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by Olivia McGuin   September 19-21 was my third time attending Riot Fest. The punk rock festival is something I look forward to annually and this year was extremely special to me. I got to attend with some of my close friends and fellow WONC members, and I got to

by Noah Redmond So many R&B artists are catching my attention as I dive into the scene. I’m already a fan of Erykah Badu and SZA, but since Culture Shock has been on the air, I’ve enjoyed music from LiBianca, Giveon, Victoria Monet and some debuting artists. I wanted to

Deafheaven is coming to The Castle Theater in Bloomington on October 10, and we’ve got a pair of tickets for you to win! Formed in 2010, this San Francisco–based band blends black metal intensity with shoegaze atmospheres, and have become pioneers of the “blackgaze” genre. Over the years, they’ve expanded

by Dalton Mont   The McHenry Music Festival is an annual country music festival with some of the biggest names headlining. This year’s headliners were Sam Hunt, Slightly Stoopid, and Bailey Zimmerman. I was able to make it to two days of the festival: Friday for Sam Hunt and Sunday

by Dylan Gantz   The NFL season has begun, and with the way NFL fanbases are, we can look at some of the biggest overreactions just one game into the season. Everyone has done it before, including me. As a Green Bay Packers fan, losing to the Saints in 2021

by Lola Furbee   North Central College had its first day of classes a few weeks ago, and the one question that every single one of my professors asked as an icebreaker question was, “How was your summer; did you do anything fun?” My classmates often had the type of

by Sierra Knutsen   Horror movies have become increasingly popular over the years with each one attempting to either rebrand themselves as something entirely original or replicate the formula that iconic franchises have delivered audiences over the years in a new way. This year, there’s been a rise in popularity

If you’re a student at North Central College, you NEED to join WONC! Whether you’re interested in a career in radio broadcasting or you just want to have some fun, there’s something for everyone here. Our staff is comprised of students with all kinds of majors, not just Journalism and

by Lola Furbee   The Tony Awards. Broadway’s biggest night, or as I always like to refer to it, a theatre fan’s Super Bowl. The 78th annual Tony Awards took place within the walls of Radio City Music Hall on June 8th. It runs similar to any other big award

by Jayden Lawrence   On January 24, 2025, sisters Nyrobi and Chaya Becket-Messam dropped their album, Rave Immortal, which reached #1 on the UK Rock and Metal Charts. I was given the opportunity to virtually interview this British rock band ultimately known as ALT BLK ERA. It was an honor