When you think of Netflix, what pops to mind? “Doctor Who,” streaming or binge watching TV shows when you don’t feel like studying? For the residents of Chicago, a new thought added to the list is “taxes.” A malevolent scheme has been brooding in the…
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Seasonal puns have always been my downFall. I’m sorry, I’m just autumn-atically awFall at them. Since its inception in 1967, the Morton Pumpkin Festival has transformed from a local fundraiser to an event that draws in statewide visitors. Eighty-five percent of the world’s canned pumpkins…
Ladies and gentlemen, our voices have finally been heard. Facebook announced Wednesday that after a plethora of requests from the public, a dislike button will soon appear on the social media site. Facebook CEO and Jesse Eisenberg look-alike Mark Zuckerberg announced the change during a…
Stick-on earrings Lisa Stemmons Accessories of the ‘90s were innovative and irreplaceable. It’s normal for what seemed to be an exclusive fashion style to make reappearances, but I can’t imagine a day where stick-on earrings make a comeback. The concept had good intentions. Many of…
It’s September, which means Apple fanatics everywhere are on the edges of their seats waiting for the latest and greatest products to be released. Apple has a tendency to create a new iPhone every 12 months and, as predicted, the ninth generation of the iPhone…
These days, in order for a late night talk show to successfully win over viewers, the host has to be willing to bring it on a nightly basis. What is “it,” exactly? It all depends on who’s hosting. For example, Jimmy Fallon brings the nice…
Miley Cyrus’ new album, “Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz,” was released for free on Aug. 30 after she hosted the Video Music Awards on MTV. Once I listened to the whole album, it became clear very quickly why she could not possibly charge money…
With the plethora of new games arriving in the coming months, choosing just one to play, let alone buy, is a daunting task, especially when you’re living on a college student’s budget. With that in mind, here’s a short list of upcoming games coming in…
It wasn’t in Taylor Swift’s wildest dreams to have her new music video criticized. Swift debuted her video titled “Wildest Dreams” at the Video Music Awards Aug. 30, and the response from critics wasn’t as positive as expected. The premise of the video is that…
Skip-it By Lisa Stemmons When someone decided jump-roping was too old school for the children of the ‘90s, the wondrous Skip-It was created, and the toy world hasn’t been the same since. It’s so simple that it’s frustrating I didn’t come up with it first…