Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The music industry is one of the hardest industries to break into. Once an artist has “broken” into the industry by having a hit song, it is even harder to maintain that fame. This is where the idea of “one hit wonders” comes from. So many artists throughout the years have struggled to come back after having a song go viral. … Continue reading From Dolphin Meme to Career Rejuvenation

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter For years, I have called myself a rom-com hater. But within the past few years, that seemingly has changed; my eyes have been opened to the world of good rom-coms. I am predicting right now that 2026 will be the year of the rom-com. It is only around twenty days into the year, and the year already has so much hope. … Continue reading The Return of the Rom-Com

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter When asked what I spent my time doing over winter break, my answer has generally been “not too much, I just hung out at home,” but in reality, my favorite thing I did over break was binge-watching the final season of Stranger Things. The first episode of Stranger Things dropped on July 15th, 2016, and now, almost ten years later, the … Continue reading The End of a Decade: Stranger Things

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Winter break is a great time to unwind and take a much-needed rest from schoolwork and the pressures of socializing. That being said, I think one of the best activities to do during a snowy winter break day is a movie marathon! It is winter break, why not? Grab the comfiest blanket, your favorite snack, and a warm beverage, and it … Continue reading What to Watch Over Winter Break

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter After exactly one year since Wicked’s release date, the long-awaited part two, Wicked: For Good, is finally here. Even if you never went out and saw Wicked, you most likely have been aware of its impact, and the worldwide phenomenon that it has become. From the memes to the ads, and of course, the songs, Wicked has become a pop culture … Continue reading Wicked: For Good Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter One of the best feelings in life is when the time has come to finally go see that new movie you have been anticipating for months. I recently experienced this when I made the outing to go see the director of Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos’s new film, Bugonia. I vividly remember seeing an ad for this film between TikTok videos, and … Continue reading Bugonia Film Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter One of the most popular topics of songs is breakups. From gut-wrenchingly sad songs such as “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo or those songs you want to play when you are angry at the world, like “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette, there are hundreds of breakup songs that have gone number one on the charts. It is no surprise that … Continue reading The Ultimate Breakup Album: West End Girl

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter I am what you may consider to be a film nerd. I have taken many film classes, and I enjoy learning about behind-the-scenes facts from my favorite films. That being said, there does tend to be a certain kind of film I lean towards and expect myself to enjoy. That does not mean that I simply do not watch other genres … Continue reading Talking About Fight Club

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter As a twenty-year-old college student, it is strange to hear that many of my favorite things from middle school are now becoming a thing of the past. One of those things is the revolutionary musical Hamilton. Hamilton debuted in the Richard Rodgers Theater in the Big Apple on Aug. 15th, 2015. It has now been ten years since the historic show … Continue reading Hamilton’s 10th Anniversary

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter At only 25 years old singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp has had a very successful career. From being on Broadway to now selling out tours, she has done so much at such a young age. On Oct. 10th, I had the pleasure of attending the Minneapolis stop on the Bite Me tour at The Armory. This concert was a great time from start … Continue reading The Bite Me Tour: Concert Review