Kaitlyn Leister

The second installment of the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ movie has been announced Kaitlyn Leister Associate Arts & Culture Editor The “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” movie has an estimated release date!  The popular first film that hit theaters on Oct. 25, 2023. It was met with low reviews from critics and decent reviews from the general public.  Now the series is getting its second installment, estimated to be on Dec. 5, 2025. This is when the studio is hoping to get the film out, but that could ultimately change with production or potential delays.  Scott Cawthon, the creator of the game series, also tweeted on his Scottgames account on Aug. 8 four pictures regarding the screenplay for the film, stating that one is real and the other three are fake. According to the movie’s IMDb page, there are only four people listed in the cast so far, all being from the first movie: Matthew Lillard as William Afton, Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt, Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa, and Piper Rubio as Abby. The movie is in pre-production, so changes could be made in the future but for now, it is fan speculation of who else might appear in the film. I enjoyed the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” mo […] “The second installment of the ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ movie has been announced”

Welcome back to Trench: the Clancy World Tour Santina Cerquetelli Staff Writer On Sept. 14, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend twenty one pilots’ “Clancy World Tour” at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, and to say it was amazing would be an understatement. I will not lie, I consider myself a seasoned concert-goer, especially a seasoned twenty one pilots fan. This was my 25th time seeing them perform live, and I can confidently say they impress every time without fail. The tour, which began on Aug. 15 in Denver at Ball Arena, was one that I, along with many other fans who were lucky enough to attend, found to be exciting as the band is known for their showmanship and audience engagement. The concert began with the opening song of their latest album, “Clancy,” and hearing the bass-boosted phrase “Welcome back to Trench” set the scene for what was to come in their show. Using various methods of entertainment, including but not limited to pyrotechnics, fire, and confetti, the energy was kept at a high from start to finish. Their music is highly conceptual, and each song can have several hidden messages, so the songs they played during the show were not only entertaining but also told a story. Tyler Joseph, the lead singer, has stated that this tour is to be considered a “rewind” of how they got to where they are today in anticipation of what will come in their music and story as a band and as people in the future. That being said, I would like to pay some attention to some things they did differently on this tour as opposed to others. In all of the tours I have seen twenty one pilots on in the past, there were some general trends that were followed regarding their setlist and when certain songs were played. On this tour there was a diversion from their “normal” that I found to be shocking; that being the placement of their song “Car Radio.” “Car Radio” has always been a song that is played towards the end of their show, always being within the last five songs of the concert. This time around, however, “Car Radio” was the fourth song played out of their 28-song setlist. Prior to the show, I tried to stay away from spoilers as I wanted the show to be as surprising as possible to me, but I heard some rumors that “Car Radio” would be towards the beginning, and I was somewhat skeptical. Unsurprisingly, however, it made sense. The placement of the song in regard to the story they were told throughout the show fit in perfectly. Another notable difference from previous tours was their crowd engagement. While they would interact with the crowd before, this tour brought it to a whole new level, and I even found myself within a few feet of both members of the band several times throughout the show. They made B-stage appearances three separate times during the show and made a clear effort to be as close to their fans as possible. Overall, this concert is definitely towards the top of my list, and twenty one pilots yet again impressed me more than ever before. I look forward to their future concerts and would recommend their concert to anyone willing to go, as it was truly a treat to experience […] “Welcome back to Trench: the Clancy World Tour”

