Bringing a touch of the unexpected to traditional Sichuan and Chinatown dishes, Stephanie Izard’s Asian eatery is an immediate hit. Continue reading REVIEW: Playful Chinese cuisine flourishes at Fulton Market’s iconic Duck Duck Goat
Showcasing songs of various styles, eight East choirs performed for their spring concert on Wednesday, Mech 8th. Continue reading Spring choir concert features variety of styles and songs
Student-directed scenes took over the school’s Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, February 16th. Continue reading Senior scenes set stage for student-directed talent
February 9th marked the evening when the school’s various jazz bands came together to celebrate their year of hard work. Continue reading East’s jazz bands come together for spring concert of musical unity
Chicago’s Rooh is the ultimate Valentine’s dinner spot for a contemporary Indian-inspired meal and intimate ambiance. Continue reading REVIEW: Taste of East meets flair of West in trendy Indian fusion at Rooh
In a whimsical performance, East’s theater program put on a show with their version of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Thursday, January 27th. Continue reading East Theatre brings world of Wonka to life in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
East’s jazz program united for an evening of music at their annual holiday concert on December 7th. Continue reading Jazz program tunes into holiday season at annual multi-band concert
Acting I students showcased their semester’s growth in a theater showcase hosted in the Performing Arts Center on December 9th. Continue reading Acting I students present theater showcase in Performing Arts Center
One year later, The Neighbourhood’s Deluxe release of “Chip Chrome & the Monotones” is still a classic of the band’s unique style. Continue reading REVIEW: Neighbourhood’s Deluxe Edition is right at home with the catalog
It’s been five years since The Weeknd took us to another world with ‘Starboy.’ It’s still out of this world. Continue reading REVIEW: Five years later, Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ remains out of this world
Senior marching band students bid the program farewell at their October 20th “Bagel Night.” Continue reading Marching band students play final note at “Bagel Night” senior celebration
East’s Fine Arts Department will present the murder mystery comedy “Bone Chiller” in the Performing Arts Center October 21st through October 23rd at 7 p.m. Continue reading ‘Bone Chiller’ set to warm, delight the hearts of theatergoers this week
If you’re in search of the perfect restaurant for Homecoming dinner, the sophisticated ambiance & menu of the Rosebud make it an obvious choice. But despite the appeal, poorly-executed dishes hold it back from being that magical meal you were hoping for. Continue reading REVIEW: Naperville’s Rosebud may fall short despite timeless Italian charm
Saying goodbye will be a little easier — and much more delicious — when you serve up this bittersweet lemon Bundt cake. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E13: “Say hello — or goodbye — to this bittersweet Bundt Cake!” [VIDEO]
As the school year ends, step into the past with the gnarly timelessness of Linklater’s high school dramedy ‘Dazed and Confused.’ Continue reading REVIEW: Nifty and ageless, ‘Dazed and Confused’ remains utterly groovy
With one final look over their shoulder, this year’s graduating journalists look back on their time at Oswego East High School. Continue reading “Senior” citizens: Graduating journalists reflect upon their time at East
On their 15th studio album, Weezer dresses up in the trappings of heavy metal, but the new release traps the band in an otherwise uninspired train wreck. Continue reading REVIEW: Weezer’s ‘Van Weezer’ metal album fails to shine like it should
We don’t forget Mom on this Mother’s Day episode of the show, and this baked French toast is a breakfast in bed that she won’t soon forget. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E12: “Mom brought you into this world & this baked French toast is out of this world!” [VIDEO]
Especially in a year characterized by staying at home, teens crave the perfect senior ditch day more than ever, and that’s exactly what John Hughes’ 1986 classic ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ delivers. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ provides perfect senior year celebration
Hollywood’s live action remakes of classic cartoons cannot capture the lightning that once made the original so innovative & special to so many. Continue reading OPINION: Live action remakes of classics lack the spirit of the original
The 93rd Academy Awards were lackluster, dull, and outright flippant at times. And the pandemic is not to blame. Continue reading OPINION: 93rd Oscars amount to no more than messy award show politics
In a year like no other that prompts us to reflect upon how far we’ve come, Eugene and Daniel Levy’s ‘Schitt’s Creek’ tells the quirky, heartwarming story of a riches to rags family as they discover themselves. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Schitt’s Creek’ celebrates growth, triumph through witty comedy
