by Jaimie Franz Combining paint to find out what kind of color is the end result is usually done among the children of kindergarten. Most recently, however, videos of “Mixing Paint” have hit the internet. Twitter accounts dedicated to this new phenomena fascinate viewers. Paint can be combined in different ways of mixing. In my opinion, the end result of these color combinations is obvious, … Continue reading The Fascination of Mixing Paint

by Jaimie Franz Grace Vanderwaal, a twelve-year-old from Kansas, won America’s Got Talent and was the youngest to do so. She has been highlighted by Simon Cowell as “the next Taylor Swift.” She wrote all original songs and left the stage each time as humble as she walked on it. Vanderwaal stole the hearts of many Americans but there is still some controversy over whether or … Continue reading The Great Debate of Grace

by Meghan Malas Shocking accusations came from the Kid Cudi Twitter account this past Wednesday, after the confirmation of a collaborative album from hip hop artists Drake and Kanye West. Fellow artist, Kid Cudi appeared to feel left out of the project, making statements like, “I’ve been loyal to those who haven’t been to me and that ends now. Now I’m your threat,” and then … Continue reading Kid Cudi Attacks via Twitter Fellow Artists for Ghostwriting

by Jaimie Franz Two weekends ago my parents took me out for a family day. Knowing that I desperately wanted to go see the movie The Light Between Oceans, my father proceeded to buy tickets for the afternoon showing. I was expecting the movie to tell the story of a couple who lived on a small island right outside of Maine and perform the duty of … Continue reading Movie Review: Acknowledgment of the Light

by Bergen Eppers Released July 31, 2016, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was bought by many eager people to continue what they read from childhood. After months of patient waiting, their trembling fingers turned the pages and they are all reacting. Written by co-authors J.K Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany and called the fastest-selling book of the decade, the story once again follows … Continue reading Harry Potter Hits Hard on Fans

By: Harmony Takhar Chance the Rapper released his newest mixtape, Coloring Book, on Thursday, May 12. Chance is a rapper from Chicago and has been in the music industry since 2011 in his high school days. Chance is 23 today. He’s had three other projects out before Coloring Book: 10 Day, Acid Rap and Surf. I recommend all of those and Coloring Book very much … Continue reading Chance The Rapper Takes Everyone to Church with Coloring Book

Bridget Richard Summer is approaching quickly, and many Midwesterners will dawn their “Hawaiian Shirts” as a way to hearken the new warm weather. But there’s a special history behind this iconic style of top-half clothing. The Hawaiian shirt style, more formerly referred to as the Aloha Shirt, has roots that go back to the 1800’s. This history has been chronicled in many books, including The … Continue reading History of the Aloha Shirt

By Katherine Barton Radiohead released their newest album, A Moon Shaped Pool, in the last week and it quickly became a top-selling album. The band again has shown their ability to create music that represents happiness, emptiness, and disconnect. The album includes the songs “Burn the Witch,” “Daydreaming,” “Decks Dark,” “Desert Island Disc,” “Full Stop,” “Glass Eyes,” “Identikit,” “The Numbers,” “Present Tense,” “Tinker Tailor Soldier … Continue reading A Quick Look at A Moon Shaped Pool