For years Disney had established themselves as a powerhouse making movies that people remembered for years to come. But Disney’s not reign of dominance is coming to an end and being replaced by new found...
Streaming services such as Spotify, SoundCloud and Youtube have taken over the traditional radio market by offering on-demand podcasts, personally curated playlists and live news reports. In 2025, however,...
After a 2-year hiatus, the Pleasant Valley Wind Symphony is once again auditioning for the to play at the Iowa Bandmasters Conference in May.
Throughout the past week, the Wind Symphony has been taking...
Pleasant Valley High School’s November production of The SpongeBob Musical captivated audiences young and old with stellar vocals, a killer soundtrack and talented cast. While the musical promoted the...
Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the adored 2016 animated film Moana, delivers a heartwarming story with a visually stunning adventure that resonates with people of all ages.
It maintains...
Taylor Swift performed 149 concerts across two years, each show including more than three hours of performance from Swift.
The tour celebrated Swift’s 10 different albums, each representing a different...
In November, Jake Kasdan’s Christmas-themed action adventure movie “Red One” released in theaters across America. In a bold attempt to reinvent the Christmas-movie genre, this film introduces a new...
Riley Rashka, Multimedia Manager
• December 10, 2024
The Quad Cities Saxophone Christmas just passed on November 29th, bringing a unique opportunity for saxophone players of all ages and levels.
The Quad Cities Saxophone Christmas, often referred to as...
Riley Rashka, Multimedia Manager
• December 10, 2024
A spooky circus showed up in the Mississippi Valley Fairground from Nov. 14 through the 17 as part of a national tour.
Paranormal Cirque is a circus and horror show put on by Cirque Italia, a circus...
Clare Tinsman, Student Life Editor
• December 9, 2024
The end of the year can be filled with joy, hope and holiday cheer. Whether it is frosting cookies, building a snowman or putting up decorations, many people adore the festivities that commence the holiday...
In less than 10 days, the Broadway musical adaptation of “Wicked” became the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation ever at the domestic box office.
As of Dec. 3, the movie had earned $214.3 million...
The musical and movie adaptations of “Wicked” are based on Gregory Maguire’s book. The Broadway version of “Wicked” has had great success, amassing three million dollars from the box office over...
