Review: McDonald’s Versus Starbucks Coffee

Nathaniel Gehrke, Student of Journalism

May 20, 2019

According to an article on HuffPost, the average American drinks 2.1 cups of coffee per day. Two of the most popular places to purchase coffee, Starbucks and McDonald's, offer vastly different experiences. Starbucks, claiming to offer the “best coffee and espresso drinks,” claims to sell nearly ...

Review of Hoodie Brands: Trend Dictates Quality and Style in Fashion Staple

Trevor Oneacre, Student of Journalism

May 19, 2019

When people think of hoodies, they think one of two things:  Either they think of the negative connotation that comes with the word “hoodie,” or they think of being a teen in a cozy sweater that is a staple in the wardrobe. Originally worn by non-athletes in the 1960s sweatshirts were then adopted by fas...

Review: “Mindhunter” is a Netflix Hit because of Fascination with Crime

Olivia Widmer, Student of Journalism

May 19, 2019

Mindhunter a TV series that hit Netflix in 2017, touches on subjects not easy for reader’s ears. The show taking place in the late 1970s follows two agents, who end up traveling across the country to study and interview the most infamous serial killers of the decade. The show touches on sensitive subj...

Review: “Good at Falling” By The Japanese House

Claire Bruder, Music Reviewer

May 19, 2019

This year has been extremely influential for music with the release of numerous astounding albums, including “Good at Falling” by The Japanese House. Written by English singer-songwriter Amber Bain, the 13 songs that make up the record convey Bain’s story of love and heartbreak, leaving the listen...

Review: The Journey for Chicken and Waffles

Jesus Mora, Student of Journalism

May 17, 2019

Chicken and waffles is a classic soul dish. The origin of the dish began in Wells Supper Club in Harlem during the 1930s. Myrecipes.com says the basic idea is: “Crispy thighs alongside deep pocketed batter.” The dish is timeless; the problem is options are limited in the Fox Valley. Hope, however, ...

Shamrock Shake Review: Worth the Hype or an Average Mint Shake

Amanda Argall, Student of Journalism

May 13, 2019

The spring season is coming to a close, and with that, the production of McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes. Many locations concluded their limited-time offer of the shake sometime in April, leaving Shamrock-Shake enthusiasts everywhere in despair and most likely experiencing withdrawals. This begs the ques...

Prom Music Review: Okay Music with Slow Transitions

May 13, 2019

Prom. The event everyone awaits.  Planning includes:  getting dresses or suits, buying tickets and finding a date. It is the talk for months in advance. Questions fill the air.  "What does your dress look like?  Who are you going with? Do you have dinner plans yet?"  Just a few of the questions tha...

Review: EGGstrodinary Egg Roll Stops in the Fox Valley

Sydney Raber, Student of Journalism

May 13, 2019

Egg rolls are a popular American Chinese appetizer served in Chinese restaurants. Dictionary.com defines an egg roll as “is a cylindrical casing of egg dough filled with a minced mixture of meat or shrimp, bamboo shoots, onions, etc., and fried in deep fat.” Summer is around the corner, and I decided ...

Review: Smoothie Shop, Quench, Opens in Neenah

Maddy Zitzelsberger, Student of Journalism

December 27, 2018

Quench, a smoothie shop -- opened in Neenah during March of 2018 -- helps provides a healthy, nutritious lifestyle. Quench creates unique smoothies with over 40 different flavors,  which each smoothie containing 24 grams of protein, fiber and minerals with only 200-350 calories. Being a huge smoothie p...

Review of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Evan Miracle, Student of Journalism

December 27, 2018

Being a diehard Spider-Man fan, I was definitely not going to miss Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. I would and have watched every Spider-Man film made, no matter how bad it might be. As a film fan, however, I was anxious to see how this one would turn out. Sony Pictures Animation -- creators of the...

Review of Vegan Holiday Foods: Which Ones are Worth the Buy?

Drew Karle, Student of Journalism

December 27, 2018

The holidays are an exciting, lively time. Singing from carolers fill the air, string lights with arrays of color twinkle in the eyes, huge eight-foot blow ups live on people’s lawns and the smell of freshly baked, holiday goodies greet us around every corner. Let us be honest with ourselves -- every sin...

Food Review: One Curd to Rule Them All

Claudia Miller, Student of Journalism

December 27, 2018

In the world of fast food sides, little compares with the fried golden treasure that is a cheese curd. I wanted to know which was the superior curd, so I went on a quest to find the best of these crispy treats. I decided to determine the best fast-food cheese curds in the valley from four restaurants: A...