Katelyn Benschoter- Books are one of the most valuable resources in this world. My favorite aspect of books is the duality of them. They present an escape from the real world. When life gets tough, curling up with a good book is an excellent way to destress. While they allow you to escape, they also educate you. Books reflect real-world lessons. They teach readers about … Continue reading Everyone Should Read This Book: Untamed Book Review
Katelyn Benschoter- The Marvel Studios franchise is one of television’s biggest and most expansive. Yet, in recent years with the high frequency of projects coming out, some fans have felt that Marvel has lost their touch. Instead of doing a huge film such as Avengers: Endgame per year, they have had many smaller projects and television shows in short periods of time. These smaller projects … Continue reading Agatha All Along: a New Audience for Marvel
Katelyn Benschoter- Television shows like The Bachelor and Survivor have been on television for quite some time. But for some odd reason, if anyone brings them up, no one will truly admit to being a fan of them. When someone says they really enjoy a reality show, the room suddenly becomes quiet. On a base level, these shows could be of a much higher quality … Continue reading Why Will No One Admit to Liking Reality TV?
Katelyn Benschoter- Last week at Gustavus was Homecoming Week with the theme of “Giddy Up Gusties” and it got me thinking, is country cool again? As I began to ponder about the resurgence of country music and its style, I started to see country influence everywhere I turned. From Chappell Roan-inspired pink cowboy hats to Beyoncé’s newest album and even rap artists having hits on … Continue reading Country’s Cool Again
Katelyn Benschoter- The time is upon us. The air has become crispy and pumpkin spice is everywhere; it is officially fall. That means the urge to watch a horror film has become a need. There are, of course, many classic Halloween films that have become staples of the season, such as Scream or Halloween, but this year I will be watching the 2022 horror/comedy film … Continue reading Bodies, Bodies, Bodies: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- Everyone has a happy place. For some, that may be the beach, under their favorite tree, or even their bed. For me, my happy place is not one singular location, but wherever the next concert I am attending is. On September 25th, 2024 my happy place was The Armory in Minneapolis at the Gracie Abrams concert. Gracie Abrams is an indie pop singer-songwriter … Continue reading Gracie Abrams is healing: concert review
Katelyn Benschoter- I know, from the title of this article, you may be a little shocked. Who doesn’t love a rom-com? Well, the answer to your question would be me. I am not a fan of rom-coms – some may even call me a hater. It feels good to let that out into the world. While I have a few exceptions, most are too cheesy … Continue reading Why We Love Rom-Coms (From a Rom-Com Hater)
Katelyn Benschoter- If you are anything like me, an aspect of your ideal life is to have all the time in the world to sit and read all of the books on your TBR (to be read) list. Unfortunately, life gets pretty busy. Especially during this time of the school year when classes are ramping up. This is when I always lose my motivation to … Continue reading Books to Get Out of a Reading Slump
Katelyn Benschoter- It’s official: going to the movies is back. And speaking from personal experience, it feels good to be back. Ever since the summer of “Barbenheimer”, the act of going out to the theaters and watching movies in the theater has made a triumphant return. With blockbuster after blockbuster, there is once again a draw to get off the couch and see a movie … Continue reading Blink Twice: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- With summer coming to a close, it is time to reflect and reminisce. How will this summer be remembered? When looking back on summers of the past, a tool that is excellent at taking us back is the music of previous summers. For example, when we hear songs like “Blinding Lights” by The Weekend and “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush, we … Continue reading What was the Song of the Summer?
