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REVIEW: ‘1917’ shows the marvels of cinematic directing


REVIEW: ‘1917’ shows the marvels of cinematic directing

By Brogan Pierce When thinking of old war movies, we often think of dated classics such as Saving Private Ryan or Band of Brothers, yet the new movie 1917 brings an exciting feature on a grueling mission by two friends from World War I. 1917 brings a new twist to movies through its amazing filming, […]

Lumineers unique new album, a worthy listen


Lumineers unique new album, a worthy listen

By Lauren Cole The Lumineers new album, III, is an album like no other. It is a very enjoyable and interesting listen. The album is set up in a way that is very unique from other albums, in a series of three acts. Each of them tell a story about a different generation of the […]

REVIEW: Surfaces’ new album is recipe for remedy


REVIEW: Surfaces’ new album is recipe for remedy

By Kelly Wenzel Surfaces’ new album, Horizons, is a Ted Talk set to a rhythm that makes the listener want to get themself out of bed, dance, and reflect the attitude of the catchy song “Sunny Side Up.” Not only does this beautifully integrated string of songs preach messages that kids and adults alike need […]

REVIEW: TaylorMade raises the bar with new SIM and SIM Max Drivers


REVIEW: TaylorMade raises the bar with new SIM and SIM Max Drivers

By Ari Fragen In recent years, TaylorMade drivers have become among the most popular and frequently used drivers by the PGA Tour’s best players. Tiger Woods, world number one Rory McIlroy, and numbers two and three in Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka have played TaylorMade drivers and given them the validation and respect they need […]

REVIEW: ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ takes gaming to the next level


REVIEW: ‘Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’ takes gaming to the next level

By Garret Sims The Star Wars saga has been a pop-culture phenomenon for over 40 years, and even people who haven’t seen the movies are familiar with the storylines and characters. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the newest Star Wars multi-platform game, and it has quickly become a fan favorite earning a 9 out […]

REVIEW: Third installment of ‘Jumanji’ a must see


REVIEW: Third installment of ‘Jumanji’ a must see

By Alexa VanderLuitgaren The non-stop humor and adventure keeps the audience on the edge of their seats while watching Jumanji 3, The Next Level Just like the other Jumanji movies, this movie includes action and excitement, nail-biting moments, and life lessons. The Next Level is filled with humor and irony, along with adventure and hope. This […]

REVIEW: Mac Miller wraps up his career with ‘Circles’


REVIEW: Mac Miller wraps up his career with ‘Circles’

By Lucy Lisberg The death of a musician does not necessarily mean the death of their music career. After passing away in September of 2018, Mac Miller still had songs that were yet to be released to his fans. Luckily this past January, his new album Circles caught the attention of many listeners. It’s a […]

REVIEW: Lil Uzi’s newest album wasn’t worth a three-year wait


REVIEW: Lil Uzi’s newest album wasn’t worth a three-year wait

By Aidan Rydell Die-hard Lil Uzi fans waited three years for him to drop something new and it wasn’t worth the wait. The album, entitled Eternal Atake, doesn’t start out great with the song called “Baby Pluto.” It’s controversial and some people really like it but some don’t. Personally, I think it’s too repetitive, boring, […]

REVIEW: Reusable Bags by Bumkins a solid investment


REVIEW: Reusable Bags by Bumkins a solid investment

By Allie Perez When it comes to packing food to go, a plastic sandwich bag is a must. Or is it?  Although plastic bags seem like a staple, there are alternative options that are environmentally friendly. A company called Bumkins has made the newest, convenient products for those who are always on the go.  The […]

Review comparing Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises


Review comparing Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruises

By Kyle Rindt Ever wounding what vacation you could take over spring break? Well, you should go on one of the 314 different cruise ships that will take you across the world. But with each offering almost the same experience, what makes a cruise line unique or different from another? Two of the more popular […]