Minimum wage must increase

As Americans are finishing the war against COVID-19 pandemic, a new war seems  to be heating up. As those in the media would call it, “Striketober” is making itself out to be more  than just phase.  Workers across the nation…

From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column

Graupel is the technical term for it, it is the phenomenon of rain being crystallized in the atmosphere and falling as ice pellets because of the intense cooling caused by high-level winds. Us upstate New Yorkers just call that sleet,…

Kendare Blake novels explore sibling rivalry, supernatural

Need a series to keep the mind occupied with an intriguing plot in which contains a sibling rivalry? If so, Kendare Blake (“Ungodly”) is the perfect author to look into.  Blake is the author of several novels and short stories,…

‘Easy on Me’ brings hope for upcoming Adele album

Adele (“Someone Like You”) released her latest single, “Easy On Me,” on Oct. 15, and it is easy to love. Set to release again on her newest album coming out on Nov. 19, “Easy On Me” is the perfect breakup/divorce…

Bold ‘When Christmas Comes Around…’ hypes listeners for holidays

Kelly Clarkson (Wrapped in Red) released her ninth studio album “When Christmas Comes Around…” on Oct. 15 and it proves that it is never too early to get into the holiday spirit.  The album has 12 tracks, with four new…

Depressive ‘Working for the Knife’ concludes Mitski hiatus

Mitskisuki Laycock, known as Mitski (“Two Slows Dancers”), has released a new single titled “Working for the Knife” after years of silence following her “Be the Cowboy” album tour, along with a music video for the song. Mitski’s music fits…

Laker Review highlights movies to watch during Halloween season

Every October, Halloween fans make it a priority to revisit certain films in preparation for the Oct. 31 holiday. From “Beetlejuice” to “Hocus Pocus,” certain films have remained popular options for Halloween lovers to watch on a yearly basis, especially…

Anderson film “Licorice Pizza” highly anticipated, casting ideal

Paul Thomas Anderson  (“Phantom Thread”) promises the coming-of-age film of the year with the release of the trailer for “Licorice Pizza.” Set in the San Fernando Valley, 1973, “Licorice Pizza” follows the story of two teens “growing up, running around…

‘Music of the Spheres’ shows introspective, energetic Coldplay

Grammy Award winners Coldplay released their ninth studio album, “Music of The Spheres” on Oct. 15. The concept album is in many ways a journey into uncharted territory for the band, which has garnered worldwide popularity in the past with…

Crossword, Sudoko answers from Oct. 15