I didn’t have a BRAT summer Emma Hazard Arts & Culture Editor With the beloved chill of fall slowly starting to creep its way into Pennsylvania, I can’t help but look back on the sweet, sweet summer vacation that was ripped from my hands far too quickly. This past summer was huge for the music industry when it comes to new releases- especially when we shine a light on what was probably many people’s “album of the summer,” “BRAT” by Charli XCX. While yes, I know that many of you out there were in fact “bumpin’ that” on your was back to the Ville this summer, I can’t help but think back on what my favorite album of this summer was. So, while I cozy up for the upcoming sweater weather, it’s time for me to finally do something that I’ve been hesitating to do since the release of “BRAT.” That’s right, I’m breaking my silence. Now before I begin, I would like to state that this isn’t a review of “BRAT.” I’ve only listened to about half of the album, so I truly have no right to state if I thought it was good or bad. However, I will say that it wasn’t exactly my taste. I would say my taste in music is rather broad. From K-pop to dad rock, and even your occasional country or screamo song- I listen to a lot of music. Unfortunately for me, however, I’m not a huge fan of club music, so I sadly had to miss out on having a “‘BRAT’ summer.” I won’t deny that there are songs on the album that I enjoyed, but overall based on what I’ve heard, the album wasn’t my cup of tea. So, I know what you’re wondering; if I wasn’t having the neon green “BRAT” summer of a lifetime, what would I say was my “album of the summer?” Well, I’ve taken it upon myself to play a little game this year with all the new music I listen to. Every new album I listen to, not new as in it came out this year, but new as in I’m hearing it for the first time, I’ve decided to rank the album on a scale of one to ten. Then at the end of this year, I’m going to make a list of my favorite and least favorite albums. From the four albums that I decided to dedicate at least 20 minutes of my undivided attention to this summer, there were some that jumped out at me more than others. For example, ATEEZ released their newest album, “Golden Hour: Part. 1” back in May, and I finally had the chance to listen to it during a long car ride in July. Currently, on a list of 11 total albums so far, “Golden Hour: Part. 1” is one of the two albums I ranked 10/10. However, even with its high rating, I would still give the title of my “album of the summer” to someone else. On the same day that I had the chance to listen to “Golden Hour: Part. 1,” I listened to Breaking Benjamin’s “Phobia” album, and boy oh boy did it rock my world. Released in 2006, this album is 43 minutes of what I would consider, in my unprofessional opinion, peak “divorced dad” rock. If you know me, you know that I absolutely despise long albums- so the idea of spending almost 45 minutes listening to an album sounded unbearable, so I was very glad to prove myself wrong. Upon first listen, I gave this album a solid 8/10. Some points were taken off for the fact that the album was so long, and for the fact that I’m still getting used to the fact that singers will scream in the middle of a song for fun. Despite these points, I found myself coming back to this album constantly over the summer. During my short commute to work, driving to see friends, and even getting ready in the morning, I found myself reaching for this album all the time. Originally, back in July, I said that this album, “was packed full of the semi-emo, grunge sound you would want from a 2006 rock album,” and I would stand by that statement almost three months later. Over these past few months, I’ve been trying to get into rock music more, so finally finding another band that I really enjoy within the genre is fantastic. If I end up reassessing my album ratings at the end of the year, I would definitely give this album a higher score. If you’re in the market for an album to help transition you from your “BRAT” summer into a crunchy leaf fall, I highly recommend breaking into the “Phobia […] “I didn’t have a BRAT summer”

‘Palworld’ developers sued by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo Jamie Hughes Associate Photography Editor Pocketpair, Inc., the developers of the popular survival game “Palworld,” are being sued by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company. Pocketpair has been in the spotlight for their game, which has design inspirations from The Pokemon Company’s multimedia franchise “Pokemon.”  However, despite the claims by the public of “Palworld” stealing creature designs from the “Pokemon” franchise, the plaintiffs are instead trying a different angle: patent infringement.  In their statement, Nintendo says they will “continue to take necessary actions against any infringements of its intellectual property,” a common statement Nintendo makes publicly when they are involved in a lawsuit over their intellectual property. Pocketpair responded through their “Palworld” account on X, formerly Twitter, that they “have received notice of the lawsuit and will begin the appropriate legal proceedings.” According to Nintendo in their press release, “Palworld” infringes on “multiple patent rights,” though Pocketpair has stated that Nintendo has not disclosed to them which patents their company has infringed upon. Nintendo is seeking “an injunction against infringement and compensation” for Pocketpair’s alleged infringement. In the wake of the announcement, many people online began to speculate about why Nintendo chose patents as the reason for the lawsuit, and why Nintendo would not disclose the exact patents infringed. While not confirmed, arguments of the lawsuit amounting to anti-competitive behavior on Nintendo’s part have become a major discussion topic. The outcome of the lawsuit, many have discussed, may determine the future of games that are inspired by “Pokemon,” which could have wide-ra […] “‘Palworld’ developers sued by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo”

