CARA VANMETER Living Editor Though the origins of April Fool’s Day are widely debated, no one will deny that April 1 has long signaled a day full of tomfoolery and practical jokes that blur the lines between friends and enemies for at least a few hours. This year, you can join in on the fun and merriment by following five steps to ensure that your pranks will not be the lamest … [Read more...] about How to pull off a perfect prank
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Clapping after a movie serves no purpose
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
Silence colors ‘The Child’
JESSICA ONIStaff Writer In an industry smothered by meaningless dialogue and conversation, French writer-director pair Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne have created a film centered around silence. It is called “L’ Enfant” (The Child), and its nearly wordless plot is sure to keep viewers intrigued throughout the entire film. The documentary-style film captures a few days in the … [Read more...] about Silence colors ‘The Child’