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Review: Hail The Sun 'Divine Inner Tension'

Review: Hail The Sun ‘Divine Inner Tension’

Jacob Hill, Journalism 1 reporter April 14, 2025

After we are done making the order, we wrap it up in plastic with the oven instructions, any of our deals we have going on, and then their order slip that has their information.

How to make pizza at Papa Murphy’s

Gabrielle Valles, J1Photography April 11, 2025

On March 11th, I took photos at work. I work at Papa Murphy's as an employee and decided to do my topic on how to make pizza. We serve cold and fresh pizzas that you can bake at home in your oven at 425...

A Nissan 350Z sits with its hood open at the Cruise on Noland car meet on Saturday, March 8. The owner of the 350Z was not available for comment. The Nissan 350Z has a 3.5 liter 6 cylinder engine producing 306 horsepower and 268 foot-pounds of torque. The 350Z is rear wheel drive and has a double wishbone style suspension in the front and a multi-link suspension in the rear.

Attendance at Cruise Night Declines

Reece Schroeder, Journalism 1 Photographer March 31, 2025

The Cruise on Noland has been a weekly car event held in Independence, Mo., since 2015. It is hosted in front of the Advance Auto Parts store near the intersection of South Noland Road and East 37th Street. In...

"Romeo + Juliet" (1996) still courtesy of IMDb.

Bela’s Movie Blog: 10 Films for Valentine’s Day

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief February 13, 2025

Movies are a great way to celebrate and get in the mood for holidays. One of the best holidays to watch movies on is Valentine’s Day, because there are a plethora of romantic films to choose from to...

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Bela’s Movie Blog: A Guide to the Oscars 2025

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief February 7, 2025

Awards season is an interesting time for movie enjoyers. Taking place during one of the most holiday-dry periods of the year, many look forward to a little celebration of the most recognized films, shows,...

Breaking Down "A Complete Unknown"

Breaking Down “A Complete Unknown”

Jacob Eischen, Editor-In-Chief January 30, 2025

When the lights went down in the theater I had absolutely no expectations for director James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown,” but by the end Mangold and actor Timothée Chalamet delivered such a good...

"Nosferatu" (2024) poster courtesy of IMDb.

Bela’s Movie Blog: ‘Nosferatu’

Bela Parrett, Editor-In-Chief January 29, 2025

I, among many others who grew up watching Nickelodeon, were introduced to the character of Nosferatu from a single episode of Spongebob Squarepants," where he spooks the employees of the Krusty Krab....

It's Your Birthday: Treat Yourself to Some Freebies

It’s Your Birthday: Treat Yourself to Some Freebies

Kairi Yancer, Photographer January 28, 2025

  Happy Birthday! You should know what freebies you can get this year for your birthday, ranging from food, beverages, and products from your favorite places. Many birthday freebies...

'Despicable Me 4' delights

‘Despicable Me 4’ delights

Khadija Abukar, Journalism 1 reporter November 25, 2024

Film series: “Despicable Me 4” Released: July 3, 2024 Directed by: Chris Renaud Producers: Chris Meledandri and Brett Hoffman Continuing the “Despicable Me” series, let’s just...

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Why “Needy Streamer Overload” is a Must-Play for Visual Novel Fans

Dani Rose, Journalism 1 reporter November 18, 2024

In a time where online personas are more popular than ever, “Needy Streamer Overload” offers a captivating look behind the curtain of streaming fame, revealing the dangers of living for views. “Needy...

Hail the Sun's new release.

Hail the Sun offers honesty

Jacob Hill, Journalism 1 reporter November 18, 2024

In a world where honesty can feel like a rare commodity, Hail the Sun's “'Doing the Same Thing and Expecting Different Results”' offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the struggle for truth. With...

Saturday Night Live, fair use

Bored? Find SNL

Sophia Giggy, Journalism 1 reporter November 16, 2024

Have you ever been bored on a Saturday night, with no energy to go out but you don't know what to do? Well then you should watch Saturday Night Live.  Saturday Night Live, commonly known as SNL,...

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