The race for the next president of the United States has already started and it’s time to pay attention. Like, really pay attention. Media is going to be the number one source for information, but nothing in life is ever that simple. This past week…
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The CW confirmed last week that after 12 years and 22 seasons, “America’s Next Top Model” will finally be ending. The show has one final hurrah, and the series finale will air Dec. 4. In honor of a show that has as many seasons as…
The Recorder BY LISA STEMMONS As much as I would like to believe the government was preparing us for some ominous task, the fact we all learned to play the recorder in grade school was pretty pointless. It gave our parents a reason to take…
If there’s one thing in this world that I dislike more than the Boston Celtics, it would be politicians. I’m also not a fan of people who are rude. If you put two and two together, it’s safe to say that the blossoming presidential race…
The claim that Peoria can actually host exciting touring artists received a nod of credibility this week with the performances of Ohtis, an alt-country duo of central Illinois natives on the road after a six year hiatus, and Strawberry Runners, a jangly indie-pop act hailing…
First, a disclaimer about how I go about critiquing movies. I consider myself a movie fanatic, but when recommending movies to others, the only factor I base my opinion off is whether or not it made me feel something. I don’t analyze the typical aspects…
This week heralded the beginning of the fall TV season, and it sounds like it’s going to be a good one. Because there are many different networks with great shows to check out, I’ll narrow it down to the ones I’m personally interested in. “Arrow”…
Shaq Shoes BY JAYLYN COOK Ever since Michael Jordan signed his then unprecedented sneaker deal with Nike in 1984, it’s become a relative right-of-passage for the top NBA stars to follow suit at some point during their careers. However, not every pair of footwear a…
A free application called “Peeple,” described as “Yelp for people” by founders Julia Cordray and Nicole McCullagh, will come out late November, Instead of signing up for the app yourself, someone else creates a profile for you using your Facebook account and phone number. Both…
Releasing a studio album isn’t an easy feat, but cranking out an even better follow-up is the real test. Many artists’ debuts have risen to the challenge and exceeded the precedent set by their efforts. As for those that don’t, well, let’s just say that…