Katelyn Benschoter- Once a year, the nation gathers to watch two of the best football teams face off in the Super Bowl and once a year, I gather to watch one of the most anticipated performances: the halftime show. The halftime show is a coveted performance reserved for artists who have reached an ultimate level of stardom. There have been several iconic pop culture moments … Continue reading The 2025 Halftime Show
Katelyn Benschoter- The genre of suspense is typically associated with psychological and even horror films. Film viewers may think of films like Silence of the Lambs or The Conjuring when they hear the genre of suspense mentioned. However, one of the best suspense films I have ever seen is not a horror film, but a short drama/comedy film. And get this, no one dies! The … Continue reading Shiva Baby: the Art of Suspense
Katelyn Benschoter- Sometimes, spontaneity leads to some of the best memories. I can attest to this by telling many stories of last-minute ideas that have led to some of my favorite memories. A recent memory that I will never forget is when a few friends and I decided to say “Why not?” when it came to buying some concert tickets to girl in red. The … Continue reading girl in red Concert Review
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
