CRYSTAL TAYLORStaff Writer Kanye West exploded onto the scene in the mid 2000s with “Jesus Walks.” Overcoming a broken home and the decision to drop out of school, West has received six Grammy’s (as well as many other awards) and has gained immense commercial success. His new CD, “Graduation,” was released on Sept. 11 to much media hype. Expecting that this album wouldn’t do … [Read more...] about Kanye West ‘Graduates,’ has yet to mature
Love needed, not given
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Editor Sitting on a beach on England’s misty shores, a boy, quite alone, slowly turns to the camera and sings, “Will anybody listen to my story.” The boy’s name is Jude, and his story is one that is as old and cliché as time itself: love. The real question, however, is will anybody want to listen to this story? It’s a riot, it’s a visionary … [Read more...] about Love needed, not given
Exhibit shows form captured on camera
HAYLEY LERCHStaff Writer As children of the digital age, youth take pictures constantly. They use them to document their weekend adventures and to remember their travels. They post them on Facebook or print them out from our computers. Though American photographer Edward Weston was born near the turn of the 20th century and developed prints in a dark room rather than a … [Read more...] about Exhibit shows form captured on camera
New genre getting old quickly
OLESYA SALNIKOVAA&E Assistant I used to have one of those childish aspirations to become an Olympic skater, following the tradition of dozens of Russian ice skating champions. Little did I know that apparently you have to wear a glittering sea-green jumpsuit and be a man. For example, actors Will Farrell and John Heder team up in the film “Blades of Glory,” which was … [Read more...] about New genre getting old quickly
Oops, the VMAs did it once again
SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Editor I used to think change was a good thing, but this year’s MTV Video Music Awards has given me a new outlook. The awards show, which aired Sunday, showed a completely revamped version of the annual ceremony, which recognizes musicians in pop culture. First off, in honor of the show airing in Las Vegas this year, the network launched a publicity … [Read more...] about Oops, the VMAs did it once again