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Joey Gonzalez

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor

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Goodbye my little CWRU community

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
April 28, 2023
Chris Pratt's Mario (left) and Charlie Day's Luigi (right) leave their plumbing careers behind for adventure in the Mushroom Kingdom in "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie”: A film about love and Italians

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
April 28, 2023
An instant success, University Program Board's Food Truck Festival encouraged CWRU students to get out, experience the warm weather and enjoy some delicious food truck foods.

UPB Food Truck Festival was a wonderland of free goodies and warm weather

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
April 21, 2023
On March 28, Masego and his famed saxophone ignited the Agora Theater with a soulful blend of R&B and jazz.

Masego delivers saxophone solos and soul at the Agora

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
March 31, 2023
"Cocaine Bear" is a masterpiece of wit and gore that leaves audience members at the edge of their seat as the titular bear tears through unsuspecting victims.

“Cocaine Bear”: The one killer you should never run from

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
March 3, 2023
"Hogwarts Legacy" is the current game dominating the cultural discourse, but it hasn't been around its gameplay but rather J. K. Rowling, the creator of "Harry Potter," and her controversial views.

Hogwarts Legacy: The dark cloud of controversy hanging over the wizarding world

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
February 17, 2023
AI doll M3GAN, short for Model 3 Generative Android, sings, dances and literally slays her way through this so-bad-it's-good slasher flick.

M3GAN: The campy killer AI bot and her ‘best friend’

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
February 10, 2023
In this adaptation of the horror video game "The Last of Us," Bella Ramsey's Ellie (left) and Pedro Pascal's Joel (right) rely on each over to survive an apocalypse.

“The Last of Us” turns the PlayStation exclusive into a record-breaking TV hit

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
January 27, 2023
Jenny Ortega has been highly praised for her performance as Wednesday Addams in Netflix's new show "Wednesday."

The return of the Addams Family with Netflix’s “Wednesday”

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
December 2, 2022
Queen Ramonda (center), played by Angela Bassett, successfully leads Wakanda in the newest "Black Panther" movie following the death of actor Chadwick Boseman in 2020.

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a continuation of Chadwick Boseman’s groundbreaking work

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
November 18, 2022
Harry Styles, in his latest movie venture "My Policeman," with a lackluster queer romance, proves once again that he should stick to his career in music.

“My Policeman”: Harry Styles’ latest attempt at acting

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
November 11, 2022

A journey through my latest rock anthems

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
November 11, 2022
Alt-rock band DYLYN takes over Cleveland's Grog Shop with their '60s and '90s inspired music.

A deepdive with DYLYN: Discussing inspiration,The Sixty90s and the future

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
October 28, 2022
In the season finale of HBO's "House of the Dragon," the newly crowned Queen Rhaenyra prepares for a war that will pit dragon versus dragon and Targaryen versus Targaryen.

“House of the Dragon” season finale: A song of death and duty

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
October 28, 2022
Netflix's new series about serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has received much backlash from the families of Dahmers' victims, who feel like their pain is being exploited for profit.

Netflix’s cash cow: Trauma

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
October 14, 2022
Maya Hawke has become a figure in the indie folk music scene, with her latest album, "Moss," drawing upon personal pain through memorable lyricism and soothing instrumentals.

“Moss” is Maya Hawke’s ode to indie folk

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
September 30, 2022
The annual Cleveland Pickle Fest draws a large enthusiastic crowd of casual pickle enjoyers and pickle aficionados alike.

The Cleveland Pickle Fest: A pickle-lover’s dream

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
September 23, 2022
Cleveland Curiosities' taxidermy animals are among the shop's many unique antiques and oddities.

Cleveland Curiosities is the place to start your spooky season

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
September 9, 2022
In "Three Thousand Years of Longing," Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba capture their audience with stories of the love and loss of human existence.

“Three Thousand Years of Longing”: Is it worth the watch?

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
September 2, 2022
Sittoos is among the many great dining options available to CWRU students.

Cleveland cuisine for CWRU students: A guide to your new favorite restaurants

Joey Gonzalez, Life Editor
August 26, 2022

Gonzalez: It’s time to let sexually active queer men donate blood

Joey Gonzalez, Copy Editor
January 28, 2022
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