Entertainment
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St. Louis Ren Fest: Where Fantasy Comes to Life
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu In the heart of the modern world, there is a realm where time bends, history and fantasy come together. The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is an event that takes you to…
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A Night of Magic and Color: The Balloon Glow Festival 2023
By Katie Loethen kloethen@lc.edu Hot air balloons are marvels of science and engineering, having the capability to gracefully float in the sky and captivate our imaginations, with their colorful and buoyant orbs, as well…
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Getting to Know the Madison County Chess Association
By Katie Loethen Kloethen@lc.edu Human intellect, strategy, cunningness, mathematics—these are the things that make Chess an interesting and powerful game. Chess is often referred to as the “game of knights” and is a…
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Sure Beats Going Home – A Gavin O’Brien Concert
By Isabelle Flener Iflener@lc.edu Under the captivating, color-changing lights, rows of pews brimmed with eager listeners at Gavin O’Brien’s concert in the Benjamin Memorial Chapel on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. O’Brien’s performance was…
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Kiki’s Delivery Service: A Comparable Coming of Age Story for the Average College Student
By Taylor Smith taysmith@lc.edu Rating: 4/5 Stars Kiki’s Delivery Service is an animated film directed by Studio Ghibli’s very own Hayao Miyazaki. First released to Japanese theaters in 1989, it was the highest grossing…
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Jellyfish Update- Peach Blossom Jellies, Sting Prevention Kits, and more!
By Mary Curvey (a hardcore jellyfish fan) mcurvey@lc.edu Hello curious readers! Summer 2023 was a busy one for jellyfish-related news and exploration! I traveled around both online and, in the States, to see some…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Kirby Lore
By Mary Curvey mcurvey@lc.edu To most, the Kirby franchise is simply a cute platforming video game series following a beloved pink mascot; however, the story within many of the titles is much darker and more…