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Ariana Grande faces controversies

Ariana Grande faces controversies

Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor March 4, 2019

Ariana Grande has been a large part of the music industry for the past four or so years and has brought on her share of controversy. Grande constantly appears in the media for what many consider to be...

Karl Lagerfeld: The death of an icon

Karl Lagerfeld: The death of an icon

Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor March 4, 2019

German fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld, passed away on Feb. 19 at the age of 85. Lagerfeld was known for his role as the creative director at Chanel. Lagerfeld was born in Hamburg, Germany on what...

Wills Oscars round up

Will’s Oscars round up

Story by Will Hanson, Assistant A&E Editor February 25, 2019

The 91st Oscar Nominations came out Jan. 22 with many snubs and surprises. The best picture nominees included “Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, A Star...

Marie Kondo: Sparking joy one heart at a time

Marie Kondo: Sparking joy one heart at a time

Story by Isabel Ashley, Staff Writer February 19, 2019

For many people, the word joy is the last thing that comes to mind when cleaning. For Japanese organizing consultant and author Marie Kondo, joy is the foundation of her philosophy for sorting messes....

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Ingrid Michelson’s “Songs for the Season”

Story by Lily Stephens, Multimedia Editor December 10, 2018

Ingrid Michaelson has long been due for her own full-length Christmas album. In 2017 she released “Snowfall,” a Christmas EP. The EP had a classic Ingrid Michaelson feel with lofty high notes, powerful...

The train conductor walks up and down the aisle of the train while a narration of “The Polar Express” story book is played over a speaker.

“The Polar Express”: A Baldwin City holiday experience

Story by Lily Stephens, Managing Editor December 10, 2018

If you have been enjoying your Friday evening at El Patron with your family and then looked over to spot a gaggle of pajama-clad children, you may be experiencing something called the “Polar Express...

Frank Perez, director of bands, conducted the concert. Perez lent the baton to his conducting student junior Marget Hempleman for “The Spirit of Christmas.”

Baker symphonic band brings new life to winter concert

Story by Megan Stover, Contributing Writer December 10, 2018

The Baker University Music Department introduced a new element to the winter concert performed on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. Band Director Frank Perez explained that “The Night Before Christmas” was read while...

Top Five Role Playing Game videogames

Top Five ‘Role Playing Game’ videogames

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor November 28, 2018

Since the invention of Atari in 1972, video games have skyrocketed into a multi-billion-dollar industry. In fact, the industry as a whole is projected to reach $138 billion in revenue at the end of this...

A Million Little Things has decent plot, relies too much on drama

‘A Million Little Things’ has decent plot, relies too much on drama

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor November 6, 2018

ABC’s new drama “A Million Little Things” is a decent blend of story, plot development and emotions, to which viewers can relate. The show brings suicide into the forefront of the plot when Jon...

A Star is (truly) Born

“A Star is (truly) Born”

Story by Will Hanson, Contributing Writer November 6, 2018

“A Star is Born,” the fourth remake of a classic story is one all fans should see because of its moving soundtrack and amazing acting. In 2016, news broke that another “A Star is Born” remake...

Real Life or Fantasy: Bohemian Rhapsody

Real Life or Fantasy: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor November 2, 2018

“Bohemian Rhapsody” hits theaters today. But, there are a few things people need to know before seeing the movie. While the film focuses primarily on Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek), whose real name...

A&E Editor offers guide to late night talk shows

A&E Editor offers guide to late night talk shows

Story by Jamie Pellikaan, A&E Editor October 30, 2018

After the local news signs off for the night, the wonderful world of late-night television emerges. However, people who are new to the late-night scene, or even seasoned veterans, may not know every show’s...

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