Nostalgia, prices on the rise for trading cards
By Faith Smith The COVID-19 pandemic came with an increase in new interests and hobbies. In March 2020, that aside from the toilet paper hoarding, other shelves were also becoming bare. What happened to all of the sports and camping…
GOP declaration calls agendas into question
By Ashton Becker The Republican Party has officially declared the Jan. 6 capitol riot “legitimate political discourse.” Additionally, the Republican National Committee (RNC) voted to censure House Representatives Liz Cheney of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois due to their…
Winter Olympics control the world stage this week
By Brandon Ladd The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are underway and have been absolutely spellbinding, to steal a 2018 phrase used by NBC figure skating announcer and fashion icon Johnny Weir describing an Adam Ritton performance at the Pyeongchang Winter…
Knuckle Puck EP shows maturity, progress for band
By Connor LaLone Chicago-based punk-pop band Knuckle Puck (“No Good”) released their new EP titled “Disposable Life” on Feb. 4. The EP features two singles, as well as a cover: “Here’s Your Letter,” originally performed by Blink-182 (“I Miss You.”)…
Mitski opens up to listeners in reflective album ‘Laurel Hell’
By Jade Gatling “Laurel Hell” by Mitski (“Two Slow Dancers”) is the artist’s sixth studio album. It was released to most music platforms on Feb. 4, 2022. The Japanese-American singer managed to include numerous musical styles into her work. The…
Bastille’s ‘Give Me the Future’ creates sense of mystery, reflection
By Mackenzie Shields The British band “Bastille” released their fourth album “Give Me the Future” on Feb. 4. In a world full of uncertainty, the band seeks to explore possibilities for what the future may hold. Clocking in at only…
‘Weather Girl’ boasts humorous romance story, positive representation
By Gabrielle Kroeger “Weather Girl” by Rachel Lynn Solomon (“We Can’t Keep Meeting Like This”) is a romantic comedy that follows main character Ari Abrams, a weather girl for a Seattle news station. Ari loves everything about her job, except…
‘Home Team’ avoids discussing scandal, falls flat comedically
By Ethan Stinson During his one-year suspension from the NFL, former New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton assumed a new position as the offensive coordinator for his son’s sixth-grade football team. The youth team’s subsequent success and the controversy surrounding…
2 Chainz outshined by contributing artists in new album
By Patrick Cammarata Rap veteran 2 Chainz (“Grey Area”), formerly known as Tity Boi, returns after two years, following the release of “So Help Me God!” in 2020. The newest album may be the final from the artist, following a…
Kristen Bell shines in satirical Netflix psychological thriller series
Once viewers get past “The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window’s” incredibly long title, they can enjoy Kristen Bell (“Bad Moms”) delivering a stunning performance as Anna, a former painter struggling with grief…
