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Julien Baker plays a show in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Happy Birthday, Julien Baker

Lucy Walker September 29, 2023

On this day in 1995, songwriter Julien Baker was born. Now 28, she’s a folk star and works with illustrious members of boygenius (and friends) Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. I’m obsessed. The...

Illustration by Max Stith

The Minimal Maximum: St. John’s student standards

Max Stith, Staff Writer March 23, 2021
The Minimal Maximum is The Review Online’s new cartoon series created by junior Max Stith that will humorously highlight student life on campus. St. John's students typically hold themselves to high academic standards. 
The Minimal Maximum: Productively procrastinating

The Minimal Maximum: Productively procrastinating

Max Stith, Staff Writer December 8, 2020
The Minimal Maximum is The Review Online’s new cartoon series created by junior Max Stith that will humorously highlight student life on campus.
Junior Bailey Maierson and her brother Eli Maierson (19) choose a movie to watch.

CineMaierson: Quarantine Edition

Bailey Maierson, Staff Writer March 31, 2020
Junior Bailey Maierson reviews some of the movies her family has watched while in quarantine.
While watching Avengers: Endgame, Eli Maierson felt nostalgic for the Marvel movies he saw during his childhood.

CineMaierson: “Avengers: Endgame” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor April 30, 2019
In the next installment of "CineMaierson," Eli reviews the latest Avengers film "Endgame."
La Rappresentante di Lista’s Go Go Diva features complex and rhythmic music.

Make Up Your Mind: La Rappresentante di Lista’s “Go Go Diva”

Sophia Kontos, Online Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2019
Online Editor-in-Chief Sophia Kontos reviews Italian band La Rappresentante di Lista’s album "Go Go Diva."
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse celebrates the iconic characters rich history, telling a compelling and faithful narrative sure to please longtime fans and newcomers to superhero media.

CineMaierson: Into the Maier-Verse

Eli Maierson, Ryan Chang, Sophia Kontos, and Gray Watson January 6, 2019
In this special edition of CineMaierson, Eli joins several guest writers to review Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Aquaman fails to redeem DCEU, burdened by predictable dialogue and bloated scenes.

CineMaierson: “Aquaman” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor December 28, 2018
Despite many exhilarating action scenes, "Aquaman" commits all seven deadly sins of superhero movies.
River Whyless 2018 album Kindess, A Rebel features strong instrumentals and poignant lyrics.

Make Up Your Mind: River Whyless’ “Kindness, A Rebel”

Sophia Kontos, Online Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2018
Whyless Rivers' 2018 album "Kindness, A Rebel" features foot-tapping instrumentals and poignant lyrics.
Bo Burnhams film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

CineMaierson: “Eighth Grade” Review

Eli Maierson, Jack Shea, Alex Tinkham, and Thomas Hunt September 6, 2018
On the next installment of "CineMaierson", Eli reviews the Bo Burnham film "Eighth Grade" and speaks with freshmen about the film.
Despite taking an unnecessarily dark turn in its second half, Tag is still an amusing, ridiculous action comedy.

CineMaierson: “Tag” Review

Eli Maierson, Senior Assignments Editor July 25, 2018
Eli Maierson reviews "Tag" in the next installment of "CineMaierson."
High as Hope, Florences fourth studio album, is a deparature from the artists theatrical musical style.

Make Up Your Mind: Florence + the Machine’s “High as Hope”

Sophia Kontos, Online Editor-in-Chief July 12, 2018
Online Editor-in-Chief Sophia Kontos reviews Florence + the Machine's new album "High as Hope" in the debut of her column, "Make Up Your Mind."
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