Movie theaters took a hard hit financially due to the pandemic. Though theaters have been open again for a while, people have gotten used to movies being released on streaming platforms, and some may prefer their own couch over theater seating. This means that movie theaters need to find a better way to make money fast. With the release of “The Batman,” AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron announced that the…
Two years ago, COVID-19 had crept into the U.S., and Moraine Valley was among the many colleges, schools and businesses that began locking down to help prevent the spread of the virus. It was supposed to be a temporary measure. But as the pandemic worsened and then dragged on, it was as if we had all stepped into a sort of time machine, with time somehow slowing almost to a…
Graphic by Sarah Schudt Recent news stories have shown that racism is still alive and well in our country. People like me are being profiled just based on how we dress, how we look, and what music we listen to. I would love to go on about my day and not be instantly profiled whenever I enter a public space and be stared at like some creature made for criticism.…
Graphic by Sarah Schudt The American Library Association’s list of banned and challenged books includes many classic novels. By The Editorial Board A Tennessee school board recently banned the Pulitzer-prize-winning graphic novel “Maus” by Art Spiegelman a day before it was to be taught in an eighth-grade classroom. The novel is a work of nonfiction that includes interviews Spiegelman conducted with his father. It shows the realities of the Holocaust…
Graphic by Sarah Schudt Romantic love is just a nice cliche Valentine’s Day, what a cliche. What is the point when his chivalry only lasts the day? The red roses are vibrant but the color quickly fades, and as quickly as you came, your gaze turns the other way. This poised image of love, dipped in gold, is really starting to get old. Now I won’t lie, it does sound…
Graphic by Sarah Schudt Growing up, I always saw myself getting tattoos. Both of my parents are tattooed, and I spent a lot of time in a tattoo shop as a child. My dad, my stepmom and I even got matching tattoos when I turned 18. But being so interested in body modification from a young age has always raised a question: What will I do when I enter my…
Bithi, 15, was forced to work in a garment factory. Next up for the girl — an arranged marriage. (©2016 World Vision/photo by Mark Nonkes) By The Editorial Board As you buy presents for your loved ones this holiday season, you probably have a budget in mind. But that affordable sweater you’re considering may come at a high ethical price: forced labor, possibly even child labor. It’s crucial to acknowledge…
Finals week is here, the busiest and most stressful time of the semester. Studying for multiple classes, going to work, taking care of your family and home – it can be too much to handle at once. In a few months, we’ll be entering year two of the pandemic, yet we still find ourselves battling our dramatically changed schedules inside our homes, a place of distractions. To take advantage of…
