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
KT Tunstall’s new album eyes success
ANNA WEBBERStaff Writer KT Tunstall puts her “Eye to the Telescope.” What does she see? A debut of her quadruple platinum, award-winning album, and it is arriving in the United States on Tuesday, Feb. 7. This album, which was released in the UK in December, brings forth an altered pop sound to the States. Tunstall is a half Scottish, one-forth Irish, one-forth Cantonese … [Read more...] about KT Tunstall’s new album eyes success
Where are the winners now?
MARY WISNIEWSKI Assistant A&E Editor The Sindicate, winner of last year’s Battle of the Bands competition, has come a long way since the day of its first gig. This three-member rock ‘n’ roll band was not allowed to enter its first venue due to trouble with the incident with the bouncer outside. Guitarist Dan Yoder said the bouncer did not deter the band from smuggling in … [Read more...] about Where are the winners now?
Sequels can’t save us from boredom
JULIE ONIStaff Writer No greater cereal exists than Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds. It’s on a different, completely different, playing field from the original. Why can’t it be like this with movies? Why can’t sequels and remakes come in bright blue boxes, better than the butter-yellow of the original? It’s the same brand; we should expect just as much flavor, should we … [Read more...] about Sequels can’t save us from boredom