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Maps Chocolate and Coffee

Ally Pruente (she/her), Co-Editor In Chief October 4, 2021

Many chain coffee shops around our area are decorated to appeal to the average coffee and pastry lover. Soothing music fills the air. The quaint study spaces around the room fill up with customers hoping...

Fearless (Taylor's Version) Review

Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Review

Emily Alexander, Copy Editor April 19, 2021

Last week, 11-time Grammy award winner, Taylor Swift, released her 10th studio album. The album consists of re-recorded songs from her 2008 album, “Fearless” and six unreleased songs from “the vault.”  Since...

Strawberry lemonade, Jayhawker and Arnold Palmer teas from Ad Astra Nutrition.

Ad Astra Nutrition

Ally Pruente, Online Editor February 26, 2021

As I grow older, I've developed a want for a healthy plate, but my childhood addiction to sweets still remains. The balance between what you need to fuel your body and what you want is a hard battle...

2020 Movie Reviews

Ruth Demeke, Online Editor January 27, 2021

Tenet 4.5/5 stars Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” tells the story of a man on a mission to save the world. Time, which is something commonly explored in Nolan’s work, is seen as something to...

Uncut Gems Review

Uncut Gems Review

Zach Dulny, Critic January 27, 2020

“Uncut Gems” is a 2019 Mystery/Crime film about a jeweler who gambles money that he has borrowed from dangerous people. He gets in trouble and ends up having to engage in high stake bets to try and...

Jumanji: The Next Level Review

Jumanji: The Next Level Review

Zach Dulny, Critic January 27, 2020

“Jumanji: The Next Level” is a 2019 Fantasy/Action movie that has the same charm as its 2017 prequel had. It’s funny, enjoyable and a cheesy good time that is very fun to watch. This is a sequel...

Richard Jewell Review

Richard Jewell Review

Zach Dulny, Critic January 21, 2020

“Richard Jewell” is a 2019 Drama based on the true story of Richard Jewell and his relationship with the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. It follows a security guard who found a bomb and was called...

Little Women Review

Little Women Review

Zach Dulny, Critic January 8, 2020

“Little Women” is a 2019Historical period drama that is possibly the best movie of the year. With it’s beautiful acting, enchanting soundtrack, amazing story and emotional watching experience, this...

Jojo Rabbit Review

Jojo Rabbit Review

Zach Dulny, Critic December 9, 2019

“Jojo Rabbit” is a 2019 drama/comedy that takes a satirical spin on Nazi Germany. It’s written, directed by and features Taika Waititi as Adolf Hitler. The movie tells the story of a Nazi boy who...

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Review

A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood Review

Zach Dulny, Critic December 3, 2019

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a 2019 drama that gives you such a happy feeling when watching. Telling the real story of Tom Junod and his experiences with Mr. Fred Rogers, the movie stars...

Ford v Ferrari review

Ford v Ferrari review

Zach Dulny, Critic November 23, 2019

“Ford v Ferrari” is a 2019 drama/sport movie. It has real, human like characters along with exceptional performances and great action that comes together for an overall enjoyable movie–with its only...

Dr. Sleep review

Dr. Sleep review

Zach Dulny, Critic November 20, 2019

“Dr. Sleep” is an unusual 2019 fantasy/thriller. This movie is based off of the book of the same name by Stephen King. While an intriguing book, it is an odd movie  It tries to match some of the art...

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