JULIE ONIStaff Writer As a generation that seeks the latest technology, movies and news, watching a play written in the early 1600s sounds less than appealing. However, Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night, or What you Will,” which opens in Smothers Theatre on April 4, will have a “modern edge” that Director Danny Campbell said he tried to add. Shakespeare’s language will not be … [Read more...] about Clapping after a movie serves no purpose
Use free speech and shock the world
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer A couple of years ago, a documentary called “Super-Size Me” shocked the world with the news that McDonald's sells food that is bad for you. Morgan Spurlock, the filmmaker responsible for the life-changing film, recently spoke in Philadelphia at Hatboro-Horsham High School’s health fair. In the speech, Spurlock flexed his public speaking muscles by … [Read more...] about Use free speech and shock the world
Stewart gazes toward stars
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Editor Samantha Stewart entered a room for an audition to be in a Buddy Jewell country music video. It was one of her first auditions, and she was trying out for the part along with a boy who was four years younger than her. Soon she discovered the scene did not require much acting. In fact, it mostly required strong lips. After all, Stewart … [Read more...] about Stewart gazes toward stars
Soloist Hits Sandbar; Hollywood
MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant A&E Editor Trey Brown stands outside of The Viper Room in Hollywood with his musical equipment on a weekday night. He is not yet 21 and cannot go in the venue. Unlike most other underage people, he will get inside eventually. He is performing a gig tonight, after all. However, he cannot enter until the time of his performance. “It was kind of … [Read more...] about Soloist Hits Sandbar; Hollywood
Terrorist family members are useful
GABE DURHAMStaff Writer I think we’ll all remember exactly where we were when we heard that Isaac Hayes quit “South Park.” As for me, I was sitting in Payson Library researching a topic for my weekly column. If you’ve been living in a bomb shelter the past decade like Brendan Fraser in the hilarious 1999 hit film, “Blast From the Past, Isaac Hayes has been playing the role of … [Read more...] about Terrorist family members are useful
