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Portraying the character Janet Van De Graaff, junior Arden Dickson rehearses a scene from “The Drowsy Chaperone.”

“The Drowsy Chaperone” offers a sobering take on escapism

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2020

It is only fitting that the most reflective moment of a frenzied 20-character musical came when all but one were frozen in place. The Man in Chair (senior Dennis McMorrow) pauses, and for the first...

Parasite wins Best Picture in watershed moment for Hollywood

Angie Jia, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram, Twitter or virtually any social media platform this week, you’ve probably noticed that a film called “Parasite” won an Oscar for Best Picture. You probably...

“Cheer,” a new documentary series on Netflix changes the way people think about cheerleading.
Which cast member from Netflix’s “Cheer” are you?

Which member of Netflix’s “Cheer” are you?

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2020

Netflix’s documentary series "Cheer" has been stirring up excitement regarding the sport. Briefly meet some of the cast members from “Cheer” below, then take the quiz to find out which team member...

Motivational sayings on the walls of Rowhouse’s studio boost you through your workout.

Which workout class should you try?

Brinda Ambal and Susie Seidel January 31, 2020

Did you somehow manage to get through the first two weeks of 2020 keeping your resolution? Are you starting to tire? These four workout classes around St. Louis will help keep things sweaty. Read on and...

Out of every Oreo flavor ever created, I tried the first 12 I found at my local Walmart, all for you. Here's how it went.

A cookie of many kinds: Ranking the best and worst Oreo variations

Michael Lolley, Staff Writer January 29, 2020

We’ve all had Oreos, whether they’re original, vanilla or holiday-themed. Oreos are a treat that have made their way into many homes since being introduced in 1912. The flavors you see in your local...

Freshmen Ryan Feng and Hope Green smile with the KOH poster Green made.

Girls ‘Ace’ hearts for King of Hearts

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor January 24, 2020

Hope Green, 9 Who did you ask? Green: “Ryan Feng (Fenger Banger), and he’s a freshman.” How did you ask? “Originally, I just pulled him aside at a friend’s house and asked him, but...

Cast members of “High School Musical: the Musical: the Series” (HSMTMTS) pose for the show’s promotional photo.

High School Musical: the Musical: the Series: the Review

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor January 17, 2020

If you were ever a fan of Disney Channel as a child, you’ve definitely heard of “High School Musical.” If you haven’t, where have you been? That being said, if you were a Disney fan, you probably...

Choose your favorite playlist and vote above.

Battle of the playlists: Workout edition

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone January 6, 2020
If your New Year's resolution includes working out, fitness or maybe you just want to listen to good music, this is the story for you.

What should your 2020 New Years resolution be?

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 31, 2019
Take this quiz to find out what your resolution should be in 2020!
Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen and Florence Pugh as the March sisters in "Little Women."

Greta Gerwig creates a modern masterpiece with classic novel “Little Women”

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief December 27, 2019

In the movie (and book!) “Little Women,” Meg March declares that “it’s so dreadful to be poor!” It’s a widely understood fact that to be lacking makes one sad, but both movie-goers and classic...