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Character Jess Mariano from the hit TV Show "Gilmore Girls". 

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A hot take for “Gilmore Girls” fans: She belongs with Jess

Written by Amelia Tannura, Staff writer October 3, 2025

If you go outside you will see bright, colorful leaves on the ground which means it is fall. We all know every girl is grabbing popcorn, candy, a drink and plopping on their couch with a remote to watch...

Models walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. 

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A recap of the September 2025 New York Fashion Week

Written by Aman Sunbulli, Staff writer October 1, 2025

Twice a year, the world's gaze turns to the biggest designers, models, and celebrities in the Big Apple in one of the biggest events in the fashion industry: The New York Fashion Week.  New York Fashion...

Offiical poster for "The Long Walk" at Cinemark in Woodridge, IL.

“The Long Walk”: A devastating marathon of emotions

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer September 30, 2025

In 1979, author Stephen King, under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, published the novel, “The Long Walk” to great worldwide success. Since its publication, there have been three attempts to adapt the...

VMAs 2025 award. Image digitally illustrated by Emma Lasko.

The VMAs: Award winners leave fans disappointed as per usual

Written by Briana Prosapio, Staff writer September 24, 2025

The VMAs are a big deal to anyone who enjoys music. There’s nothing better for a music fan than sitting down on a Sunday night to relax, watch their favorite artists perform, and most importantly, see...

Conan Gray performs an encore at the Wishbone Pajama Show.

Conan Gray and The Wishbone Pajama Show

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer September 21, 2025

On September 15 2025, singer songwriter Conan Gray played at Credit Union 1 Amphitheater for the third stop of his Wishbone Pajama Show Tour. It's safe to say it was a night of crying that built community...

Laufey tours for her new album, "A Matter of Time". 

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Laufey’s “A Matter of Time”: A lovely blend of jazz and pop

Written by Mercedez Ruiz, Staff writer September 19, 2025

From the Start Laufey is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has risen in popularity whose love for music could be attributed to her background.  Her mother was a classical violinist,...

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“The Conjuring: Last Rites” And the chilling true story of the Smurl Haunting

Written by Estelle Brownlee, Staff writer September 17, 2025

On September 5, the last movie of the “Conjuring” series was released: “The Conjuring: Last Rites.” It follows Ed and Loraine Warren, the iconic paranormal investigators and demonologists investigating...

The popular trilogy is finally coming to an end. 

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The Summer I Turned Pretty finale predictions

Written by Sophia Dawidowicz, Staff writer September 16, 2025

WARNING: Will contain spoilers Cousins Beach, Massachusetts: a coastal haven with a magical atmosphere and dreamlike air. A place where dreams become reality. Based on the book series by Jenny Han,...

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Together: An overlooked gem

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer September 6, 2025

2025 has been a packed year for horror, from the manic “Weapons” to the satirical “Companion,” showing excellence in the genre. One of the biggest stand outs that has not been talked about enough...

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KPop Demon Hunters: An unexpected success

Written by Ally Kanosky, Staff writer August 25, 2025

On June 20 2025, Netflix released “KPop Demon Hunters," a film that was not heavily promoted by the studio. Unbeknownst to Netflix, the film would explode in popularity becoming the most-watched original...