Reviews
Bailey’s Bakes: Pain au Chocolats, a Review
Bailey Kane, Staff Writer As an intermediate baker, I am always looking for baked goods that would help me gain new experience and skills. I most often bake bread such as sourdough and baguettes, but I decided to try something new: pain au chocolats. As soon as I saw that these croissants had 27 layers,…
Give K-Pop A Chance
By Anna Goodman, Staff Writer I bet I’ve got one of a few reactions out of you right now: excitement because you love it, ambivalence with slight interest or slight disinterest, or a full-on groan. I hope the response isn’t “are you actually kidding me,” but if you’re a friendly neighborhood naysayer, I intend to…
I Found the Best Iced Latte So You Don’t Have To
By Nora Preston, Staff Writer Community service – “voluntary work intended to help people in a particular area.” I did just that in taking it upon myself to determine the best place to get coffee. More specifically, I searched for the best place to get an iced latte. This wasn’t something I could tackle on…
Musicals Can Change Your Life
By Anna Goodman, Staff Writer Don’t you love that feeling when the lights go down and the show begins? Whether it’s a show or a movie or a concert, the sense of anticipation is almost unparalleled. Never have I felt this way more than seeing one specific show on a trip to Quebec. Notre Dame…
Taylor’s Thoughts on Taylor
By Taylor Kane, Staff Writer Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album, Midnights, was released on October 21st at midnight EST. It’s packed with 20 songs, 13 released in the original album and 7 in the addition Midnight (3am), establishing an obvious pun pattern in the names that I can’t help but respect. Fans – or “Swifties”…
Book Review: The Catcher in the Rye
By Delia Burke, Staff Writer *Spoiler Warning* The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger is an intriguing, symbolic novel that’s filled with unexpected twists and turns. The story…
Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever Concert
By Parker Reed, Staff Writer In the pouring rain storm outside the Prudential Center on February 22, myself and 20,000 fans waited in anticipation to see Billie Eilish. Ironically, we recreated Billie Eilish’s beloved “Happier Than Ever” music video by screaming the lyrics into the chilling rain, just like she did when shooting what is…
Book Review: Good Omens
By Maggie Heenan, Staff Writer If you’re a fan of the wildly absurd, this book was made for you. Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens is the perfect blend of satirical comedy and well-crafted storytelling. The book itself is based around the story of Aziraphele and Crowley, an angel and a demon both living…
Book Review: Salem’s Lot
By Charlie DePoala, Staff Writer Throughout my reading experiences, Stephen King as an author has rarely failed me, and Salem’s Lot is no exception. Taking place in a backwater town in Maine, Salem’s Lot tells the story of Ben Mears, an author who returns to his childhood home to write about the nightmares of his…
Six Films For Every Mood
By Julia Crofton, Staff Writer Movies To… …Tweet About! Gone Girl A psychological thriller about the sudden disappearance of Nick Dunne’s wife, in which he finds himself as a prime suspect during the search to find her. Directed: by David Fincher in 2014 Starring: Rosamund Pike and Ben Affleck Rating: R Trigger Warnings: Violence, Domestic…
Book Review: The Secret History
The Secret History by Donna Tartt follows the story of Richard Papen, the ultimate pathetic, male-manipulator who transfers to an isolated New England college. Richard quickly becomes wrapped up with the exclusive Greek program and it’s tightly-knit members. Of these members, include Julian Morrow- the terrifyingly influential Greek professor with a flare for the dramatic,…
The Maroon 