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Review: The Weeknd — After Hours

Review: The Weeknd — “After Hours”

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2020

After Hours: the fourth studio album from Toronto native Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, dropped March 20 at midnight, reaching #1 on US iTunes’s Top Albums just seven minutes later. The featureless...

A farewell to “Criminal Minds”

Jill Anthony, A&E Editor • March 3, 2020

Criminal Minds, a crime show that has been on the air since 2005, sadly ended Feb. 19, 2020. Having been my favorite TV show for the better half of a decade (yes, I started watching the series at the ripe...

Review: Mac Miller’s ‘Circles’ gives closure to music career

Hailey Grubich, Feature Editor • February 14, 2020

In the months leading up to his death from an accidental overdose in September 2018, Mac Miller was working on his sixth studio album, Circles. Composer-producer and former collaborator Jon Brionn took...

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina confuses viewers with packed plot line

Amelia Carlson, News Editor • February 13, 2020

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina has proved itself to be an engaging show full of dark magic and demonic monsters along with relatable teenage drama that audiences can relate with. The show revolves...

VALENTINES FUN: Drawing Valentines Day cards for friends

‘Galentines Day’ activities that beat sitting at home

Jill Anthony, A&E Editor • February 11, 2020

Often times, a group of friends find themselves bored with nothing to do. Holidays like Valentine’s Day are no different. Lucky for you, I compiled a list of (hopefully) fun things to do this Feb. 14....

Review: Eminem — Music to be Murdered By

Review: Eminem — “Music to be Murdered By”

Mary Petersen, In-Depth Editor • January 28, 2020

In the very early morning of Thursday, January 17, Eminem dropped a full-length album entitled Music to be Murdered By without a hint of promotion, advertisement, or warning aside from a single tweet stating,...

Head-to-Head: TikTok is fun and creates a sense of community

Hailey Grubich, Feature Editor • January 15, 2020

Out of all the social media apps, TikTok should be the least of our worries. While most platforms are used to showcase only the glamorous parts of our lives, TikTok allows us to take a comedic, inclusive,...

Head-to-Head: TikTok is a waste of time

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2020

Ah, yes. TikTok: the mind-numbing, humorless, time-consuming new social media platform taking our generation by storm. The app’s monumental popularity is a bit odd to me, mostly due to the fact that...

Review: 1917

Sam Bull, Editor-in-Chief • January 13, 2020

1917, director Sam Mendes’ latest masterpiece, hits the mark where most war movies fall short. A true testament to humanity and struggle, this film is authentic, somber, and bold, effectively capturing...

YouTuber visit inspires student content creators to explore multimedia as a hobby, career opportunity

Andrew Thompson, News Editor • December 18, 2019

As he walks through the parking lot of a Chicagoland Mariano’s, London YouTuber Tim Burton is grinning from ear to ear. At the far end of the lot, he can see his bright red 2019 Ford GT, valued at...

Bakeries ‘rise’ to the occasion for fall items

Amelia Carlson and Jill Anthony • December 17, 2019

Great Harvest Bakery is one of the newest additions to the line of restaurants and stores along Main Street of downtown Downers Grove. Great Harvest, although a semi-chain restaurant, delivers some of...

Trojans with style: New fashion trends for the New Year

Hailey Grubich, Feature Editor • December 15, 2019

As 2020 draws closer, bold patterns, statement shoes, and comfort are all the rage. We are waving goodbye to our middle school best friends, Adidas Superstars and basic skinny jeans, and welcoming in new...

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