HANNA CHUA&E Editor ANELA HOLCK/Photo Editor Smothers Theatre holds events from musicals to pianist solo performances. However, the theatre will be transformed into a funky concert venue for the Battle of the Bands, which is put on by the Student Programming Board. “We don’t have any formal small concert series for students to play in, so by doing a Battle of the Bands, we … [Read more...] about Aspiring rock stars fight for the title at Battle of the Bands
Free concert spreads awareness
HANNA CHUA&E Editor Celebrities have it all when it comes to living in this material world: beauty, fame and money. However, there are those who choose to use success for a greater good, and those who live their lives solely to lavish themselves in extravagance. Although celebrities don’t have the authority to do anything about poverty or social injustice, they have ways of … [Read more...] about Free concert spreads awareness
Production Takes Flight
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E assistant Dance enthusiasts should prepare themselves for three nights of exploding performances from some of the most talents dancers on campus. Dance in Flight will run from Feb. 8th through the 10th at 8 p.m. at Smother’s Theatre. It is an event that showcases a variety of dance styles. “It’s pretty broad,” said sophomore Jesse Calvillo. “There’s … [Read more...] about Production Takes Flight
And the winner is…
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer Grammy veteran Mariah Carey, rap phenomenon Kanye West and his talented R&B protégé, John Legend, are preparing to battle it out Wednesday night at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles. With eight nominations apiece, these three lead this year’s diverse pack of nominees. Carey’s nominations may come as a surprise to many who thought … [Read more...] about And the winner is…
Blame inventors for boring movies
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer The only people who say movies today aren’t what they used to be are old people. But you and I know not to trust a generation that judges a film’s worth based on how easily it will put someone to sleep and how often the protagonist calls his mother. Movies are better than they’ve ever been — that’s a fact. The action is more intense, the jokes are edgier … [Read more...] about Blame inventors for boring movies
