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REVIEW: Raising Cane’s is not better than Chick-fil-a 


REVIEW: Raising Cane’s is not better than Chick-fil-a 

By Irulan Riley Recently Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers opened in Batavia, giving Chick-fil-a a new competitor. With the new restaurant just across the road from Chick-fil-a, direct competition will be going on between the two restaurants, sparking the debate on whether Raising Cane’s or Chick-fil-a is the better place to eat at.  The restaurant has […]

REVIEW: ‘Frozen II’ picks up where it left off


REVIEW: ‘Frozen II’ picks up where it left off

By Jayelin Haines Frozen is back, “showing itself” to be just as charming and gorgeous as the last one. Frozen II came out on Nov. 22, 2019, and rocked the box office. Coming in at $358.2 million the first week worldwide, Frozen II has shattered its records from the first installment. The original Frozen did […]

REVIEW: ‘So Much Fun’ already a hip-hop classic


REVIEW: ‘So Much Fun’ already a hip-hop classic

By Nelson Rerko Young Thug has been one of the most influential rappers in the modern hip hop era, and his newest album, So Much Fun, perfectly encapsulates the new age rap sound. This album deserves a listen from any fan of the genre, as there are many different sounding songs, varying between production and […]

REVIEW: ‘Booksmart’ a solid blend of drama, comedy


REVIEW: ‘Booksmart’ a solid blend of drama, comedy

By Ben Budke Have you ever worked so hard, on an important opportunity in your life, only for other people to achieve as far as you have, even though they didn’t work as hard as you did?  Well, Amy and Molly can relate as they worked so hard in school for a top college and […]

Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan: Season 2’ did not disappoint


Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan: Season 2’ did not disappoint

By Ryan Ingold Jack Ryan, the former analyst who took down one of the CIA’s most wanted terrorists, Mousa Bin Souleiman, is back for another season. Ryan has a new title, CIA head of Terror, Finance, and Arms Division (T-FAD). In season two, however, the storyline doesn’t revolve around a terrorist threat in the United […]

REVIEW: ‘Joker’ a serious glimpse into a psychopath


REVIEW: ‘Joker’ a serious glimpse into a psychopath

By Kyle Neibch Mental illness has been a serious problem recently and it is shown in the movie Joker, a movie that everyone should see; there are multiple lessons viewers can take away from the movie.   Joker is one of the most impressive films of the year. With a little action here and there and […]

‘Little Women’ has empowering themes


‘Little Women’ has empowering themes

By Jayelin Haines The 2019 motion picture, Little Women, has proven to be everything but little. This brand new take on the 150-year-old novel by Louisa May Alcott hit theaters on December 25, 2019, and earned a whopping $16.8 million on its first weekend. This wonderful narrative will unlock its viewer’s emotions and find a […]

REVIEW: Bitlife a game to check out


REVIEW: Bitlife a game to check out

By Sophie Dominguez Want to know what it’s like to be a brain surgeon or get plastic surgery? Want to get the chance to have 17 kids and name them whatever you’d like? These are all things gamers can do on the new app BitLife. BitLife is a simulator game where players can control someone’s […]

Review: ‘A Love Letter to You 3’ one of Redd’s best albums yet


Review: ‘A Love Letter to You 3’ one of Redd’s best albums yet

Trippie Redd’s new album A Love Letter to You 3, which was released on Nov. 9, is one of his best albums. In this album, Redd shows more of a softer side. Redd’s albums have been a hit or miss and this one turned out amazing. In all of his songs leading up to this […]

REVIEW: Orange’s crippling fame ruins show


REVIEW: Orange’s crippling fame ruins show

By Lynsey Kunert On July 27, Netflix’s original Orange is the New Black season 6 aired and critics have despised the season for multiple reasons. In my opinion, it wasn’t the greatest because it was poorly made based on the scrambled scenes that had no purpose in the show. From the beginning of the latest […]