By Bryant Grizzell Earlier this year, a new Japanese restaurant opened on Kirk Rd: A chain location of Nori Sushi and Grill, located at 2933 Kirk Rd, in Aurora. Providing a leisurely dining experience, offering a wide variety of sushi, noodles, and bento boxes, and all for a great price, it’s sure to be a […]

By Zahra Ahmad Gran Turismo, a film based on a true story, released Aug, 25th, 2023, illustrates the unimaginable occurrences in the life of Jann Mardenborough.  The film did a phenomenal job from accuracy to tone in encapsulating the story of Jann Mardenborough and his journey to F1, describing the “drive” it takes to show-up […]

Excellent movie remake opportunity ruined by casting and writing flaws Fluorescent blue lights flash in a shadowed room full of teenage partygoers frozen in time, their faces darkly illuminated by the pulsating sheen. Through it all, Renee Rap, playing Regina George, hypnotizes a stunned audience with her melodious voice, dominating the motionless Halloween party.  This […]

By Sunnove Carlson ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ is the long awaited sequel of the movie ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’. It came out June 2, 2023 and was immediately adored by the world. With the introduction of new characters, diving deep into the lore of the Spider-Verse, and the incredibly heightened animation quality, ‘Spider-Man: Across the […]

By Emma Stoodley Luckiest Girl Alive, a new Netflix film, is another book-to-movie adaptation failure. Since its release, the film has spent all of its time on the Netflix Top 10. The book, following the same name, was written by Jessica Knoll, came out in 2015, and spent four months on best-seller lists. It follows […]

By: Emma Stoodley ABC’s producers of The Bachelorette chose to do something this past season that they have never done before: two bachelorettes at the same time. Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, both in the final three on Clayton Echard’s previous season of The Bachelor, were the test run for this idea. Alongside the host, […]

The 2018 album “Twin Fantasy” by indie-rock band Car Seat Headrest is a concept album in which the lead singer Will Toledo sings mainly about a relationship of his. It explores many topics such as love, youth, and insecurity. It was originally recorded in 2011 by Toledo in his college dorm room. Seven years later […]

By Emma Stoodley May 5th, also known as Cinco de Mayo, is a very popular night for Mexican Restaurants within the Fox Valley Area. I joined in on this and tried a Mexican restaurant that was recommended to me.  La Mesa is a modern Mexican restaurant located in downtown St. Charles near the Fox River. […]

By Cole Conklin A fascinating mix between fantasy, science fiction, action, thrillers, and psychological horror, the much anticipated Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness certainly steps out of the traditional bounds of Marvel movies. For the average moviegoer, the movie is reminiscent of films such as The Matrix, Inception, and Interstellar, with a creative […]

By Faith Borré Taylor Swift has once again captured the hearts of her fan base and new listeners alike with her extended version of “All Too Well” from her 2012 album Red. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)” has encompassed the harsh realities of moving on, falling too fast, and […]