April 1st, 2023
Childhood Favorites
What movies did you love as a kid? Here are a couple sure to bring on a wave of nostalgia.
Good Burger
A wonderful classic, Good Burger (1997) is based on a comedy sketch of the same name from the Nickelodeon television series All That. Featuring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell as fellow high school students Dexter and Ed. The two meet when they get into a predicament where they need to work together. Ed is the source of a minor car crash between Dexter (who does not have a license) and his teacher. To pay for the damages, Dexter gets a summer job working with Ed at Good Burger, a burger-and-fries diner that has some very quirky employees. Although Ed is down-to-earth, his naïve decisions put himself and Dexter into some pretty difficult situations. Mondo Burger, a competitive new burger restaurant, opens just across the road from Good Burger, and the diner’s flow of customers quickly dwindles.Things aren’t all that they seem at Mondo Burger, and Ed and Dexter, with the help of their fellow friends and coworkers at Good Burger, do their best to save their restaurant. This wacky film features so many different situations ranging from the initial car crash to time spent in a psychiatric hospital and even an attempt to disguise themselves as old women. The goofy dynamic between Ed and Dexter keeps the viewers entertained because Ed’s literal personality tests not only the customers but his friends as well. I can describe Ed’s silliness with one example by a scene when he sings his incredible and original song with lyrics “He’s a dude, she’s a dude, we’re all dudes.” See how Ed and Dexter break through obstacles to save their beloved restaurant from going out of business in this must-see family classic, Good Burger. Available to watch for free on YouTube.—Kayu Brooks
Gooby
Gooby is a heartwarming fantasy children’s movie about a loving childhood toy—a stuffed teddy bear that suddenly comes to life when the boy who grew up with him, Willy, needs him most. Luckily his buddy Goob is now here to make some major changes in Willy’s life. Little does Willy know that Gooby has other plans in store, and he transforms into a life-size version of himself that can speak. Gooby is a six-foot-tall, brown furry bear-thing, with a red and black checkered scarf, and a Scottish accent.Throughout the story we see Gooby and Willy’s bond grow as Gooby attempts to “fix” Willy’s life in various ways. Truthfully, Gooby seems to only make things more complicated for him, though. He says weird phrases (such as “don’t snot about it” and “I like being your dad”) and does silly actions (like farting and throwing hotdogs at Willy while he’s hiding in Willy’s attic). Quite honestly, Gooby makes the movie what it is; he is the real star since it’s named after him and all. Eventually, Willy’s parents begin to question what’s in the attic and call pest control, which only leads to a whole new world of problems.Gooby gets Willy into even more shenanigans, especially after he shows up outside of Willy’s classroom window. Willy begins to get annoyed with Gooby and blows up multiple times at him since the bear is always getting them both in sticky situations, so Gooby has to find a way to win Willy back. Gooby tries multiple times to gain forgiveness from Willy, but it always ends in disaster. After the final time, Gooby gives up and runs away to hide. Will Willy and Gooby manage to repair their friendship? Will the pest control people manage to expunge Gooby once and for all? And what happens with Willy grows up and realizes he doesn’t need a toy anymore?In the end, as the movie says, “Where we belong isn’t a place it’s with each other” (Personally, I’m not sure how that relates to Gooby and Willy, but it’s still a good message). I think everyone should check out this movie, especially with a group of friends. It is definitely a film that should not be taken seriously, but it has some charm in a silly kind of way. (Even if the film cost $6.5 million to make, yet in the end, only gained $3,000 in sales).
—Jasmine Puls
If the name Captain Beefheart doesn’t immediately have your attention, he will hold it the entire time you listen. Like a car accident, you cannot take your eyes (and ears) off of Trout Mask Replica. Captain Beefheart leads the band like a musical dictator to make the album sound exactly how he wanted it to, practically turning the band into a cult. Between being unable to leave the house they recorded at, barely allowed to eat, and effectively forced into practicing the music for 14 hours a day, the members of the band had their work cut out for them. Despite this unique style of leadership, on top of the Captain’s already eccentric tastes, this album is truly one of a kind. As equally parts mesmerizing as it is brilliant, there is truly nothing else like Trout Mask Replica, and I highly doubt there ever will be.
Do you love Twilight? Do you like board games with questions based more on the books than the advertised movie on the box? Well, where the hell have you been, loca? It’s time to bring out your inner “Twihard.” Immerse yourself in the universe that enthralled a generation by playing mediocre trivia and write down answers to questions like, “Close your eyes. How many windows are in the room?” Move your pieces along the board and follow the instructions found on each square you land on. Challenge yourselves and your friends by calling upon your vast vault of useless Twilight knowledge and be the first to collect all eight scene cards.
