As a Peoria native, people always ask me for recommendations on local places to eat and things to do. While many cities have downtown areas with great restaurants and small businesses, Peoria has a unique art culture that is not discussed enough. Here are The…
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Before coming to the Hilltop, I was a naive incoming freshman. As a Peoria local, I had a good grasp on the lay of the land, but campus culture is an entirely different beast. Here are a few things I wish I knew before starting…
While the quality of food and service of Peoria restaurants is usually common knowledge on campus, the pandemic has prevented many rising sophomores from exploring local dining options. Incoming freshmen, too, are at a knowledge deficit when it comes to 309 cuisine. Have no fear,…
Marvel and Hulu teamed up with the animation studio behind “Robot Chicken” to bring the big-headed supervillain M.O.D.O.K. and his world to life. Does it work? Sure. “M.O.D.O.K.” focuses on the titular cranially endowed yet emotionally hindered villain’s personal and professional lives as both crumble…
‘WandaVision’ is a sight to behold BY JADE SEWELL – Voice Editor As the first incarnation of the new Marvel shows on Disney+, “WandaVision” certainly didn’t disappoint. At first, I was a little confused: Was this show a cute spin-off or an essential watch for…
In my 23 years of life, I have never met anyone with my name. I don’t have a problem with it. My name is unique, and according to my parents, even in Mexico, they didn’t know too many Hernans. They have always introduced me by…
With many Zoom lectures being recorded and the false sense of privacy that comes with attending class and working in one’s own home, many people have committed egregious errors while participating in virtual meetings. 1. Attorney stuck as a kitten in court. In February, lawyer…
Welcome back to Study Break, the Voice section’s podcast. For our third and last official podcast of the semester, Jade Sewell and Angeline Schmelzer discuss Earth Day, ACBU’s Recess event with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler and a story about a local bowler who bowled…
If you’re a college student with even the slightest social media presence, you’ve likely seen ads for a meal service company named HelloFresh. These ads promote a certain amount of free meals, ranging from seven to 14, and they capitalize on how convenient and delicious…
Wanting to own her music after her song catalogue was bought by Scooter Braun, Taylor Swift re-recorded her second album, aptly naming it “Fearless (Taylor’s Version).” Although Braun, a record label manager with whom Swift has publicly feuded with in the past, no longer owns…