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April 8, 2025
Published by Lydia Avery on April 8, 2025

One Pair Of Jeans Vs. A World Of Waste: Do Small Contributions Even Matter?

Ginny was handed a pair of worn-out blue jeans. She slowly unfolded them, examining the unfurled stitching on the back pocket and the widening hole in […]
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November 12, 2024
Published by Lydia Avery on November 12, 2024

The Boy And The Heron: Hayao Miyazaki’s Latest Masterpiece

Hayao Miyazaki, the founder of Studio Ghibli, is well known for his absolutely beautiful animated films, such as “Spirited Away,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Princess Mononoke” and […]
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September 10, 2024
Published by Lydia Avery on September 10, 2024

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: Wonderful Sequel or Cash Grab Taking Advantage of Nostalgia?

As a long time fan of the original “Beetlejuice” film, this journalist felt they had no choice but to give the sequel a chance. Entering the […]
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August 27, 2024
Published by Lydia Avery on August 27, 2024

Sippin’ & Studying: A Guide to Elmhurst Cafes

Sometimes, the dead quiet of the library isn’t quite the right fit for a study session. The silence is so deafening that one drop of your […]
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May 7, 2024
Student veteran runs at the Bluejay 5k.
Published by Lydia Avery on May 7, 2024

Bluejay 5k – The Start of an Honorable Tradition

At 6:30 am, with a free coffee and donut in hand, I walk the long strip down toward the finish line and take a sharp right […]
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April 9, 2024
Illinois Vintage Fest
Published by Lydia Avery on April 9, 2024

The Origins of The Illinois Vintage Fest

A brisk but sunny Saturday in March. After parking in the grass lot, you hop out of your car and join the constant stream of people […]
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February 6, 2024
Published by Lydia Avery on February 6, 2024

“20 Days in Mariupol”: The role of journalists

In November 2023, PBS Frontline released “20 Days in Mariupol,” a documentary film that shows the 20 days that Associated Press journalists were trapped in the […]
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