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The four treats go great together for a halloween party.

A twisted take on Halloween treats

Halloween is right around the corner and with it comes an abundance of holiday festivities. Celebration varies from Halloween parties to dressing up. While opinions may clash on the best way to celebrate...

Elisa's bright dress is perfect for warm days before the cold weather kicks in.

Fashion Friday: Elisa Nisly ’19

Sean Brown, Photographer October 27, 2017

Here is a great fall fashion inspiration for the guys: Fashion Friday: Jackson Elkins ’18

Ryan Gosling in "Blade Runner 2049." Picture courtesy of Warner Brothers.

“Blade Runner 2049” exceeds and underwhelms as a sequel

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 25, 2017

The original “Blade Runner” was an instant cult hit despite the fact that it received mixed reviews and bombed at the box office. It was a movie ahead of it’s time, with it’s bleak vision of...

Meet me in the midnight: a "Glasshouse" review

Meet me in the midnight: a “Glasshouse” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 24, 2017

When you're looking through Spotify, sometimes you stumble upon a name that pops up in your Daily Mix or some random playlist. Jessie Ware was one of those artists. One of her singles, "Say You Love...

October horror movie showings

October horror movie showings

Fatima Kammona and Harry Westergaard October 21, 2017

October is the prime time of the year to watch horror movies. That's not to say you can't watch them at other points of the year, no ancient demons will be released if you do so. That being said, there...

Way down we go: a "Turtles All the Way Down" review

Way down we go: a “Turtles All the Way Down” review

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 20, 2017

Announcer: Welcome back to "Another Unpopular Opinion"! Here's your host, Luke Reynolds! *audience mostly claps and cheers, some boo and shake their heads* Luke: Thank you, thank you! I'm glad...

Staff Fashion Friday: Sadie Rhomberg '18

Staff Fashion Friday: Sadie Rhomberg ’18

Sadie Rhomberg, Reporter October 20, 2017

My favorite season to dress for is definitely fall, so I’m super pumped to be featured on this week’s Fashion Friday. I love layering and playing around with different textures or patterns. To me,...

A preview of the puzzle.

New: Online crossword puzzle

Ting Gao, Reporter October 17, 2017

If you’re looking for something to do on a cold autumn night while you’re snuggling up with your sweater and pumpkin-spice whatever, look no further than this crossword puzzle! Just click here to fill...

Local film "Saving Brinton" celebrates Iowa and film history

Local film “Saving Brinton” celebrates Iowa and film history

Harry Westergaard, Arts Editor, Co-Copy Editor October 15, 2017

“Saving Brinton,” a new documentary that recently opened at FilmScene, is a joyous experience for those who are interested in cinematic history or history in general. It’s a local film shot by...

Boot season has arrived, and Schmitz wears glossy boots to jazz up her outfit.

Fashion Friday: Ella Schmitz ’18

Sean Brown, Photographer October 14, 2017

WSS celebrates the 11th year of their wedding tradition

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 14, 2017

If you stepped into the newsroom on Oct. 5, you might've noticed the string of fairy lights hung over the SMART Board or the white cloth bulbs hung up amidst all the Halloween decorations. Maybe you also...

How to: survive high school

Luke Reynolds, Copy Editor, Anchor, Reporter October 10, 2017

Let’s face it: the first year of high school is rough. You can’t fit anything in your shoebox-sized locker. The lunch line is crowded and you can never find a good spot unless you cut (which is illegal)....

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