School
Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrities
- Gretchen is a member of The List News team, and has specialized in editorial, essay, profile, and celebrity news writing.
- Gretchen ran a website interviewing influential artists such as Retta ("Parks and Recreation, "Good Girls"), designer Adriana Sahar, and model and disability advocate Jillian Mercado.
- Gretchen freelances continuously about entertainment. Her most recent article was for the Chicago Reader writing about the network-hit "Abbott Elementary."
Experience
Gretchen Sterba is a Chicago-based writer, essayist, and journalist. Previously, her writing has been published in BUST Magazine, where she previously worked as an intern generating site coverage, HuffPost Personal, and the Chicago Reader, among others. Even when she's not writing, she's probably thinking or analyzing the last film or TV shows she's binging. In her spare time, you can find her at a local city coffee shop sipping oat milk lattes and refreshing her TMZ app.
Education
Gretchen attended Columbia College Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Arts in magazine journalism and creative nonfiction writing. There, she worked with experienced journalists and writers who got her into the field and nurtured a passion of news and profile writing. In addition, she also holds a Masters in education from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Although she also loves to work with youth, writing is her number one passion.
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Entertainment
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Jillian Bell and Joshua Leonard star in "The Drop" as an eccentric, cultural-appropriating couple. They discuss their characters and improvising their lines.
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"The Drop" stars Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler opened up about working together, how their experiences of parenthood informed their characters, and more.
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The 80th Golden Globe Awards featured unprecedented diversity in its nominees, winners, and presenters alike.
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This New Year's, it appears that the royal family will break with tradition following the queen's death.
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Exclusives
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As we dream about warmer months lounging by the pool, we asked our readers about their favorite swimsuit style and the results are in. What style will you try?
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A Politico article has lumped Meghan Markle in with a group of famous "narcissists," and fans are furious.
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Beauty
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J.Lo is spilling her beauty secrets.
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Health
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Tabata and HIIT are two of the most popular ways to maximize high-intensity exercise, but which of these fitness forms is the best for you?
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Entertainment
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Fans are taking sides when it comes to cast members of Sister Wives. So The List surveyed readers on their least favorite cast member. Here are the results.
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Beauty
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The List polled fans on celeb beauty routines. Here's who came out on top.
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Living
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Are you in Goblin mode?
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Entertainment
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Here's everything we know about the sudden, devastating death of DJ Stephen "tWitch" Boss, best known for his role on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."
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Beauty
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The List took a survey, and, according to 44% of people, this is the best type of eyeshadow.
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Living
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Keeping your skin looking and feeling healthy during the colder months is tough, but skincare expert Kate Somerville has a five-step plan to combat it.
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"Harry & Meghan," which illustrates a personal firsthand narrative of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's love story has officially dropped on Netflix.
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Donald Trump's company was just convicted of tax fraud, and Twitter isn't surprised by his reaction. This is why it's exactly what you'd expect.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Netflix project is almost here, and the couple is receiving backlash for bringing cameras where they shouldn't have.
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As if 2022 couldn't be a busier year for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix documentary is airing before the new year.
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When Kate and William had a night on the town sitting courtside at the Boston Celtics game against the Miami Heat, their welcome wasn't nearly as warm.
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A registered dietician is sounding off on how sticking to that diet during the holiday season may not pay off like one may think. Here's why.
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Entertainment
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The link between happiness and success may be stronger than you think.
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"The Hate U Give" is a book all about what it's like to be Black in America. Unfortunately, it's banned from being taught in many schools around the country.
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Tiffany Trump's husband, Michael Boulos, might seem a world away from the political family. However, his background shares a lot in common with the Trumps.
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Donald Trump has made his plans to run for president again in 2024 clear. But, he might have a controversial running mate if Kanye West has any say on it.
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President Joe Biden is once again in the headlines for a speech — this time with a joke about the midterm elections. Many Twitter users chimed in.
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When Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" podcast aired, it skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Now, an eye-opening statistic has come to light about the podcast.
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Celebs
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The AMAs have been full of surprises, one big one being a fast-fashion company that sponsored one singer's performance. And fans aren't having it.
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