On their latest record ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ shows the band is not afraid to show their musical influences but can still develop brand new sounds for rock fans. Continue reading REVIEW: Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Battle at Garden’s Gate’ draws from musical inspiration, demonstrates growth
In a futuristic battle for identity & self-expression, two unlikely heroes must restore order to the world in 2005’s ‘V for Vendetta.’ Continue reading REVIEW: ‘V for Vendetta’ remains a timeless ode to the past, present & future
On this week’s episode, you’ll roll up your sleeves & serve up a vegetarian dish sure to put a spring in your seasonal step! Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E11: “Spring into the new season!” [VIDEO]
Chloe Zhao’s ‘Nomadland’ is a refreshing narrative on a lesser known way of living — those of the nomads — accompanied by an exceptional performance by Frances McDormand, astounding shots of the American landscape, delicate score, and raw exploration of the quest for self-fulfillment. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Nomadland’ traverses through American landscape, self-exploration
The Netflix series ‘Last Chance U: Basketball’ gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look of less recognizable college basketball players who face issues both raw and relatable. Continue reading REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U: Basketball’ takes a twist on junior collegiate sports
Twenty years after the terror of Columbine, filmmakers speak to the survivors in a documentary film that ultimately reflects on the continuing terror of today. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘We Are Columbine’ looks back at far too common nightmare of school shootings
Thirteen years after its original release, Taylor Swift re-recorded her breakout album ‘Fearless’ with new “From the Vault” tracks and overall improved musicality. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ delivers everything of its predecessor & more
Miyazaki’s ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ remains an inspirational & inventive vehicle for young viewers to overcome life’s challenges. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Howl’s Moving Castle’ will inspire you to create your own adventure
Up to his old tricks of refusing to be defined by a single musical genre, Sting’s latest — ‘Duets’ — is pure magic. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Duets’ proves once more that Sting can artfully defy musical genres
Women’s History Month is the perfect time to remind ourselves why ‘Birds of Prey’ — and its anti-heroic heroine — is the perfect answer to feminism in superhero films. Continue reading REVIEW: When it comes to women in superhero films, ‘Birds of Prey’ remains a tough team to beat
Despite an initial lapse in new releases, Hollywood recovered from the pandemic slowdown and produced several high quality films in 2020 and early 2021, making this year’s Oscars race the most unpredictable in recent history. Continue reading OPINION: ‘Minari,’ ‘PYW,’ and ‘Chicago 7’ emerge as frontrunners in chaotic Oscar race
Looking for a “culinary prank” to pull this April Fool’s Day? Try this pound cake with a raspberry dipping sauce — disguised as French fries & ketchup! Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E10: “You’ll love these French fries & ketchup if you have a sense of humor!” [VIDEO]
In the French foreign language film ‘Raw,’ a young girl’s exposure to eating meat for the first time becomes a metaphor for her own journey of self-discovery. Continue reading REVIEW: Cannibalism meets coming of age in ‘Raw’ — certain to give viewers something to chew on
Lana Del Rey’s latest — ‘Chemtrails Over the Country Club’ — should have been the next step in an otherwise artistically creative career. But it falls quite short of that. Continue reading REVIEW: Del Rey’s ‘Chemtrails’ fails to capture the artist’s previous innovation
Amazon’s first season of ‘The Wilds’ gets off to complex yet compelling start with diverse characters & complicated plot lines. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘The Wilds’ survives despite heavily populated, complex introduction
Chicago’s Aba leans into traditional Mediteranean cuisine and reinvents classics with just the right amount of culinary flair and grandeur. If their impressive menu and gorgeous ambiance aren’t enough, their rooftop with panoramic views of downtown are bound to. Continue reading Green Eats #4: Chicago’s Aba is an upscale Mediterranean paradise for plant-based eating [REVIEW]
Despite being caught in several sticky situations, the Grammys provided a lively, female-empowering show as they long to break free of their muddied reputation. Continue reading OPINION: Controversial Grammys make strides toward inclusion, entertainment
Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, your party guests will be green with envy our this simple Irish soda bread. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E9: “Good luck keeping this bread stocked in your pantry!” [VIDEO]
