gerwig’s Lady Bird is a funny, purely human, coming-of-age story. Gerwig is a talented actress, writer, and director that has had some major impact in the film industry. Lady Bird has had a highly respected year with countless nominations and awards from prestigious academies, such as Academy Awards and the Golden […]

By Emilee Ivan Tucked away in Batavia lies a wonderful restaurant that brings culture to our town. From the moment you walk in, you are taken into another world.  The room surrounded by a deep red room with tealight candles at every table. Calming music is playing in the background. Fresh sushi is being made […]

By Erin Golden Pitch Perfect 3 may not have been a perfect movie but it sure got a lot of laughs out of people, including me. Pitch Perfect 1 and 2 had a nice storyline that made sense, while Pitch Perfect 3 was a bit more jumbled and seemed to not follow the storyline as […]

By Rudy Mix An omniscient being, intriguing politics, and teenagers just trying to understand society are all present in this book and its prequel. Scythe is the first book in the Arc of a Scythe trilogy, written by Neal Shusterman. Though Scythe remains a wondrous book that introduces a complex dystopian world, it seems as […]

By Emily Tratar The Crucible, written by Arthur Miller, was put on by Steppenwolf theatre in October. This play about the Salem Witch trials fit perfectly into their black box theater setting. The director, Jonathan Berry, brilliantly adapted this production to really strip the characters relationships and motives raw. The main character, Abby Williams (Naima […]

By Emma Exon Maze Runner: The Death Cure is the final film in the Maze Runner series, but certainly not the least. The movie is action-packed and sure to shock any audience. With plenty of intense scenes and emotional twists, this movie is a must-see. For those who haven’t followed the trilogy as closely, the […]

By Michael Lanterman The sci-fi genre has been re-sleeved; literally. Netflix’s new hit series Altered Carbon, released on February 2, 2018, is gritty, violent, action-packed, saucy, and a whole lot of fun for both sci-fi nerds and people just looking for something to binge watch. Creator and executive producer Laeta Kalogridis produces another masterpiece that […]

By Elisa Reamer When leaving Illinois for college, there are a lot of things here that you will never get to experience again. Either it’s because your entire family is moving with you, or you are going to move to that state after college. This A-Z list has everything you need to do or places […]