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Perfect Pairs Crossword
by Naomi Toraason
Behind the scenes of the Illinois Wesleyan’s new spirit squad
by Cody Buskohl
While Illinois Wesleyan’s many sports teams have been making headlines for years, a new team has quietly emerged as a… Read more: Behind the scenes of the Illinois Wesleyan’s new spirit squad
Looking back at Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party
by Justin Barnett
With the political state of America in 2026, and the apparent rise of new activists claiming affiliation with the original… Read more: Looking back at Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party
Timothée Chalamet surprises audiences in “Marty Supreme”
by Ellie Mcenery
“Marty Supreme” subverted the expectations of many moviegoers when they heard it was a movie about a famous ping-pong player.… Read more: Timothée Chalamet surprises audiences in “Marty Supreme”
Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual MLK Jr. Day Teach-In
by Brady Poisal
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, Illinois Wesleyan hosted its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Teach-In, an event that honors… Read more: Illinois Wesleyan hosts annual MLK Jr. Day Teach-In
Women’s wrestling team takes home three All-CCIW finishes
by Cody Buskohl
The Illinois Wesleyan women’s wrestling team took home 12 collective wins at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin championship… Read more: Women’s wrestling team takes home three All-CCIW finishes
“Aperture” is a promising snapshot of Harry Styles’ new album
by Audrey Peterson
British pop singer and former One Direction member Harry Styles dropped the first track to his fourth studio album on… Read more: “Aperture” is a promising snapshot of Harry Styles’ new album
Comic: coping with winter weather in Bloomington-Normal
by Lorraine Bedolla
CFW announces their 20th annual Women’s Weekend
by Sevara Davlatyorova
From Feb. 20–22, 2026, the Council for IWU Women (CFW) will host its 20th annual Women’s Weekend at Illinois Wesleyan… Read more: CFW announces their 20th annual Women’s Weekend
“Stranger Things” ends series with a disappointing finale
by Hayden Warfield
After nearly four years of waiting, Netflix delivered one of its greatest letdowns yet: “Stranger Things” season five. In July… Read more: “Stranger Things” ends series with a disappointing finale

Breaking down social barriers

Bañales overcomes societal hardships