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Mythology on Broadway: Hadestown revisited

Ana Pheister December 20, 2024

**Spoilers for Hadestown ahead**   Greek mythology has had a large impact on the culture of today, in both obvious and subtle ways. The brand Nike, the medical symbol of a caduceus, and the...

Kick back and enjoy a gyro at Mediterranean Cuisine

Pearl de la Cova-Townley, Enzo Litz, and Amelia Kohler December 20, 2024

You guessed it — your favorite foodie trio is back again for another mouth-watering review. Inspired by our cravings, we echolocated to Mediterranean Cuisine on the corner of Water and Mason St. in the...

Brat review and it’s the same but it’s the remix

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms November 22, 2024

I’m bumpin’ that back to October 11, 2024 when Charli xcx released brat and it’s completely different but also still brat, her remix album of the original. It features remixes to each song with various...

Optimism prevails despite losses for the Bucks

Ana Pheister November 22, 2024

The first month of the 2024-25 NBA season has been rough for Bucks fans. The Bucks have gone four and eight as of November 15, and while they seem to be turning it around as of late, they’ve also lost...

The Poppy War explores historical complexities

Ana Pheister November 22, 2024

***MILD SPOILERS*** The Poppy War trilogy, the 2018 debut series of author R.F. Kuang, is a fantasy series based on the Second Sino-Japanese War as well as other aspects of East Asian history.  The...

As the leaves change, coffee shops roll out fall menus

As the leaves change, coffee shops roll out fall menus

Audrey Jenkins and Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms October 25, 2024

Autumn is in the air. Leaves are falling from the trees, apples are ready to be picked, and coffee shops everywhere are releasing their fall drinks.  We have tried some of the newest drinks from cafes...

L’incontro combines great food with fun atmosphere

Amelia Kohler and Pearl de la Cova-Townley October 25, 2024

If you’re looking for a high-end Italian restaurant and a fun, casual night, look no further than L’incontro on Murray Avenue! Recently under new ownership, L’incontro boasts a unique twist on a...

Best new science fiction revealed at Hugos

Ana Pheister and Aiko Levick October 25, 2024

We have never liked pumpkin spice. We have never cared for apple orchards or trick-or-treating, or anything of the like. Nonetheless, we still wait for autumn with anticipation, because October is when...

The new Beetlejuice: fantastic and spooky

The new Beetlejuice: fantastic and spooky

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms October 25, 2024

*SPOILERS AHEAD*   On March 30, 1988, Tim Burton released his second feature film Beetlejuice. It was instantly a hit and is still a spooky movie staple to this day. The film did not end on...

“English Teacher” accurately depicts high school

Ana Pheister October 25, 2024

As it wraps up its first season, FX’s new comedy English Teacher follows a gay English teacher, Evan Marquez (Brian Jordan Alvarez), as he, along with his colleagues, works to manage the demands and...

Nostalgic value lost in The Garfield Movie

Nostalgic value lost in The Garfield Movie

Lucy Kuhnen-Grooms September 20, 2024

*SPOILERS FOR THE GARFIELD MOVIE AHEAD* When you hear the name “Garfield,” what image pops into your head? For a lot of people, it will likely be an orange, black striped, clever, lasagna-loving...

Umbrella Academy finale misses its mark

Ana Pheister September 20, 2024

**SPOILERS FOR THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY SHOW AHEAD, ESPECIALLY SEASON FOUR** Netflix recently released the fourth and final season of their popular show, “The Umbrella Academy,” and viewers are unhappy...