LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Among the shallow wading pool of mediocre Britney Spears wannabes and J-Lo-esque booty-shakers is a genre of music makers who truly understand what it is to have talent. The singer-songwriter: a breed of music and musician that many attempt but few actually achieve. In a world where processed, over-produced and often times untalented singers make … [Read more...] about Student forges music career out of a past full of heartache
Gossip rags give glimpse of ‘fabulous’ lifestyle
OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer What does it take to be a celebrity these days? Apparently to be splashed all over magazines like People, In Touch and Life & Style. In our celeb drenched city, every shop, store and pharmacy is crammed with juicy tidbits of the world’s most rich and famous. While many people complain about the trashy magazines that dot newsstands, people still … [Read more...] about Gossip rags give glimpse of ‘fabulous’ lifestyle
Biblical story comes to life
CARISSA MARSHA & E Editor The story of a peasant girl who becomes a princess is a common one, and the rags to riches tale is an often overused theme. But long before there was Cinderella or Annie, there was Esther, who not only rose from poverty to become the Queen of Persia but rose against the law of the land to save her people from genocide. The amazing story of Esther … [Read more...] about Biblical story comes to life
Spine-tingling studio tour
ASHLYEE HICKMANA&E Assistant Editor Most would not volunteer to be in the infamous gruesome shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's horrifying masterpiece, “Psycho.” Running from a fleet of aliens bent on world obliteration as in “War of the Worlds” would not be considered a walk in the park either. But for those who think they are willing to test the extent of their courage, … [Read more...] about Spine-tingling studio tour
Parisian adventure offers look at sweet life
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant It’s pink. It’s bright. It’s got an 80’s inspired soundtrack that will make you want to put on your skinniest skinny jeans, Ramones T-shirt and rock out to the tune of bouffant hair-dos and rustling taffeta skirts. It is “Marie Antoinette,” Sofia Coppola’s newest installment to her girl seemingly lost in translation line-up of films. When I saw … [Read more...] about Parisian adventure offers look at sweet life
