Volume 7, Issue 1: September 2026

Morbid curiosity: Turning trials into entertainment can lead to real consequences

Trials turn into social media clicks, framing the victims as entertainment while it’s debated whether offenders’ actions are valid. When does social media frenzy cross the line?

Review > Abuelita Coco honors family, culture with plant-based dining

Fusing Mexican and vegan cuisines into an authentic dining experience, Oak Lawn’s Abuelita Coco cafe pays homage to a loving parent and grandmother.

Buying clothes in the age of tariffs means shopping smart

With tariffs raising the prices on clothes across the board, many companies have reduced product quality in response. New shopping strategies can help you make the most of your budget.

POV > Rest in peace Peter Cullen, the man who brought a machine to life

Sometimes a person is more than just a gentle memory. For me and many other fans, Peter Cullen, the voice of Optimus Prime, leaves a legacy of gravelly strength and empathy.

With Moraine on the ballot, voter registration volunteers urge students to use their voices

The ballot for November’s midterm election includes not only key local, state and federal offices but also a referendum that would fund improvements at Moraine Valley. Yet on National Voter Registration Day, many students said they feel uninformed or unengaged.

The time is now: This Bears team is different

The Chicago Bears have had a history of great seasons with disastrous sequels. But this season is primed to buck the trend.

Chicago failures? Sox, Cubs in desperate need of changes ahead of playoffs

The Chicago Cubs and White Sox face significant challenges as they enter the MLB playoffs. Both teams struggle with pitching health and performance, raising concerns about their postseason prospects and chances for advancement.

Can we uphold a republic created 250 years ago? Despite challenges, professors see reason to hope

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence signaled Americans’ resistance to abuses of power. But 250 years later, are we seeing some of the same problems the framers were fighting?

Grand Theft Auto VI may signal death of physical ownership–a loss for gamers

Grand Theft Auto VI is possibly the biggest release of the decade. But could it represent a shift involving how games are distributed? And are we losing ownership of the games we buy?

by deyvion nichols

Anti-vaxxers spread ableism against the autistic community

Anti-vaccine rhetoric about autism dehumanizes autistic people, increasing anti-autistic ableism while also harming public health.

Manga popularity challenges comics to change course

For years, manga have outperformed superhero comics, and the gap has gotten wider. What about manga is captivating audiences, and what can comics do to compete?