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Butthole Surfers are Releasing a Shelved Album (and why you should care)
There’s a band named “Butthole Surfers”! And they have a new album! Will wonders never cease?!
Curate Shakespeare ‘As You Like It’: A Review
Beloit College’s 2026 Spring Play, The Curate Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”, adapts the classic comedy for a cast of seven.
My Ego Died at Hayley Williams’ First Night in Chicago
Hayley William’s concert wows and amazes.
“The Beach House” Review
The final review (and article) on BITE’s 2026 Spring production, “The Beach House”.
Organizations Collab for First Annual Student Film Festival
Beloit’s annual student film festival may become a lively tradition!
‘Conclave’ (2024) Review
A review of Conclave (2024), with some larger perspective.
A Biased Look at This Year’s Senior Art Exhibition
This year’s Senior Studio Art Exhibition is freaking sick y’all
Ukrainian Nature’s SOS: Review of ‘Divia’
“Divia” explores the consequences of the recent Ukraine war on the Ukrainian ecosystem.
‘Project Hail Mary’: A Perfect(ly good) Movie
Project Hail Mary: actually pretty good!
Making and Producing “The Beach House”: A Series of Interviews
Interviews with actors and directors of BITE’s new production, “The Beach House”.
Lollapalooza 2026: Is It Worth It?
Is Lollapalooza worth it?
So, the Oscars Happened
The Oscars have occurred! Let’s see how Demir’s predictions panned out.
Student Radio Play, “The Beach House,” Released
“The Beach House”, a student-run radio (and stage) play, is now released!
Vortex: Because Women are Awesome
Vortex comes to Beloit…
Did You Try the Medicine Drug? The Impact of “House MD”
Elle reviews why “House MD” is so evergreen. House we need to cure this patient. Did you try the medicine dr-
Viv’s Awesome Ant Comic
Come look at Viv’s ant comic y’all
Sam Says Think Creatively: Dropout Licenses “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared”
Streaming service “Dropout” acquires the classically esoteric horror series, “Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared”.
Why YOU Should Watch “Man From Earth”
A classic yet forgotten movie, “Man From Earth” explores themes of humanity. Demir gives you reasons to watch.
KOSTA FEAR
KOSTA FEAR.
Making Justice in “Dahomey” and “Meeting with Pol Pot”
A review of two new transformative films at the Albertine Cinémathèque.
Niko the Seal’s Sixth Birthday!
Niko the seal- also known as the “crying seal” featured in the popular meme “he was forced to eat cement when he was six” meme, turned six on Sunday! Perhaps this will not be an auspicious year for him…
A Rather Challenging Chelonia
Chelonia’26 muscles through a difficult season to provide an excellent dance performance!
Rosalía’s New Album Is Luxurious
A review of the new Rosalia album, “Lux”.
Chelonia: The Night of Nights
Chelonia is back for 2026, baby! Get your tickets now!
Predictions for the 98th Academy Awards
The Oscars are upon us once again. Will great movies and actors be cheated? Will someone get slapped? Find out with Demir!
Emotionally Destroyed by an Old Man: A Theo of Golden Review
A review of the 2023 novel “Theo of Golden” and its emotional impact.
A Chicago Homecoming: Tortoise at the Auditorium Theater
The band “Tortoise” performs at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre, in conjunction with the Chicago Philharmonic.
“Iron Lung”- Eat Your Heart Out, Lovecraft
A review of Markiplier’s new indie horror movie, “Iron Lung”.
Your #1 Obsession: EVERYONE’S A STAR!
A review of 5 Seconds of Summers’ new album, “EVERYONE’S A STAR”.
“Percy Jackson” Season 2 Trailer Recap
Percy Jackson’s Season 2: how is it anticipated to measure up?
“Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” Movie Review
On the new Springsteen movie.
‘The Guiding Spirit’: A Review
Quinn’s review of Beloit’s Fall 2025 production, “The Guiding Spirit”.
Two Sentence Horror Stories (With Betty)
Betty regales us with the submissions from his two-sentence horror story contest! (In written format.)
Matt the Knife, Master Mentalist, Performs at Beloit College
Matt the Knife…
Ode to Autumn: Another Year of Leaf-Changing Poetry
On the yearly Ode to Autumn poetry readings.
Pet Painting Night at SAGA House
SAGA’s pet-painting event!
The Importance of the Neese Theatre – A Study
A study conducted on the importance of the Neese Theater, and the impact of its shutdown.
Doing Gourd Science With The PAACs
Pumpkins and physics!
My Favorite Indie Games (As A Person Who Doesn’t Play A Ton of Games)
Claire gets on her soapbox about indie games, again.
‘Phenomena’ (1985) is Phenomenal (Kinda)
A review of the 1985 movie “Phenomena”.
The Super Cool Gay & Straight “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Review 2025
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadowcast went on this weekend! It was super cool and gay and also straight.
Spooky Door Decor
Elisa expounds upon the fruits of her psychotically-fueled spooky-door-hunting quest. Also, she dunks on 609.
A Network of Bodies: Review of Lorde’s Ultrasound Tour
A review of the experience at Lorde’s “Ultrasound Tour”.
Planting the Seed: A Creative Writing Piece
An original writing piece by Sonya Edwards.
Beloit’s Folk and Blues Festival
A belated report on the Folk and Blues Festival.
Create-O-Thon
Claire talks about the Create-O-Thon.
Sisters and Suffrage and Magic, Oh My!
Magic, feminism, and a lot of modern witch stuff in this book review.
Amazing Casting May Have Saved “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
Viv wants to tell YOU about her Hunger Games opinions!
Act XXIV: Waste of Time – “Still Shinin” Album Review
Elliot, Cooper, and Ricky share their thoughts on the new 4batz album. They’re…not impressed.
