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A blond and brunette boy lie next to each other in bed. The eight episode animated series Scott Pilgrim Takes Off is now streaming on Netflix. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Retelling of ‘Scott Pilgrim’ in new anime

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 26, 2023

The wait is finally over for Netflix’s newest anime “Scott Pilgrim Takes Off,” starring Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead. The animated series is based on the graphic novel series “Scott Pilgrim” by Bryan Lee O’Malley. The comics...

Two animal shaped hedges are placed on stage in front of black stage curtains. NIUs School of Theater and Dance finished its showings of A MidSummer Nights Dream, where over 100 guests attended each sold out show. (Josephine Dunmore | Northern Star)

Modern ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ switches up classic

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 22, 2023

DeKALB – The sound of laughter filled the jam-packed Black Box Theatre as colorful lights swirled and actors gave boisterous performances in a new take on Shakespeare's “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”  The play was guest-directed by Melanie Keller,...

A Clapperboard with the words Happy Thanksgiving sit in front of an orange background. Use the holiday break to watch some underrated Thanksgiving films. (Getty Images)

Escape family with these Thanksgiving movies

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 21, 2023

Falling in the middle of the two biggest holidays of the year, Thanksgiving is often forgotten by many, especially in movies.  Here is a list of some films with plotlines featuring Turkey Day. “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” One of the many...

A golden bird and snake sit behind The Hunger Games title. The new Hunger Games film is out in theaters and is based on the book of the same name by Suzanne Collins. (Courtesy of YouTube)

‘Hunger Games’ prequel, the corruption of Snow

By Sarah Rose, Assistant Lifestyle Editor | November 20, 2023

Editor's note: This review contains major spoilers for “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.” Set 64 years before the original Hunger Games films, “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” follows 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow...

A man walks between two rows of soldiers with helmets on. Avatar: The Last Airbender will be getting a live-action series on Netflix in 2024. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Take 2: Another live-action Last Airbender adaptation

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 20, 2023

Netflix recently shared a stunning trailer “Avatar: The Last Airbender” with great costumes, an authentic cast and just enough flair to get audiences hooked on its latest live-action adaptation.   The show is based on the hit Nickelodeon animated...

Rapper André 3000 performing on stage at the RocknHeim Rock Festival. His new album New Blue Sun is his first album in 20 years. (Wikimedia Commons)

André 3000’s ‘New Blue Sun’ calms, terrifies

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 18, 2023

André 3000 may be one of the most influential musicians to the state of music today, and fans have been waiting for his first solo record since he first arrived on the scene in the early ‘90s. André 3000’s new album, “New Blue Sun,” released...

A basketball player jumps to make a shot behind the NBA 2K24 title. NBA 2K is one of many sport-related video games. (Courtesy of YouTube)

COLUMN: Ranking major sports video games

By Eddie Miller, Sports Reporter | November 17, 2023

Sport-related video games have been a major part of the gaming industry since it has been a debate of which game is best. Although I haven’t played every sports video game – MLB the Show, UFC – so those will be dismayed.  NHL  NHL is...

A white Nintendo Switch console depicts The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on its screen. A live-action film based on the game is in the works. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

‘The Legend of Zelda’ on big screen

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 16, 2023

Fans no longer have to wish for a Legend of Zelda movie because Nintendo has confirmed a live-action film adaptation of the immensely popular video game franchise. Shigeru Miyamoto, a representative director and creative fellow at Nintendo, announced...

The Netflix home page shows a list of trending shows on a laptop screen.

Classics, new release to watch this weekend

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 16, 2023

Thanksgiving break is next week, so try out this weekend watchlist of dramas and J.K. Simmons projects. “Whiplash” (Netflix) The psychological music drama was recently added to Netflix and leaves audiences at the edge of their seats. Directed...

Patrick Dempsey poses for photographers at the premiere of the film Ferrari. On Nov. 7, People magazine named Dempsey 2023s Sexiest Man Alive. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Looking back on People’s Sexiest Man Alive

By Lindsay Curtis, Lifestyle Writer | November 15, 2023

Patrick Dempsey is the 35th man crowned People’s Sexiest Man Alive for its November 2023 feature. The former “Grey’s Anatomy” star was announced as Sexiest Man live on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Nov. 7, replacing last year’s title-holder...

Mario, Luigi and friends playfully pose in the title art for Super Mario Bros. Wonder game. The Nintendo Switch game includes new character powers while maintaining past game elements. (Courtesy of YouTube)

Mario Wonder uses wackiness to its advantage

By Jonathan Shelby, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2023

Nintendo’s newest game from the Super Mario Bros. franchise introduces several unique mechanics and challenges with some goofy additions.  The levels of Super Mario Bros. Wonder are designed with 2D as the main theme but also have 3D free roam when...

From left: Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel and Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau stand next to each other in a scene from The Marvels. The film was recently released in theaters and continues the Marvel franchise. (Laura Radford/Disney-Marvel Studios via AP)

‘The Marvels,’ good leads, mediocre plot, fun times

By Caleb Johnson, Lifestyle Writer | November 14, 2023

Marvel delivers another flashy film led by powerful women with a delightful cast that works well together that is visually stunning. The latest Marvel film , "The Marvels," directed by Nia DaCosta, features an ensemble cast of characters from previous...