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‘Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald’ is utterly riddikulus

Overall, 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' is a jumbled mess that fails to  build on the previous installment. While the film does show Grindelwald,  the plot stumbles with drama completely unrelated to the villain. This,  along with poorly edited visuals, creates a dull sense of imagination  to any fan of the Harry Potter universe. 



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‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ creator Stephen Hillenburg dies of ALS at 57

Hillenburg was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS, in March of 2017 and died of neurological complications at his home in Southern California. Nickelodeon tweeted the news today stating, “We are sad to share the news of the passing of Stephen Hillenburg, the creator of SpongeBob SquarePants. Today, we are observing a moment of silence to honor his life and work.” Nickelodeon went on to say that the characters and world Hillenburg created, “will long stand as a reminder of the value of optimism, friendship and the limitless power of imagination.” 


Rising Indiana star: An interview with Lauren Sanderson

There are plenty of local artists paving their way and searching for the opportunity to make it in the music industry. Lauren Sanderson, an up-and-coming artist from Fort Wayne, has made that dream a reality.




Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ – Reunited with an old friend

 No matter if you are looking for a trip down nostalgia lane or  introducing a younger generation to the world of Spyro, 'Reignited  Trilogy' is a solid remaster of the classics. Even though lackluster  gameplay and rushed design choices plague the experience from the start,  it still comes off as enjoyable for both veterans and novices.  Hopefully this eternal flame can find space to roar once again. 


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