By: Andi Hubbell Watching holiday movies has evolved into a crucial part of the holiday experience. For many Americans, gathering to watch classic films like “How the Grinch Stole ...
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Gymnastics hits new heights
By: Danielle Levy It’s all about family for the Terrapins gymnastics team. ...
SEE Fall concert: Ra Ra Riot and Logic
Written by: Laura Blasey Following the successful Mac Miller concert in September, Student Entertainment Events (SEE) announced that indie-rock band Ra Ra Riot will headline the fall concert, with local rapper Logic opening. Coming out of Syracuse, N.Y., Ra Ra Riot is well known in the alternative music community for their energetic shows and use [...]
Drake album leaks online
By: Kirsty Groff Drake’s sophomore album “Take Care” is one of the latest new music releases to be leaked to the public – and he has had one of the most nonchalant reactions. Upon discovering his album had leaked approximately 10 days before its Nov. 15 release date, Drake tweeted “Listen, enjoy it, buy it [...]
Recap of Music in 2011
By: Shannon McHale Nice Wilco: The Whole Love At first listen, the tracks on Wilco’s album seem disconnected. However, the lyrics provide continuity that allows the opener, “Art of Almost” and the closer, “One Sunday Morning,” to serve as bookends. The album is risky yet contained, a step forward but also a step back to [...]
“Naughty” dominates music
By: Sam Schmieder In January 1967, The Rolling Stones were set to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show to perform their new single “Let’s Spend The Night Together.” However, that’s not exactly what happened. Sullivan and CBS told the band that because of the suggestive title of the song, they had to alter it to [...]
Childhood games turned movies
By: Kirsty Groff Picture your favorite childhood board game or toy. Think about how it looks, what the rules were, what the toy did. Chances are these toys and games recall memories of playing with your family or friends – not ideas for potential movies. Classic board games and childhood toys have become source material [...]
Movies more scandalous over time
By: Chelsea Jordan When the short, silent film “The Kiss” was released in 1896, it was considered extremely scandalous for its portrayal of a couple sharing a kiss. Audiences at the time were unaccustomed to this subject being portrayed so vividly and publicly. Over one hundred years later, a lot has changed in the movie [...]
Penn State scandal thickens
By: Chad Sinclair The sports world recently discovered that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of eight boys spanning several decades. Amid the allegations, the issue of trust within sports has been the topic of many discussions. The seed of doubt planted in the minds of [...]
Getting Into the Holiday Spirit
By: Lauren Shaw As college students, we are all faced with the dilemma of searching for new ways to have fun while still sticking to a student-sized budget. Here are some inexpensive activities to get in the holiday spirit: Visit the National Christmas Tree After its lighting on December 1st, the towering national tree and [...]
Great Gifts with Low Prices
By: Alli Weiss Holiday season is fast approaching, but don’t let your gift list swallow your wallet whole. These gift ideas have all the class for half the cash. Francescas’s Collections “Cherokee Necklace” Chic and unique, this necklace is for the stylish sweetheart in your life. The striking bronze chain and neutral feathers are staples [...]
Winter Woes: The seasonal costs and cures for spending
By: Sarah Siguenza It’s the most wonderful time of the year: when family and friends gather for celebrations, the time for skiing and s’mores and the time when everyone’s wallets start to feel much lighter. If the dollars start disappearing faster than the snow on the sidewalk, it is definitely time to step back and [...]
