BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Devastation, heartbreak and grief have hit concert goers and Travis Scott fans as the “Sicko Mode” artist is now facing serious backlash after eight people were killed at a concert in Houston, Texas. The concert was a part of the Astroworld music festival run by American rapper Travis Scott. Started… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR It is that time of the semester again where finals are right around the corner and assignments are starting to pile up. It is also the time of the semester again where it is basketball season and all the fun of the holidays are upon us. It can be hard… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. These donations make a significant impact on the organization’s ability to fund their many programs. The programs include The Warming House, Bona Buddies, Break the Bubble, SBU at the SPCA, Silver… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER The history of Halloween is a long and lengthy one. Oct. 31 is a day when adults and kids alike can dress up in costumes. Kids go trick-or-treating and receive candy, there’s costume parties and people decorate their houses. A lot of stores sell costumes, Halloween decorations and candy. It… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her latest album titled “Blue Banisters” on Oct. 22, her second album of the year and her eighth studio album. Positive reviews from sources such as “Rolling Stone” and “The Guardian” reinforced the beauty of Rey’s latest piece. The album consists of 15 tracks… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Halloween should be a step up from last year since Covid vaccines have been approved. People are excited to be able to socialize and have fun this Halloween. Here are some pop culture costumes that are sure to be relevant and popular this year. Contestants from “Squid Game” are… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Students have already started setting up their fundraising pages in preparation for Nov. 30 The donations make a significant impact on the organization’s ability to fund its many programs. The programs… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR It is already the end of October. Halloween has quickly approached. Here are some great activities to get into the spooky mood. Pumpkin picking is a must do fall activity. Go with friends or family to a pumpkin patch and find a nice pumpkin. Decorate the porch or doorstep… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR November is right around the corner and with each changing month comes new TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix. So, as Thanksgiving approaches, grab your friends and family to curl up with you to watch something new and be grateful for the world of streaming. On Nov. 3… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER Mercury retrograde finally ended on Oct. 18 and what a relief that is. The retrograde started on Sept. 27 and has affected everyone over the past four weeks. In astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules communication. According to Cafe Astrology, not only does Mercury represent communication but also coordination.… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, STAFF WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to kick off the giving season leading up to Christmas. It follows the more commonly known Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The donations collected on… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Starting in 2022 big changes are coming to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Last week the first female conductor, Nathalie Stutzmann, was named to the orchestra for the next four years. She is just the second woman to lead a major U.S. orchestra. Stutzmann had the dream of becoming a conductor… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR British singer Adele returns to the music scene by releasing “Easy on Me,” her first new song in six years. She also announced a new album titled “30” to be released Nov. 19. According to Billboard, the new song reached number 68 in the Billboard Hot 100 list within the… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR As college students, it is very important that we take the time out of our busy schedules to practice self-care. The stress of college can get overwhelming quickly if you let it. Often in the whirlwind of that stress students forget to take a moment for themselves. Here are a… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Netflix stock soars because of the new Korean show “Squid Game” but streaming service is in trouble over Dave Chappelle comedy special, “The Closer.” “Squid Game,” the popular Netflix original show, was released on Sept. 17. The Korean drama has been a hit worldwide. Netflix shares did extremely well… Keep Reading
BY KATHY WILLIAMS, ASSOCIATE EDITOR Fox News reported on Oct. 6 that investigative specialists who work with cold cases had a new link to who the infamous Zodiac Killer may be. The cold case specialist group goes by “The Case Breakers” and includes more than 40 members with backgrounds in law enforcement investigation, journalism and… Keep Reading
BY KELSEY PURCELL, FEATURES ASSIGNMENT EDITOR There have been some big releases in the music industry and more big albums are expected to be released soon. “My Universe” by Coldplay and BTS is standing at the top of Billboard’s “The Hot 100” chart. “Stay” by The Kid Laroi ft. Justin Bieber is number two. Lil… Keep Reading
BY EMILIE WEINBECK, FEATURES EDITOR Halloween is right around the corner and many people are looking for the perfect thing to watch to put them in the Halloween mood. Netflix has everything from movies to TV shows released all month long for your viewing pleasure. “Escape the Undertaker” came out Oct. 5. The interactive film… Keep Reading
BY KAROLINA DOMBAXI, STAFF WRITER Pumpkinville has officially opened for the season and there are daily visitors coming to the farm to enjoy the attractions. Pumpkinville opened for the season on Sept. 11 and will remain open until Oct. 31. It is open seven days a week and it is a very kid-friendly place. However,… Keep Reading
BY ELIZABETH EGAN, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Every year, the Franciscan Center For Social Concern holds a Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. These donations make a significant impact on the organization’s ability to fund their numerous programs. The programs include The Warming House, Bona Buddies, Break the Bubble, SBU at the SPCA, Silver… Keep Reading