With the Summer Olympics returning this year, it is fitting that the movie “The Boys in the Boat” was released. This movie depicts the University of Washington rowing team that competed at the Berlin 1936 Summer Olympics. It is quite an uplifting story, how nine working-class men coming out of the depths of the Great […]
Read MoreThe long-awaited “Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is finally out. Fans who read the book, written by Suzanne Collins in May 2020 have been patiently anticipating this movie release, and it did not disappoint. Arguably the most important part about book to movie adaptations is the integrity of the plot. Despite the […]
Read MoreThe world was turned upside down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks became commonplace, stores were closed and schools moved to online platforms. However, not all impacts were negative. In March of 2020, “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” was released just as lockdowns around the world began. Due to this timing and the already established community, the […]
Read MoreLooking to do something off-campus in one of the largest cities in the U.S.? Luckily, our campus is so close to Chicago. Fortunately, the Windy City is home to many great venues to see artists of various talents perform. There are plenty of performances coming up that would be a fun way to break up […]
Read MoreA red ““M”” in a white circle has been a fan favorite for decades, signifying only one character: Mario. Yes, it has been decades, as Mario became popular just around the year 2000. Throughout his lifetime, he has gone from the Nintendo 64, to the updated Nintendo Switch. Other games have survived this lifespan, but none […]
Read MoreA “Dungeons and Dragons” style of game, “Baulder’s Gate 3” is a huge landmark in the genre. The turn-based game, where players alternate when playing, starts off with amazing quality cut scenes with great voice acting. To keep from spoiling too much, the intensity of the opening scene took me by surprise. Usually, in similar […]
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