Have you ever wanted to play one of the best dating simulators of all time? Well, then this is the game for you. My Horse Prince is a mobile dating simulator about a businesswoman who has grown tired of her city life and decides to quit her job and head to the countryside. She has been single most of her life, so as she leaves the city, she is also on the search for a romantic partner. The woman decides to check out a racing-horse ranch to find her true love, but the one guy that catches her eye isn’t quite what she was expecting. This gentleman is tall, handsome, and kind, but he also has four legs. Our protagonist has fallen for a horse with a human face. This app does an amazing job of building the relationship between this girl and the horse. Their chemistry is off the charts, and this horse is as charming as they get. Not only does this app have amazing storytelling, but it also has mini-games as you help take care of this handsome horse. I highly recommend everyone check out this game once as it is an experience I will never forget. It is free in the app store on most devices. Available for Android and iOS. 
The graphics of Talking Horse are quite honestly amazing. Horse is absolutely adorable with a charming smile and a little laugh when you click on him. Horse also comes with a pet fish! There is a cute little chick that winks at you and her egg siblings that hide in the horse’s dresser drawer. For some reason, there is a TV that says hello and then shows each letter of the alphabet in green letters, and sometimes when you click on it, a little kid even reads off the letters to you. The horse has a dance button that makes him dance to music. He also has a fart button, and two other button options you can unlock with coins you gain by playing games, watching ads, or by purchase.
Ride to Hell: Retribution set out to be the next great Grand Theft Auto, riding around on your motorcycle, kicking ass, and not letting anyone tell you what you can or can’t do. Sounds like a great idea for a video game, right? Unlimited player freedom? Live life as a dangerous biker? Get the girl? The only thing that Ride to Hell: Retribution has accomplished is the actual sensation of what it is like riding into hell when you play this forsaken video game. It is, by far, one of the worst games ever made and published. Why is it so bad? Everything. God. Damn. Everything. The graphics look like what happens when you put a blow torch on a Barbie doll, all melted plastic with a fresh coating of paint to make it resemble something human. The sounds in this game make me want to hurl my headphones into the wall and slam it
Some might find fulfillment in a job that provides financial stability and lifetime experience. For Professor West, however, why have one exciting job when you can have several? Over the years, Professor West served as a National Park Ranger, oversaw an ice rink and bowling alley, served as a museum educator, and taught in every grade starting from third grade all the way to high school. He considers his crowning achievement to be his time at Marinette campus. As Professor West said, “The 20 years I spent on the Marinette campus have been the most rewarding of my career.”
UWGB’s Spring Break is March 13-17, and even if you have to work instead of sitting on a sunny beach in the Bahamas, it’s important to take advantage of the lack of classes and practice some self-care. You’ll need to rejuvenate so you are ready to finish the second half of the semester as strongly as you can. (Without saying “finish strong,” because that’s grammatically incorrect. Rant over.). According to Lifehacker.com, “Self-care helps prevent burnout, reduces the negative psychological and physical effects of stress, and helps you focus on what is true and important.”
Do you need a quick and cute gift for a friend but want it to be homemade? Try crochet kits! These individual sets sell cheap, so the only real thing you’ll be spending is your time and heartfelt effort. And who wouldn’t love that?
One night while at my family’s house for dinner, my brother presented a project to my husband; he’d purchased a steel model kit from our local crafts store, a tank, but figured out shortly after that it was more work than he thought it would be. My husband accepted, having put together a few already, including a replica of an old Farmall tractor, a train set, and a mail truck. The process is more tedious than difficult, but it’s well worth the shiny little display piece.
Metal Earth® models consist of a few steel sheets with perforated, pre-cut parts. To put them together, you simply snip them from the cut-out and bend the tabs into place, creating a 360° replica of anything from a Transformer to the Golden Gate Bridge, both of which will surprise you with their stunning detail. And unlike the plastic models of today, these are highly affordable with costs ranging from $5 to $30. So, if you’re ready to make this your ultimate hobby, I advise you to pick up a pair of tweezers. Your fingers will thank me later.
If there’s one plant someone can grow by mistake, it’s a potato. All you have to do is forget about it for a few weeks, and the next thing you know, there’s more eyes in the room than you can hide from. Whether you want to capitalize on your mistake or simply grow them on purpose, here are some tips you don’t want to forget.