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A "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" poster at a bus stop in China. The animated film released in theaters in May. (Wikimedia Commons)

Here’s what you missed in theaters this summer

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | August 27, 2023

If you’ve been busy this summer or haven't had the funds to make it to the theater, here are three of the most worthwhile films you missed. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” The Marvel Cinematic Universe continued its third installment of the...

Spider web illustration.

Film review: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’

By Daija Hammonds, Managing Editor | January 6, 2022

Editor’s Note: This review will contain spoilers, so read with caution, or go buy tickets to your nearest theater to watch the film and come back later. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” embodies friendship, grief, and new beginnings for not only Tom...

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

Sony and Disney reach financial standstill, Spider-Man may leave Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Courtesy Pixabay | August 23, 2019

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, donned a new suit of armor made by Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., named the "Iron Spider." On Tuesday, Sony announced that financial negotiations with Disney reached a standstill which could result in Spider-Man leaving the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Boy Scouts honor four DeKalb County citizens

By Ryan Felgenhauer | October 6, 2011

Jesus Romero donates his time to helping fellow Sycamore residents, but he wasn't always so fond of the city."When I first moved here, I didn't like it," Romero said. "But now that I have my own family, I cannot think of a better place in which to live."Romero...