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REVIEW: Madden 19 is worth the upgrade


REVIEW: Madden 19 is worth the upgrade

By Luke Zahner Every year football fans around the country wait for the release of the new Madden game, wondering if it will be a disaster or a masterpiece. The historic gaming franchise’s latest release has improved the visuals, animations, and feel, along with many other new features. But consumers can only wonder: is it […]

Album for ‘A Star is Born’ is diverse, touching


Album for ‘A Star is Born’ is diverse, touching

By Marissa Mirallegro In lives, people look for things that will touch their hearts and the soundtrack for A Star Is Born does just that. The A Star Is Born soundtrack has definitely made its mark on music forever with its groundbreaking composition and heartwarming songs. From the hardcore sound of the guitar to the […]

REVIEW: ‘Mamma Mia 2’ a must-see twist on a classic


REVIEW: ‘Mamma Mia 2’ a must-see twist on a classic

By Ellie Alholm and Caroline Hager Looking for a well thought out, overall fun movie? Mamma Mia, Here We Go Again, is a perfect fit. Mama Mia 2 takes place in Kalokari, Greece, as the main character, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) begins to rebuild her deceased mother’s dream hotel. Sophie experiences tough challenges along the way […]

New TaylorMade Gapr offers options for any golfer


New TaylorMade Gapr offers options for any golfer

By Ari Fragen Ever seen a rocket launch? The new GAPR from TaylorMade turns golf balls into absolute missiles. TaylorMade recently released three new clubs: the GAPR HI, MID, and LO, each corresponding with a golfer’s preference. They were designed to fill the club gap between hybrids and woods. All three models feature TaylorMade’s Speedfoam […]

Newest Grinch adaptation one to check out in theaters


Newest Grinch adaptation one to check out in theaters

By Christian Stevens “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” This famous quote is known around the world during Christmas time and when it is said, everyone knows the story behind it. With not many new Christmas movies coming out this year in theaters, The Grinch is a fun-filled, great movie for all ages. The Grinch […]

REVIEW: Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ is one of her best yet


REVIEW: Grande’s ‘Sweetener’ is one of her best yet

By Lynsey Kunert After releasing an emotional album on Aug. 17, Ariana Grande earned one of the best reviews in her musical diary: the Sweetener album. With collaborations with two all-time famous rappers, Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams, Sweetener is one of the hottest albums yet! One of Ariana’s number one singles from the album […]

REVIEW: G-Eazy’s “The Beautiful and Damned”


REVIEW: G-Eazy’s “The Beautiful and Damned”

By Isabella Mikula G-Eazy’s newest album The Beautiful and Damned is worth listening to. He raps about where he first started and the struggles he went through to. Then he goes on to how he’s moved on to become better than he was when he first started. Gerald Earl Gillum, formally known as “G-Eazy” or […]

OPINION: Batavia’s busted bathrooms


OPINION: Batavia’s busted bathrooms

By Ben Barranco and Emma Kielion Bathrooms are a necessity everywhere you go. You would think in a school where children spend an average of seven hours a day, the bathrooms would be cleaner and more accessible. Surprisingly, they almost always fall flat and never reach their mark. First, the school bathrooms, specifically the cleanliness […]

REVIEW: Halloween stands out for exciting special effects; fails to live up to hype


REVIEW: Halloween stands out for exciting special effects; fails to live up to hype

By Xander Lundblad 40 years ago, Michael Myers took the world by storm. His signature horror music playing while he was hunting down his victims was all the rage in pop culture and helped contribute to the creation of an iconic horror film. Last week, another sequel was added to the Halloween franchise, which theoretically […]

REVIEW: New COD game worth a play


REVIEW: New COD game worth a play

By Joseph Miller Call of Duty, a first-person shooter game famous for its various modes of play, recently released their latest instalment of the game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is like the pre-existing games in the way that gamers can still play Multiplayer and Zombies, but Treyarch […]