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May 5, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on May 5, 2026

No Playoffs for Chicago, Rebuild Continues

Thank God: The Chicago Blackhawks 2025-2026 season is finally over. It’s a small reprieve in this hellish current state of affairs. After what feels like their […]
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May 5, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on May 5, 2026

IMAX 70mm Comes to Chicagoland This Summer

Cinephiles, unite: An IMAX 70MM projection system is coming to the Chicago suburbs this summer. The lucky theater is the Cinemark Seven Bridges in Woodridge. Announced […]
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April 1, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on April 1, 2026

THE FOLLOWER: “White Socks” Coming Soon to the Mill Theatre

DISCLAIMER: This article is part of The Leader’s satire issue, The Follower, which released on April 1, 2026. Times are apparently tough for the Elmhurst University theatre […]
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March 3, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on March 3, 2026

Men Are Disappointing, Blegh

Both the men’s and women’s Olympic hockey teams won gold in Italy last week, but the men’s team has stayed in the media’s eye–and not for […]
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February 17, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on February 17, 2026

The NHL Needs to Leave the Cottage Alone

The NHL banned theme-night gear, including pride jerseys, in Oct. 2023. The ban initially included pride tape during warm-ups, but was reversed about a week later.  […]
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February 3, 2026
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on February 3, 2026

Chicago Blackhawks Take One Step Forward and Two Steps Back

The halfway point of the 2025-26 NHL season has passed, and the Chicago Blackhawks have battled everything possible: good teams, bad teams, multiple shoulder injuries, a […]
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December 4, 2025
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on December 4, 2025

NHL Quarter-Season Check-In: ‘Hawks Need to Find Footing

The NHL’s 109th season is ablaze—but the Blackhawks have seemingly tripped into a dumpster fire. A 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Nov. 21 knocked […]
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December 4, 2025
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on December 4, 2025

Cozy Classics and Chilling Characters: My Guide to Winter Movies

‘Tis the season… to get cozy and watch a good movie. Here are five recommendations, so grab a blanket, some popcorn, and hot cocoa, and get […]
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November 18, 2025
Published by Isabella Sarussi-Barys on November 18, 2025

The Blackhawks are so Back (For Now)

Are you not entertained? (You should be). The Blackhawks are holding on to the 4th spot in the Central Division after 18 games. At this point […]
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