Marvel’s ‘Echo’ puts the mature back into the MCU without reaching its full potential
By Ben Konuch
Minor spoilers for “Echo” ahead.
"They're in my blood, in my heart. I’m a part of them, and they’re a part of me. I’m their legacy. Not yours."
In the midst of 2021, as many were experiencing what is now called “Marvel fatigue,” I found myself more intrigued and invested in Marvel than I ever was before. It wasn’t because of any recent releases, however, it was because when I got sick over Thanksgiving break, I finally got around to binging the first ...
Maughmer’s triple-double extends Jackets’ winning streak to five
By Emily Tuttle
The Cedarville men’s basketball team fought through a scrappy matchup and stoutly beat Wilberforce 98-70 on Wednesday night, January 17.
Wilberforce’s fast-paced nature forced the Jackets to push the ball and run the floor the entire game. The Jackets forced 19 turnovers and scored 24 points off of Wilberforce’s carelessness.
Cedarville played well as a team and moved the ball consistently. Although they shot only 31.7% from behind the arc, they ...
Cedarville mom and daughter review season six of ‘The Crown’
By Ashleigh Clark
My mom and I have been watching “The Crown” together for several years now. I make us lattes and we sit on our ugly green couch in the living room and binge each new season in a few days. As a lover of the Royal family and historical dramas, my mom was the perfect person to review the latest season of ‘The Crown’ with me.
First, a little about my mom: Michelle Clark graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor’s in History from Cedarville. She taught U.S. History ...
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ episodes 3-4 paint an uncertain future for the series
By Ben Konuch
“The gods want you to believe that, that they are infallible. But they only want what all bullies want. They want us to blame themselves for their own shortcomings.”
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is officially halfway through its first season (of hopefully many), and as much I wish to be able to call this series great as a huge fan of the books, I have to settle with saying that it is good. The last two episodes of the series once again do a fantastic job at ...
Brads’ Breakdown: 26 key stats for the NFL Playoffs
By Alan Brads
Michigan, Pete Carroll, Nick Saban, Bill Belichick.
What a week in football.
But the fun has only just begun with wildcard weekend around the corner.
The NFL’s format gives us enough consistency to find trends and stats to predict how things might go down between now and Super Bowl Sunday.
For example, before you pick Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to usher in another Super Bowl era, did you know no team has won back-to-back Super Bowls since 2004? The ...
Turning Dorm Hallways into Different Worlds and Places: Deck the Halls at Cedarville University
Take a step inside the hallway and be transported to the worlds of Narnia, the Lorax, or the mind of a man. The Deck the Halls event at Cedarville University is a much anticipated night for students. Each resident dorm hall is responsible for creating a walk-through story to lead students through. Creativity has no bounds, and the organizers put together a great show. You will hear laughter, jokes, and screams and you can dance along with the actors as you walk through the differen...
‘What If’ season two is a frustratingly mixed bag
By Janie Walenda
“What If” season two had a lot of work to do to win me over. Working against a combination of uninspiring episode premises and my newfound general ambivalence toward comic book movies and television, I started season two with far less excitement for the first season. While I can’t say that season two unequivocally won me over, it did surprise me with its enjoyability and inventiveness.
The best part of season two is how much fun most of the ...
‘Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom’ engages viewers and provides new insight into the world of Atlantis
By Esther Fultz
(Spoilers for “Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom” ahead)
I have a confession. Growing up, I never enjoyed DC. While I heard of the characters and knew the basic plotline of some stories, the movies never really appealed to me. In my head, DC films were pure action and violence, and while I love action films, I need something more. I need a genuine connection with the characters. I want to be rooting for them not just because they’re the “good guy” but because I ...
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ has a strong first two episodes that nonetheless aren’t quite worthy of the gods
By Ben Konuch
“Hold fast, Percy. Brave the storm.”
(The following review will contain spoilers for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as well as the novel The Lightning Thief)
To say that Rick Riordan's “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series holds a special place in my heart would be an understatement. I never read “Harry Potter”, but I did give “Percy Jackson” a try from the recommendation of my older brother. The stories Riordan told of Greek mythology ...
