Katelyn Benschoter- With the end of CinCC and finals season drawing near, it is that time of the year when everywhere you go you are surrounded by holiday music. From the stores to social media, ‘tis the season of holiday music. But what makes a good holiday song, and why do people get so excited to listen to holiday music? Well, for many people, the … Continue reading The Joy of Holiday Music
Katelyn Benschoter- One of the most anticipated movies in recent history is finally here. The film adaptation of the iconic musical Wicked has officially been released in theaters, on Nov. 22nd. After months of seeing leaked photos from the set, drama around the actors, and holding space for the lyrics of Defying Gravity, there has been quite a buildup. Over this year’s Thanksgiving break, I … Continue reading Wicked: Film Review
Katelyn Benschoter- Thanksgiving break is quickly approaching, and people are looking forward to spending time with those they love. This time of year does not quite feel like fall, yet it is not time for Christmas either. If you are like me and have no big plans over break, it is the perfect time to snuggle up and watch some movies, whether that means with … Continue reading What to Watch for Thanksgiving Break
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)