Charlie Puth is officially a married man Abigail Manbeck News Editor Charlie Puth and his fiancée, now turned wife, Brooke Sansone are now officially married. The service took place on Sept. 7 at Puth’s family home in Montecito California. They were officially married in the driveway by an olive tree. The song that Sansone walked down the aisle to was “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” by the rock band Aerosmith. The song was performed at the wedding by the Sunday Service Choir.  Sansone wore a custom dress that was made by Danielle Frankel and Puth wore a custom Bode ensemble, with the shirt embroidered in red, featuring the wedding date, Sansone’s nickname for Puth which is ‘Melon,’ and a phrase they both love, which is “Us, forever.”  For the married couple’s first dance together as husband and wife, they danced to Puth’s live from the Meadowlands cover of “Jersey Girl” by Bruce Springsteen. Both Puth and Sansone are originally from New Jersey, so it was fitting for their song to feature where they grew up. They were also childhood family friends who grew up together. At the reception, guests were served tiny hot dogs on silver platters. Their wedding cake was a carrot cake, and the flower arrangements consisted of sunflowers. The servers had calla lillies on their aprons and Sansone had real calla lilies as part of her bouquet.  Puth wrote on Instagram to Sansone, “thank you for making me the happiest man alive,” adding in another Instagram post, “it has always been you.” That second phrase that Puth wrote on his Instagram, was also mentioned in both of their vows.  It seems that they are very happy together, and are currently spending time in Ita […] “Charlie Puth is officially a married man”

Katy Perry fails to evolve on new album '143' Katy Perry performs live. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Michael Keehan Staff Writer It’s hard to remember fifteen years ago when Katy Perry was one of various pop stars who ruled the radio. Her three-album run of “One of the Boys,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Prism” brought campy and fun pop music that were the best of their craft. But while contemporaries like Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift evolved their crafts and continued to stay relevant, Perry faltered. Her albums “Witness” and “Smile” had some enjoyable songs, but nothing managed to recreate her success from the late 2000s and early 2010s. So after Perry concluded a successful residency in Las Vegas and announced she was recording new music, many anticipated a comeback that could bring her to her early heights. Those hopes came crashing down at the announcement of the album “143” and its executive producer, her old collaborator Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald. Once a renowned pop producer, Dr. Luke’s career came to a halt when he was sued by his client and collaborator Kesha, accusing him of “sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally” abusing her. It led to a nearly ten-year legal battle and Dr. Luke disappearing from the music industry, ending in an out-of-court settlement and Kesha’s exit from his “Kemosabe” record label. Later in this legal battle, Dr. Luke made a comeback building artists like Kim Petras and Latto and producing number-one hits for Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, the latter a Kemosabe artist. These hits helped Dr. Luke regain prominence, but they drew a lot of criticism given his past with Kesha and other artists, and brought a lot of controversy towards Perry with the song “Woman’s World.” The release of the lead single “Woman’s World” was a disaster, as the song made little airplay and was lambasted by critics and pop fans for its shallow lyrics, grating production, and the cruel irony of an accused abuser producing a feminist anthem. The later singles and tracks of the eventual album received similar responses, and my first listen to the album was a mess. The first three tracks, “Woman’s World,” “Gimme Gimme” with 21 Savage; and “Gorgeous” with Kim Petras are some of the worst pop songs I’ve ever heard, with little to no redeeming qualities. Later songs, such as the Crystal Waters-sampling Doechii collab “I’m His, He’s Mine” and house-inspired tracks “Crush” and “Lifetimes,” ranged from excruciating generic to feeling like they would’ve been much stronger ten to fifteen years ago. However, there are some positive aspects to the album, such as the smooth transitions between tracks and Perry’s vocals on tracks like “All the Love” and “Nirvana.” I also found the JID collab “Artificial” and “Wonder,” the sole track produced by Stargate and not Dr. Luke, to be very enjoyable. Those tracks reminded me of the Teenage Dream tracks “E.T.” and “Firework” respectively, but like the rest of the album, they still feel outdated. That feels like an issue with the whole album, as Perry seems to regress from the more mature albeit still wonky songwriting of “Witness” and “Smile” to a cheap imitation of her earlier work. I still love Perry’s discography, but this album is far from the comeback she needed. In fact, the album, especially due to Dr. Luke’s heavy involvement, heavily damaged Perry’s reputation and disappointed many of her fans. Hopefully she learns from this and he […] “Katy Perry fails to evolve on new album ‘143’”