The power of indie artists
Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer
August 26, 2019
I had the opportunity to attend a concert at the Chop Shop on North Ave in Chicago on May 5th. The artists performing that night were Just Seconds Apart, Logan Henderson, and Jake Miller. I was able to entertain myself waiting outside the venue by counting the amount of times onlookers asked who the c...
The phenomenon of “Avengers: Endgame”
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
May 22, 2019
On May 2nd, 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe began with the birth of Iron Man. Eleven years later, the saga concludes with Avengers: Endgame. Since the release of Infinity War, there has been a considerable amount of hype around the conclusion to the Infinity Saga so much so that a trend was started...
Gone exposes the prevalence of abductions and missing persons cases in America
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
May 8, 2019
In November of 2017, Gone, an adaptation of Chelsea Cain’s novel One Kick, premiered in Australia. The twelve-episode season of the new show follows Kit “Kick” Lannigan, a survivor of a childhood abduction. Several years later, her rescuer, FBI Agent Frank Novak, recruits her to join a special t...
The fate of live TV musicals after “Rent: Live”
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
May 1, 2019
Rent: Live debuted on Fox with rather mixed reviews all because of one tragic incident. Actor Brennin Hunt, who played Roger, broke his ankle during a final dress rehearsal near the end of the second act. He had to be rushed to the ER and placed in a cast. A decision was made by the executive team ear...
Remembering Luke Perry
Written by Annie Coniglio, World News Writer
March 27, 2019
Luke Perry, an American actor, died on March 4th. Perry died due to a massive stroke in his home in Los Angeles, California. He was admitted into the hospital on February 27th after the stroke. Perry died 5 days later in the hospital. Perry grew up in Mansfield, Ohio, with two sisters and a brother...
WHEN YOU’RE HOME: Lin Manuel Miranda returns to “Hamilton” in Puerto Rico
Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer
March 18, 2019
On Alexander Hamilton’s 262nd birthday, January 11, Lin Manuel Miranda returned to lead his smash hit musical based on the “ten dollar founding father” in Puerto Rico, his father’s home and where he spent his childhood summers. Ever since Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria in the ...
Avenging the 2019 Oscars
Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer
March 14, 2019
The past two years, the Oscars have been a bit of a blunder with Jimmy Kimmel as host. After a scandal involving Kevin Hart, the popular award show went hostless. The 91st Academy Awards featured a live broadcast of the awards, performances of the Best Original Song nominees, and a wide array of presenters,...
Your passions in a box: A review on subscription service Cratejoy
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
April 25, 2018
Take a look around the hallways during your next passing period. Who do you notice? The nerdy kids that always have a book with them? The preppy girls that have a passion for makeup and fashion? The sporty kids that are always in sweatpants? Each and every single one of us at Lockport are inherently d...
A review of the Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ Movie: “Love, Simon”
Written by Gabby Bach, A & E Writer
April 18, 2018
Based of the award winning YA novel, Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, by Becky Albertalli, Love, Simon follows seventeen-year-old Simon Spier, played by teen heartthrob Nick Robinson, in his senior year of high school. Simon has a pretty decent life: he has a loving and supportive family, a great,...
Oscars Dazzle With Star-Studded Guest List
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
March 14, 2018
For many fans of pop culture, one of the more prominent nights of award season was here. The 90th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 4. The show aired on ABC at 7:00 CST. The Academy took its time to announce the star-studded lineup on...
Book Review: “Let’s Talk About Love” by Claire Kann
Written by Gabby Bach, A&E Writer
March 6, 2018
The asexuality representation in this book is phenomenally developed and well-stated. The characters within this novel are entirely three dimensional and human to the core. The dialogue contains a nice balance of humor and seriousness that allows for a continual flow of plot. There is nothing more tha...
Super Bowl LII halftime show: Timberlake’s first since 2004 controversy
Written by Sarah Albertino, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
In 2004, Justin Timberlake performed during the Super Bowl Halftime Show along with Nelly, Sean Combs, Kid Rock, and Janet Jackson. He performed his song “Rock Your Body” with Jackson at the end of the show. During the final line of the song, Timberlake pulled a piece of Jackson’s clothing off, re...
