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Johnny Chirayil

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor

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Sorry Chaparrals, But I Have Reached My Epilogue!

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor July 29, 2023

It is hard to believe how quickly these two years have gone by. Many of my college days were long, especially with spending additional hours doing Courier work, but sadly those days are over. A new chapter...

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“Taare Zameen Par:” Exploring the Perspective of a Misunderstood Child

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor July 17, 2023

“Taare Zameen Par” (or “Like Stars on Earth” in English) is a multi-award-winning film directed by the famous Indian actor Aamir Khan, who also plays the optimistic teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh,...

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Sonic P-06: A Fan’s Bold Redemption of Sonic ’06

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor July 3, 2023

Imagine your younger self back in 2006. It is almost time for the holiday season, and the new next-gen consoles are about to be released -  the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3. With these consoles,...

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Experience Sonic Like Never Before in the Epic Open-World Game, Sonic Frontiers

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor June 18, 2023

Sonic games have had an inconsistent formula over the years. Whether you're playing adventure-style, boost-style, storybook-style, or games with their own unique gameplay style, there is no standard on...

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From Pixels to the Big Screen: Unraveling “The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor June 5, 2023

When it comes to video game-themed movies, they all end in a flop. Unlike the actual games, where the player decides how the story will end, movies are carried by a protagonist who decides how the tale...

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Lookism Review

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor January 16, 2023

“In a society that favors good looks, a high school outcast leads a double life switching between his two bodies that are polar opposites in appearance.” -Netflix. Yes, you read that correctly....

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Sonic Prime Review

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor January 11, 2023

It’s been six years since we’ve last seen Sonic make an appearance in children’s cartoons, which was “Sonic Boom” airing on Cartoon Network from 2014 to 2017.  Despite this time gap, Sonic...

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Enter a Brand New World with COD’s Video Game Development Club

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor September 4, 2022

If you are looking into becoming a video game developer in the future, the Video Game Development Club is a great place to join. This can provide a great opportunity for students interested in making...

2022! A Great Year to be a Sonic the Hedgehog Fan!

2022! A Great Year to be a Sonic the Hedgehog Fan!

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor June 20, 2022

With the success of the movie “Sonic the Hedgehog 2,” the blue blur stands back up on his own two feet once again! There’s a lot to come for the Sonic franchise this year with two upcoming games:...

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CODCON Finally Returns After The Pandemic

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor April 25, 2022

CODCON has been going at College of DuPage for the past 25 years and has finally made a comeback after a two-year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who don’t know what CODCON is, it’s...

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Mark Your Calendars for an Upcoming Artistic Event!

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor April 11, 2022

Editor's Note: The story was updated to announce the specific dates for the Andy Warhol Exhibit. After the success of the Frida Kahlo exhibit during the summer of 2021, Diana Martinez and the MAC team...

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Hey! One Last Wonderful Time With Arthur.

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor March 7, 2022

The famous PBS Kids animated series, “Arthur,” has officially come to conclusion on Feb. 21, after 26 years of airing. The final episode wraps up the beloved series exactly the way longtime fans would...

Big Nate on Nickelodeon & Paramount+

Opinion: Can Big Nate Make Nickelodeon Relevant Again?

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor February 28, 2022

Our favorite sixth-grade rabble-rouser has finally returned as a full-on animated series, now available to watch on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! As a fan of Big Nate, I’ve been longing for a movie...

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Why you Need an Internship Before Leaving COD

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor February 7, 2022

Editor's Note: The story was updated to reflect the correct spelling of Datatelligent.   So you want to get a job, but you don't know what job you want? Look no further! Getting an internship...

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Opinion: The Controversy on The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Johnny Chirayil, Social Media Editor December 6, 2021

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a famous novel written by Sherman Alexie, a Spokane-Coeur d'Alene-Native American novelist. It is a New York Times bestseller and won the National Book...

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