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Scenes from the Saxophone Section: Charlie Rouse
by Tyler Schmitz This week’s Sunday Standards had me put together a setlist of varied pieces from a player that really knew his way around the scene. Charlie Rouse, a tenor player from D.C., is probably most known for his tenure with Thelonious Monk. Other than playing with the
Examining Drake’s Various Lawsuits
by Jayden Lawrence Drake has remained in the headlines since his widely publicized feud with Kendrick Lamar. His current legal pursuits with Stake and recent attempt to take his defamation suit to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals show how much his team, whether intentionally or unintentionally, has challenged a
Make a Donation to Toys For Tots
Now through December 13, we’re working with the Naperville Park District’s Park Police to collect donations for Toys for Tots! We invite you to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2025 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. In 2024, the Naperville Park District
Scenes from the Saxophone Section: John Handy
by Tyler Schmitz On the latest edition of Scenes from the Saxophone Section, I featured a guy whose name would fit right in the yellow pages (they still have those, right?). Yes, John Handy, who sounds like he comes right out of a carpentry ad, was the feature. Specializing
The Millionaires are Back: Party Girl Music at Its Finest
by Sophia Fischer The Millionaires released a new track, “P.P.G (Professional Party Girl),” on November 7th. The last album produced by The Millionaires was Tonight in 2013, and from 2015 through 2024, they released 6 singles. Their new single brings them back to their 2010 days with a party
Scenes from the Saxophone Section: Ken Peplowski
by Tyler Schmitz For the November 2 edition of Scenes from the Saxophone Section, I had a mountain of material to choose from. I decided to go with Ken Peplowski, both a tenor and clarinet player, and if you know anything about this man’s credits or discography, you’d know
Worthless’ EP From Pain to Mourning Is with You Through Your Grief
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
Now and Then: Seeing the Beatles Live
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
The Heart of Naperville: The Nature of a Public Library with Maisie Iven
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
An Ode to Medieval Cage Fighting
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,


















