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by Sophie Ommen   Indie music has taken over the music world with its ever-expanding sub genres such as indie folk, indie rock, indie pop, the whole nine yards! Though, what is it that makes indie music considered indie, and how do we classify this broad sound? For starters, indie

by Maggie Klingner   Award-winning filmmaker Wes Anderson brought The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl to life in a short film released on Netflix in 2023. The 2024 Academy Award winner for best short film had me captivated and engaged for every second of its 40 minutes.

by Rose Orrala Musicians have long influenced society through their musical activism with many artists being rock-oriented. It’s common for an artist to use their platform as an opportunity to promote a cause since they’re able to appeal to a large following. Many have used their platforms in the past

by Dylan Gantz   The Chicago Cubs had big expectations this past season and they failed to meet them. Why was that the case again this year? There are two simple reasons. First, the offense couldn’t find a good rhythm to stay consistent and the offense was nowhere to be

by Lola Furbee   Yet another North Central College Theatre Department production has concluded on campus. In collaboration with Porchlight Music Theatre from Chicago, Broadway By The Decade served as the Department’s second show of the semester. The show was housed in Madden Theatre, under the direction of Lorenzo Rush

by Jesse Hudgins   Neck Deep has been having a heck of a 2024, putting out their self-titled record in January and embarking on a big tour with shows across the world. They’re currently on their second North American tour of the year with Like Roses and The Home Team,

by Lola Furbee   North Central College Theatre Department opened up their 2024-2025 season with the play Orlando. Staged in the theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall and directed by Jeremy Ohringer, this play was adapted by Sarah Ruhl and based on the novel by Virginia Woolf. The story follows the gusty

by Jayden Lawrence Attending the NXT season premiere on the CW was a vibe. The show was packed with action, story, and some significant surprises, but it raised several questions about the direction of the brand. As NXT continues to balance its role as WWE’s “developmental” show with its ability

by Morgan Piontek   Many have come and gone in the world of Formula 1, but the sport doesn’t come across many drivers like Daniel Ricciardo. In fact, it never does. Ever since his entrance into the sport in 2011, and more recently with the Netflix docuseries Drive To Survive,

by Hayden Krzyzanowski When you think of soccer players, the first couple that usually come to your mind are Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and usually whoever is making the headlines at the time. It used to be Neymar, but now it’s split between Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Messi and