NERD ALERT with Lexi Kava: Spiderman Homecoming review
Lexi Kava, Entertainment Editor
July 13, 2017
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Marvel’s highly-anticipated blockbuster Spider Man: Homecoming swung into the movie theatres last Friday and has already claimed its crown as the best Spider Man movie yet. British actor Tom Holland delivers a comical and fresh new look to the well loved superhero, gifting it with the true comic ...
Review: DJ Khaled’s “Grateful”
Carter Landis, Sports Editor
June 26, 2017
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Hip hop’s most famous and most influential producer, DJ Khaled, releases his 11th project since coming on to the scene with Lil Wayne in 2005. ‘Grateful’, inspired by Khaled’s eight month old son, Asahd, features once again a plethora of hip hop artists from all different styles of the genre. ...
How to study for final exams
Sheila Mwanda, Staff Writer
June 9, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Just for Fun
What to bring to the beach
Demi Jensen, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
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13 Reasons Why: Romanticizing suicide or bringing awareness?
June 1, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Opinion, Showcase, Television, Uncategorized
Two Northern Light staffers examine the positive and negative aspects of Netflix's adaptation of Jay Asher's novel.
Summer 2017 playlist
Mackenzie Brey, Staff Writer
June 1, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Just for Fun
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Counting by 7’s Book Review
sheila mwanda, staff writer
May 31, 2017
Filed under Books, Entertainment, Reviews
“If you’re lost, you might need to swim against the tide” Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting By 7's, tells the amazing story of twelve year old Willow Chance. Nervous and anxious about her transition to middle school, oddball and genius Willow tries to navigate her new life in middle s...
Everything, Everything movie review
issra said, staff writer
May 31, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
After discovering that the new romance/drama film of the season casted the gifted Amandla Stenberg as the lead role, Everything, Everything became a must-see on my movie list. On top of the pleasant choice of actors, a Black woman, Stella Meghie, directed the movie. It was bittersweet to read that Me...
Friday Night Live: Review of PN’s 2017 Talent Show
lily antor, entertainment editor
May 30, 2017
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The sound of laughter echoed throughout the Portage Northern campus as I approached the pre-talent show tailgate. Glancing about, I caught sight of kids passing volleyballs, people talking amongst themselves on picnic blankets, and then I noticed the most glorious sight of all: a food truck. As six...
Guardians of the Galaxy 2
Carter Landis, Sports Editor
May 12, 2017
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 features the same band of misfits saving the universe as they did in the first installment. Chris Pratt, who plays Peter Quill, discovers new powers about himself and puts his friends’ future in jeopardy when he discovers his father, Ego, played by Kurt Russell, and hi...
Beauty is the best (caution: contains spoilers!)
Abby Seeber, Entertainment Editor
March 27, 2017
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I had my regrets. I did. You can quote me on that. The hardcore Disney freak that I am, had regrets. But, Beauty and the Beast surpassed any expectation imaginable. They could sing! They could dance! While it was all still set in France! Okay, I can reword the lyrics all I would like, but I’m sure yo...
The Sun Is Also A Star Book Review
Sheila Mwanda, Staff writer
March 7, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Reviews
Imagine meeting your one true love, just by chance as you’re going about your daily business. What about if you found the one for you even if you didn’t believe in love? How about if you only had one day to be with that person? The YA novel The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon intertwines these ...