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Film Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Posted on by Lia Fiffles
Film Review: Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Rating: 3/5 Jacqueline Toledo Soto ’24Staff Writertoledosotoj@lakeforest.edu Mr. and Mrs. Smith premiered on Amazon Prime on February 2, 2024. Donald Glover plays John Smith, and Maya Erskine plays Jane Smith. The show is a spin-off of the 2005 movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The story revolves around a married couple who turned out to be assassins who were ordered to kill the same target—each other. The Amazon Prime show…

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New Artist Alert: Yellow Days

Posted on by Camille Lemieux
New Artist Alert: Yellow Days

Emerging in November with the release of a twenty-five minute EP titled Harmless Melodies, Yellow Days transports your ears and brain into an airy, psychedelic, and even ominous soundscape. His voice has a pleasant deepness and a raspiness that makes his delivery sound as if the music were coming from a record player. There is undoubtedly jazz and blues influence in both the melodies of his songs, as well as the content of his lyrics….

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Review of Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic

Posted on by Camille Lemieux
Review of Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic

After four years of waiting, we finally have a new album from Bruno Mars! 24K Magic was released on November 18, and if you haven’t listened to it yet, I suggest giving it a shot. His newest album combines the soulful love songs distinct to Bruno with retro-sounding beats that resemble “Uptown Funk,” a song he was featured on with Mark Ronson in 2015. The album flows from upbeat songs that mirror late ’80s and…

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Review of Bad Suns’ Disappear Here

Posted on by Camille Lemieux
Review of Bad Suns’ Disappear Here

It’s been a long two years since the release of Bad Suns’ debut album, Language and Perspective. The indie rock band from California has spent those two years touring and crafting the masterpiece that is their newest album, Disappear Here. While some bands would change their sound or image for their new releases, Bad Suns has stayed true to its signature sound. The contagious energy that was evident in every second of the first album…

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Fun Things to do in Chicago During December

Posted on by Camille Lemieux
Fun Things to do in Chicago During December

Whether you will be on campus during winter break or spending your time in Chicago, there are many amazing things to do in the city! What’s the best part? It doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether your interests lie in the arts or enjoying the outdoors, there are many events that incorporate all interests! Here are a few that may intrigue. The Art Institute of Chicago is free for all Lake Forest College students…

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