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By Arigni Panja As a self-proclaimed movie addict, I had the date December 5, 2025, marked on my calendar forevermore. I never thought I’d live to see the day Netflix bought Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios – the home of HBO, the DC Universe, the Wizarding World, and some of the most iconic […]

By Jackie Webster If you’ve seen the movie, you already know that line hits like a punch to the chest. And honestly, that moment alone is enough reason why I think Good Will Hunting should be required viewing for every man ages 16–25. It’s rare that a movie actually challenges masculine ideas of toughness and […]

I pushed through the campus doors and found a buck standing beside me under the building lights. He was startled as was I, then galloped out of the light, rejoining a doe nearby. Together, they paused in the darkness at the end of the snowy courtyard before slipping farther away from campus. Deer are often […]

Join Jillian Olmstead and Brooklyn Lyftogt as they enter into a discourse about what it is like to live on and off campus. As well as the community surrounding the journey that comes with it. To dorm or not to dorm, that is the question…

Fishnets, corsets and call-outs will soon take over the Boone Theater as The Rocky Horror Picture Show returns for its annual participation screening on November 7 and 8 at 10 p.m. The event, now in its 10th year, is curated by Homie Simmonds, who has spent the last decade turning Boone into one of Iowa’s […]

In 2011, when Bitcoin was started, one Bitcoin was worth $1. Now, one Bitcoin is worth $49,224.20. While not everyone may earn that much off the bat, they may at least earn some walking-around money. Learning how finances and the economy work early on will give anyone a head-up in the finance game. Christian Cryder, […]

For those who celebrate Christmas, most spend some time during December watching the same movies every year. Though some of these movies become less entertaining each year, there are good ones for all types of viewers. After seeing “A Christmas Story” on loop for 12 hours every single year on Christmas day, I can no […]

Thanksgiving is different today considering the circumstances of proper social distancing. For both small and large gatherings, the decision is tough when considering the risks. Banner News has decided to share our perspectives on Thanksgiving, and our plans for the holiday. For my family, Thanksgiving is one of the few times where we all gather […]

As someone who appreciates a little competition, I feel that Black Friday is a nice way to spice up the holiday season.  When I was really young, I was in bed before midnight and only my parents would participate in the late night shopping. As I got older, I wanted to tag along to see […]

Women have played important roles in history, even those who come from small towns like Boone. Through their strength these women left their marks―not just as women, but as people and community members. It’s not often that places have heroes, and it’s not often when that hero was a 15-year-old girl. But on July 6th, […]