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The Uprising show, located at the Hometown Square stage, takes place every night during Fright Fest at 5:45.

Ranking the Six Flags Fright Fest Haunted Houses

Alex Clark and Jack Birmingham October 31, 2021

Six Flags Fright Fest at Great America is back for its 30th season after a hiatus in 2020. Fright Fest features thrills by day and fright by night with all "freaks" being released at 6 p.m. There are many...

Cash is King

Cash is King

Alex Clark, Staff Member October 14, 2021

In the age of COVID-19, credit cards have become much preferred over cash simply because they are easier to handle and avoid contact with passing money. Credit cards may seem more convenient than cash...

The Raging Bull dominates Southwest Territory as a fan favorite. This coaster makes up for its lack of loops with high, steep drops and plenty of thrills throughout.

Ranking the Six Flags Great America Roller Coaster Collection

Alex Clark, Staff Member October 14, 2021

Six Flags Great America, located in Gurnee, Ill, has one of the best and most complete roller coaster collections in the United States. After being a superfan since 2013, I have grown to love the park...

Its hard to learn that social media is negative because of all the happy things that are posted. But, there comes a time where you need to tune it out in order to take care of your mental health. This is hard to realize until you find yourself in a negative situations.

The Struggle of Valuing Yourself

Ellie George, Editor in Chief October 14, 2021

I was raised in a home where I felt valued. Before I got social media in 7th grade, I judged my worth based on how fast I could run, or how high I could jump. I didn’t look at myself in the mirror for...

The difference between a childhood story vs. a college prep book and the significance that each holds.

The Stress of Growing UP

DOI Staff October 14, 2021

Growing up in the overly saturated, competitive society that is set before us today is, to say the least, stressful.  But what does it mean to grow up? Going to college? Getting your first job? Living...

A vial containing a harmless dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Resistance Remains a Problem

Jack Birmingham, Staff Member June 2, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccines introduced to the public by prominent companies such as Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna represented a silver lining during a pandemic that, while raging across the world for well over...

Dave Bautista and Ella Purnell’s father-daughter chemistry helps save “Army of the Dead” from becoming unwatchable.

Army of the Dead: Almost Dead on Arrival

Andrew Benoit, Opinion Editor May 25, 2021

Note: This movie is rated R for “strong bloody violence, gore and language throughout, some sexual content and brief nudity/graphic nudity” according to the Motion Picture Association of America “Army...

It doesn’t matter where you go to college

DOI Staff May 25, 2021

It is a well-known fact that the college admissions process is one full of stress and anxiety for seniors. But should it be? Since even before middle school, students have had the notion ingrained in...

Living your life in anticipation of the future will most definitely leave the present feeling unsatisfactory and inadequate.

Focusing on the Future Leaves Us Forever Unsatisfied

Hannah Sachs, Staff Member May 25, 2021

The unknown nature of the future is as easily a blessing as it is a curse. For one, the future is seemingly made up of limitless possibilities, which allows for hopeful imagination and inspired pursuits...

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