WONC

by Jesse Hudgins   Melodic hardcore has been on a roll for the past couple years, with plenty of great bands like One Step Closer, Anxious, and Koyo releasing moving music that tackles a range of emotions. For those who are looking for more of that style, look no further

by Ashly Rico   It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to see the Beatles live. I was first introduced to them when I was around seven years old by my older sister, and from that moment on, I was hooked. My favorite Beatle has always been George Harrison (and

by Ricardy Herard   “Having fun isn’t hard when you’ve got a library card.” A famous line from the Arthur television series when it aired on PBS Kids, but how true is it? Public libraries are not a novel concept, with examples of similar institutions being present even in Ancient

By Paloma Mena   Saturday, October 25, marked a shift in my relationship with sports. Never in my life had I cheered so loudly, nor been so invested, as when I was watching two people in knight’s armor battle for glory in a cage fight. If you’re confused, I was,

by Sam Salvador   Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Kevin Abstract, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, 21 Savage…the list goes on and on. Why do so many rappers refer to themselves as rockstars in their music? Let’s explore several possibilities and ultimately answer the question: are rappers allowed to call themselves

by Morgan Piontek   The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series finale is upon us with a champion set to be crowned in Phoenix this Sunday, November 2nd. With the current playoff format, four drivers will be racing for a championship, while the rest of the field will be racing for their

by Hailie Balding I first saw STAYC in 2023 for their TEENFRESH tour. They were my favorite girl group then, and they still are today. When they announced their 2025 world tour STAY TUNED, I had zero hesitation in clearing my calendar. Getting to see STAYC is always an absolute

by Anthony Licata   The Chicago Bears have gotten off to a hot start in the new season. They’re 4-2 and hope to continue their hot streak this week against the Baltimore Ravens. This will be a test for the Bears to prove to the league that they have a

by Cassie Schneider As of October 19, the Chicago Blackhawks are entering their 7th game of the 2025-2026 season. During the preseason, they played quite sloppy, winning only two of six games. There’s always the excuse of “having young talent,” or it being “a building year,” but how long can

by Katrina Woelke   Sleep Token’s sophomore album Even in Arcadia was the sound of my summer. The anonymous band rose to fame after the song “The Summoning” went viral on TikTok in 2023. That was where I found my taste for metal music. While this album was released in