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Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Too Big for Its Own Good

Review of Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania: Too Big for Its Own Good

Max Knight February 27, 2023

*Minor Spoilers* The first of Marvel’s Phase 5 movies has arrived, and its title is more of a mouthful than ever; Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania entered theaters this last weekend. However, the...

My *Correct* Ranking of SZA’s SOS

Alexandra Saffman February 27, 2023

In classic Wisconsin fashion, an ice storm hit the roads the day I was supposed to go to a SZA concert in Chicago. I love my friends, and they all have pretty impeccable driving records–only having owned...

Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?

Rihanna is Back: and Controversial?

Monika Jeraj February 27, 2023

It’s safe to say that all of State Farm Stadium was buzzing before Super Bowl LVII’s halftime show. Rihanna. A household name for over a decade. Who wouldn’t be excited? Opening with B**** Better...

Grammys Recap

Grammys Recap

Ben Arnoldussen February 26, 2023

Yes, it’s that time of the year, when we find out what artists are still the biggest of the decade, up-and-coming, or one-hit wonders.    Most shocking: Harry Styles wins Album of the Year When...

#15 Patrick Mahomes scrambles out of the pocket for a net gain of yards

Kansas City Chiefs Win Second Super Bowl in Four Years

Vince Kim February 24, 2023

In one of the most tense, entertaining games of the season, the Kansas City Chiefs led a second-half comeback against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII to claim its second franchise SB title in...

Ohio Train Derailment has Large Environmental Impact on Locals

Ohio Train Derailment has Large Environmental Impact on Locals

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

At about 9:00 p.m. on February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, which included 149 total cars, some of which contained toxic chemicals. On its way from Madison, Illinois...

DeSantis Slowly Prepares for 2024 Election Despite Criticism From Trump

DeSantis Slowly Prepares for 2024 Election Despite Criticism From Trump

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

Although Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has not made any clear public moves toward running for President in 2024, it is expected that he will declare his bid for President in the coming months, likely in...

MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July

MMSD Superintendent Carlton Jenkins Announces Retierment in July

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

Carlton Jenkins, MMSD’s superintendent for the past three years, recently revealed his decision to retire, effective July 28, 2023, during a district announcement on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. In the...

Musk's Neuralink Technology Under Investigation

Musk’s Neuralink Technology Under Investigation

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

As confirmed by a Department of Transportation spokesperson to CNBC, Elon Musk’s Neuralink is currently under investigation for unsafely packaged hardware and its transportation related to testing being...

80 Million Rural Houses in India Connected to Water Over Four Year Period

80 Million Rural Houses in India Connected to Water Over Four Year Period

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

The Jal Jeevan Mission is a group hoping to bring hope to the country of India via increasing access to tap, or drinking water, in particularly poor rural areas. Since the start of the program in August...

Michael Jordan sets Record by Donating $10 Million to Make-A-Wish

Michael Jordan sets Record by Donating $10 Million to Make-A-Wish

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

For the celebration of his 60th birthday on Friday, February 17, 2023, basketball legend Michael Jordan decided to donate $10 million to the Make-A-Wish foundation, setting a new record donation to the...

Femke Bol Breaks Oldest Indoor Track Record in the 400m

Femke Bol Breaks Oldest Indoor Track Record in the 400m

Jonathan Buscher February 24, 2023

Dutch runner Femke Bol recently set a new world record in the women’s indoor 400 meters on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Racing in her home country at the Dutch Indoor Championships, Bol ran a time of 49.26...

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