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Senior Rebeca Guimarães de Oliveira takes a selfie with her friends Callista Hawbaker, Anika Schmidts and Lauren Puthoff at the JoJo Siwa concert in Moline, Ill.

REVIEW: JoJo Siwa brings energy to the Quad Cities with electric concert

Lauren Puthoff, Opinion Editor February 14, 2022

Whether someone is a lover or a hater, there is no denying the international impact JoJo Siwa has had on this generation. She has created a brand full of acceptance, self-love and positivity. Not only...

The above picture features director of “Licorice Pizza” Paul Thomas Anderson in 2007.

Paul Thomas Anderson directs controversial film “Licorice Pizza” centering an age gap

Molly Rawat, Feature Editor February 14, 2022

Famous Oscar-nominated filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson received criticism for one of his most recent films “Licorice Pizza” primarily due to the romantic relationship between a 15-year-old boy and 25-year-old...

The effects of the pandemic have taken a toll on the 94th Oscar nomination list.

The Oscars: A new look

Bryce Rubel, Multimedia Manager February 14, 2022

Nominations for the 94th Oscars Award Show were released on Feb. 8 by the Academy, a group of individuals active in the film industry, with noticeable changes to the favored films on the list. The famous...

Hbo Max creates a playlist based on featured music as episodes take place.

“Right Down the Line”: Euphoria repaves music’s path

Ava Hahn, PV Only Editor February 8, 2022

“Euphoria” has been a groundbreaking title ever since it was released in 2019. After the almost two-year wait, fans were eager for a continuation of director Sam Levinson's daring vision. The show...

Junior Charles Budan enjoys reading his copy of “Dune.” The original science fiction novel inspired another film adaptation, which will be released in two parts, the first of which hit theaters on Oct. 22, 2021.

“Dune”: The progression of sci-fi film and novels throughout the years

Molly Rawat, Feature Editor February 7, 2022

It is no question that Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novel “Dune” paved the way for several major sci-fi and fantasy works to come. With director Denis Villeneuve’s recent release of the...

Junior Amanda Nelson poses with her FujiFilm Quick Snap disposable film camera.

The search for authenticity: Film cameras repopularized

Makenna Leiby, A&E Editor February 7, 2022

Disposable film cameras have experienced a rebirth of popularity among teenagers, and their unique qualities have earned them their recent spotlight.  The current generation of teenagers likely remembers...

When it comes to entertainment, there are several selections to browse through in the comfort of one’s home. Making the right choice with media consumption is important.

“Euphoria” and the place of trauma and abuse in teen-centered American TV and cinema

Molly Rawat, Feature Editor January 31, 2022

Whether in a glamorized or raw and gritty form, sex, drugs and violence have persisted at the forefront of American television and cinema since it has been legal, but how much is too much?  Since the...

W.D. Petersen Memorial Park Music Pavilion in Davenport, Iowa. The bandshell is the focal point of festivals like Blues Fest and the Mississippi Valley Fair

The resilience of live music in a celebrated community

Keval Wagher, Copy Editor January 31, 2022

Not even a pandemic could best the remarkable music scene in the Quad Cities.  The Quad Cities is home to a rich Mississippi blues heritage on the scale of New Orleans, Memphis, Tenn. and St. Louis....

A plethora of MCU theory content is available on YouTube as fans want to know whats next.

SPOILERS: Whats Next?: Marvel’s Cinematic Universe opens a Mulitverse of Possibilites

Heath Rice, Arts and Entertainment Editor January 10, 2022

The newest title in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), “SpiderMan-No Way Home,” has sparked excitement and new questions for fans all around the globe.  “No Way Home” has opened an infinite...

Spider Man has been played by Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland.

How fans’ obsessions can turn toxic

Alyssa Smith, Social Media Manager January 10, 2022

   In a society where so many things are polarized, many find it silly to pit celebrities against each other over trivial things. Unfortunately, debates have been sparked as a result of the release...

Netflix’s “Dont Look Up” is a disaster, from the artificial editing to the overt pretentiousness.

REVIEW: How ‘Don’t Look Up’ missed their own point astronomically

Josie Olderog, Feature Editor January 10, 2022

Behind the facade of a star-studded cast, one of Netflix's newest releases "Don't Look Up" is truly a hot mess. As a satire with political and environmental messages, this movie seemed to be what the world...

Kanye West recruited Drake as the special guest for his Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert.

OPINION: The latest Kanye West and Drake concert was a confusing, yet occasionally rewarding mess

Vinay Joshi, Business Manager December 27, 2021

  Twenty-one-time Grammy Award winner Kanye West took to the LA Coliseum alongside special guest Drake to deliver an electrifying, historic performance on Dec. 9. However, its central message was...

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