A Quick Love Letter to the Smaller Art
Graffiti, doodles, and the integral human tenet of drawing penises.
Spotlight on Projection and Media Design
A recent workshop introduced students to new software for dance and theater backdrops.
“Mixtape, Vol. 1” By Brandon Barber Is Awesome
And It Was Made In A Week!
Open House and Hearts at the Wright Museum
Joseph reports on the Wright Museum’s Beloiter Days Open House.
The Art Club Gives Back: A Free Art Supply Giveaway
The Art Club’s free giveaway, and its impact on Beloit students looking to create art.
Beloiter Days Parade
Beloiters come out in full force for parades! Or, at least, in some force…
The Art of the Bell Run
An original poem by Sonya Edwards.
Eressëa
An original poem by Lio Kammuller…
The Downfall of the Sheldon Cooper Character Franchise
A sitcom, a spinoff, and a spinoff of a spinoff…
“A Matter of Time”: a Devotee’s Review
Ben’s review of music artist Laufey’s most recent album and their personal favorites…
Rebuild the World Affairs Center… PLEASE
Is the World Affairs Center in need of a rebrand? Or maybe just better bathrooms?
Give and Take
The Wright Museum’s new exhibit is a poignant piece representing grief
Skulls and Bones at the Logan: Paleo Pop-up for Open Doors Beloit
This year, the Paleo Pop-up provides community, opportunities for learning, and blasts from the past
Student Research and New Additions at the Logan
The student-led exhibit “New Insights from the Collection” closes
Three Beautiful Summer Album Releases
Emma reviews the hottest album of the 2025 summer
Gazfest Rocked!
Cian reports on Gazfest.
Graduation
A poem called Graduation by Jazmin Gomez
From Awkward to Adorable: A Review and Look Behind the Scenes of “First Date”
Kyana gives a behind the scenes look at Beloit College’s current musical show “First Date”
Second Semester of Comix
John Porcellino talks about his time teaching at Beloit.
Album Review of “Malcolm Todd”
Cooper reviews “Malcom Todd”
Foraging like a Bear and Launching Books
Professor Chris Fink and John Porcellino have a book launch party.
The Doc with the Hawk Dichotomous Dave Comic
A comic written by Elisa Turner
“Top” Album Review
Richard and Elliot review YoungBoy’s Top
Closet Confessions: Fashion as a Form of Creative Writing
India gets inspiration from Janisse Ray to start a fashion Substack
PART Hosts Evening on Broadway
Preforming and Applied Art’s hosts Evening on Broadway to show off student’s talents.
Margarine and Butter
Vivian shares some of her creative writing
My Favorite Beefs in Music
With the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef coming to a close Brigid shared her favorite beefs in music.
Is He Music? – A Playboi Carti Album Review
Elliot and Theo review Playboi Cari’s newest album
A Minecraft Movie Review
Claire watched the Minecraft movie so you don’t have to.
The Forgotten Art of Screwball Comedies
India talks about the art of screwball comedies while discussing one of her family favorites “What’s Up Doc.”
Stay Alive Sweetheart “Sunrise on the Reaping” Book Review
Vanessa reviews Suzanne Collins’ newest book “Sunrise on the Reaping.”
Kendrick Lamar’s New Blockbuster – GNX
Mahdin breaks down Kendrick Lamar’s newest album GNX
In Pursuit of Freedom
What movies will be shown this week for theAlbertine Cinématheque French and Francophone Film Festival
Personhood through Performance: Chelonia 2025
Elisa reviews Chelonia 2025
The Whispers: R&B’s Forgotten Titans
Cian discuses the R&B forgotten titans The Whispers
Fight There Swath: Finding Inspiration Somewhere or Another
Siona discusses finding inspiration in a Wordle attempt and her challenge to create something this week.
Macbeth in the Movies
Claire talks about the Donmar Warehouse’s run of “Macbeth.”
Skipping through the Unorthodox Jukebox
Cooper reviews Bruno Mars’ Unorthodox Jukebox album
FKA twigs – EUSEXUA review
Emma reviews FKA twigs album Eusexua
Beloit Art Centers February Showcase
Addie Trammell highlights the art of Kathy Piccone, Katura Bell, and Pam Pier at the Beloit Art Center’s February Showcase.
5 Valentine’s Day Movie Recommendations
Ruby Baudhun gives five movie recommendations to watch this Valentine’s Day.
El impacto mundial de “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”
Cooper Rathmann discusses Bad Bunny’s most recent album release “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.”
“Emilia Pérez” Two Hours of Suffering
Claire Winter gives her opinions about the famously bad movie “Emilia Pérez.”
The Beloit Civic Theatre Brings Murder into the Spotlight
Vanessa Skildum reviews Beloit Civic Theatre’s current show Dial M for Murder.
Insights into “A Cloudy Moon” and “Erased”
Gilliam Tam reports on BIFF’s meet the filmmaker night with insights from the films “A Cloudy Moon” and “Erased.”
World’s Best, or Stuck Like Cement?
“Cobra Kai’s” final season delivers mixed results, struggles with filler.
Top Reads of 2024
Top five books of 2024 showcase diverse genres and themes.
Sagittarius Ponderosa Takes Root at Beloit
Sagittarius Ponderosa, a play about identity, opens at Beloit College.
Early Experimentation in Queer Cinema
Kenneth Anger’s “The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome” explores experimental film through avant-garde visuals and soundtracks.
“Mouthwashing” Took The Internet by Storm
All about the popular horror game “Mouthwashing,” and why people are drawn to it.
“The Substance”: Horror for People Who Kinda Hate Horror
The film “The Substance” effectively uses body horror and color symbolism to critique societal pressures on women.
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