Allison Kestler, Augustana College

‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’ Honors the Heart of the Books

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Finally, an adaptation that Rick Riordan fans can be proud of.…

January 29, 2019

6 Reasons Why Every College Student Should Take a Creative Writing Class

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~ Especially ~ if you're not a writer.…

January 18, 2019

In ‘The History of Games,’ the Social Evolution of Video Games Unfolds

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The Gamespot series is an illuminating glimpse into how much the industry has changed in the last decade.…

January 16, 2019

6 Book Podcasts That’ll Get You Out of That Reading Slump

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Reading slumps happen, but these podcasts can help.…

January 4, 2019

7 Middle-School Books That Adults Should Read (or Reread) Too

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The characters might be juvenile, but the themes aren't.…

January 4, 2019

The Top 9 Netflix Comedy Specials of 2018

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The funniest of the year are here.…

December 26, 2018

The Unnerving Poignancy of ‘Amusing Ourselves to Death,’ 33 Years Later

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Neil Postman’s 1985 work so presciently captured the dangers of the post-truth era that it still feels eerily modern.…

December 19, 2018

The 6 Best John Mulaney Bits

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Looks can be deceiving.…

December 10, 2018

Marathoning a Movie Series: A How-To Guide

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

It requires so much more than you’d think.…

December 2, 2018

8 Seriously Short Books for the Busiest of Bees

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

No matter how packed your schedule is, each of these books can find a place in it.…

November 28, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Honored the Privacy Freddie Mercury Built for Himself

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Doing so, however, cost them a coherent timeline and historical accuracy.…

November 17, 2018

5 Winter-Based Thrillers that Will Give You Chills

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Literally.…

November 11, 2018

One Last Hurrah for Sarah J. Maas’ ‘Throne of Glass’ Series

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You know what they say about all good things ……

November 3, 2018

If You’re Doing NaNoWriMo, Make Sure to Prepare Beforehand

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Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?…

October 28, 2018

The 7 Best Halloween Movies, Scaredy-Cat Edition

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Don’t worry, I’m in this category, too.…

October 14, 2018

V.E. Schwab, the Master of Kickass Female Characters, Has Worked Her Magic Again

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Her newest novel, 'Vengeful,' adds more dynamic characters to her already impressive list.…

October 8, 2018

5 Spooky Releases Coming to Netflix for the Halloween Season

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You won’t want to miss these treats.…

September 30, 2018

In ‘Come from Away,’ 9/11 Gets an Inventive, Musical Treatment

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The story of a small city in Newfoundland in the wake of Sept. 11, ‘Come Away from Me’ reexamines the event from a perspective you would never believe is non-fiction.…

September 22, 2018

4 Reasons to Read Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’

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Disclaimer: This book requires your commitment, but it will give you all its love.…

September 18, 2018

Read One of These Meta Books to Make Your Brain Explode in Just the Right Way

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What’s better than books? Books about books, of course!…

September 11, 2018

The 7 Best Moments from ‘The Great British Bake Off’

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On your marks. Get set. BAKE!…

September 5, 2018

Iliza Shlesinger’s Socially Intelligent ‘Elder Millennial’ Is Comedy at Its Finest

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Gather ‘round, party goblins and she-dragons. It’s laughing time.…

August 25, 2018

‘Threshold’ Takes an In-Depth Approach to Exploring Niche Environmental Issues

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Season 1 is all about bison, and it couldn't be more captivating.…

August 19, 2018

BookTube, the Modern Face of Oral Tradition

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Via YouTube, a passionate community of bookworms has reinvented the art of storytelling.…

August 13, 2018

RIP ‘Galavant,’ the Best Television Show You Never Saw

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Only the good die young.…

August 5, 2018

The 7 Best Nature Documentaries for All Your Tree-Hugging Urges

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Nature’s calling.…

July 28, 2018

Hello, Reboot! Steven Spielberg’s ‘Animaniacs’ Will Return in 2020

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The Warner Brothers and their sister are ready to leave their confines in their water tower to wreak havoc with a new generation.…

July 21, 2018

Why ‘BuzzFeed Unsolved’ Is the Perfect True Crime Show for Both Believers and Skeptics

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The hosts disagree on everything, which leads to different perspectives and comedy gold.…

July 13, 2018

After 30 Years, Terry Gilliam Has Finally Finished ‘The Man Who Killed Don Quixote’

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The film was so plagued with production issues that its mishaps led to their own documentary, 'Lost in La Mancha.'…

July 8, 2018

The 7 Best Female Comedians on Netflix Right Now

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Need a laugh? You’ve come to the right list.…

June 29, 2018