The Roots, John Legend team up for album with “deeper meaning”
Jackson Arey, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2010
After producing arguably one of the best albums of the year with “How I Got Over”, hip-hop powerhouse “The Roots” team up with R&B star John Legend for the soulfully powered album titled “Wake Up!”. The album began to take form during the 2008 presidential election and Barack Obama’s... Read more »
Summer brings new movies to audiences
Randal Walton
May 14, 2010
What movie would you like to see this summer? Adriana Golindano: “‘Iron Man 2’. I’m a huge fanatic of superheroes and comics books. I’m probably going to see it opening night. Elizabeth Bun: “The other Avatar (‘Avatar: the Last Airbender’) because they have Asian people in it and... Read more »
“Gleeks” Takeover Primetime
Melissa Rhoad
May 14, 2010
Glee is not only a feeling and a club, but “Glee” is also a TV show phenomenon. Even though the FOX TV show has not even finished airing its first season, “Glee” fever is taking over audiences and critics already. The show has already won numerous awards and had guest appearances by superstars... Read more »
Dreams become realities for OneRepublic
Randal Walton
May 10, 2010
This is a band that may not exist today. This is a band that was contemplating the end before the beginning even started. But then, in 2006, something extraordinary happened. It came in the form of a little melody called “Apologize.” “It happened at just the right time,... Read more »
‘Contra’ hard to ignore
Maddi Pofahl
February 23, 2010
Time and time again, in an attempt to be nonconformist and indie, I have seen bands or movies become the very thing they claim to hate. It can be a struggle for a musician to stand out in a genre that often contradicts itself and in an age where technology makes it all too easy for the listener to... Read more »
New Park Fulfills Potter Fans Wildest Dreams
Amanda Albright
February 19, 2010
In the midst of all the wars, famines and tragedies in the world; Harry Potter fans everywhere are being blessed with something magical. Universal Studios is opening a theme park in the spring of 2010 that will allow the spectacular world J.K. Rowling created to come to life. “It’s amazing,” said... Read more »
Top 10 Things Not to Get Your Partner for Valentine’s Day
Jackson Arey
February 19, 2010
Flowers: There is no more unoriginal gift. If you do decide to buy flowers, at least make your own bouquet, not a prearranged one. This might seem cliché, but that doesn’t mean he or she won’t love it. Gym Memberships: Nothing says “you’re fat” like a membership to Gold’s Gym. Facebook... Read more »
“Twilight”: Both sides weigh in
Laura Carroll
December 18, 2009
“Twilight”, rightly interpreted, is message of true love He was the love of your life, your destiny. The two of you shared a relationship straight out of the mind of Jane Austen. But, because of situations directly related to the type of person you loved, there was no other choice, he had... Read more »
“Lovely Bones” draws hope from death
Melissa Rhoad
December 18, 2009
The Lovely Bones is already stirring up Oscar buzz, as well as high anticipation of its movie theatre debut to occur on January 15, 2010. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, is the story of a 14-year-old girl, Susie Salmon, from... Read more »
“Lovely Bones” draws hope from death
Melissa Rhoad
December 16, 2009
The Lovely Bones is already stirring up Oscar buzz, as well as high anticipation of its movie theatre debut to occur on January 15, 2010. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Alice Sebold, The Lovely Bones, directed by Peter Jackson, is the story of a 14-year-old girl, Susie Salmon, from... Read more »
