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REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’

REVIEW: ‘Oppenheimer’ an ‘American Prometheus’

Oppenheimer exceeds expectations with 13 Oscars and a powerful message in movie theaters and homes around the world. By Lylah Jakubiak In a crowded movie theater, darkness stretches across the screen. Suddenly, the audience is encapsulated by a rolling, roaring cloud of glowing fire that snakes across the black. The theater falls silent as they […]

Ten players Bears should target in second round


Ten players Bears should target in second round

By Nicholas Serpico The Bears don’t have many draft picks in this year’s draft, as they lost many of their picks in trading for Khalil Mack and Nick Foles. With no first-round pick, the Bears must rely on two second-round picks. Many players on day two can become starters and make an immediate impact from […]

With revised PGA TOUR schedule, what will events look like?


With revised PGA TOUR schedule, what will events look like?

By Ari Fragen Last week, PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan released a statement regarding the revised 2020 PGA Tour season:  “It’s a complex situation, and we want to balance the commitments to our various partners with playing opportunities for our members – while providing compelling competition to our fans – but all of that must […]

Bulls must be smart in upcoming draft


Bulls must be smart in upcoming draft

By Aidan Rydell All Chicagoans who were alive in the 90s remember how fun it was to watch Michael Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty grow. For that to be able to happen again, there needs to be some strategic drafting and development in the upcoming years. As everyone probably knows, the Bulls are really bad […]

REVIEW: Netflix film ‘All The Bright Places’ will not disappoint


REVIEW: Netflix film ‘All The Bright Places’ will not disappoint

By Emma Bechtle Recently released on Netflix, All the Bright Places, directed by Brett Haley, is a brilliantly captivating film sharing a meaningful story about mental illness. Based on the young adult novel by Jennifer Niven, the film captures a true love story but with a twist that will leave viewers thinking deeply.  Starring Elle […]

REVIEW: Final ‘Star Wars’ movie has rough landing


REVIEW: Final ‘Star Wars’ movie has rough landing

By Nicholas Serpico Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, people have been questioning Disney’s decisions in the making of the Star Wars films, especially the sequel movies. The last movie of the trilogy, released on December 20, 2019, is entertaining but the story feels rushed. While the story felt very rushed, I enjoyed my […]

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 […]