ALEXIS SEBRINGLife Assistant If anyone has ever tried to pick up an instrument and learn it, it doesn’t take long to realize it is one of the hardest things to accomplish. Playing music on anything is a difficult task and takes much dedication and skill. Freshman Jared LaGroue, however, has taken on the challenge of learning not just one instrument, but many more. He can play … [Read more...] about Artist among us: Jared LaGroue
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Bedingfield radiates ‘Sunshine’ in new album
CASSIE ROBERTSONStaff Writer Natasha Bedingfield, the same United Kingdom artist who brought her hit single “Unwritten” to America, has made a huge splash with a new album released Jan. 22, “Pocket Full of Sunshine.” Bedingfield’s new album does its title justice with its upbeat and optimistic attitude. This album is no sophomore slump for Bedingfield. It manages to stray from … [Read more...] about Bedingfield radiates ‘Sunshine’ in new album
Be not afraid to struggle
AMY LARSONStaff Writer Boy, I really had to put my money where my mouth was this week. I try to consistently live out all that I believe, no matter the circumstances. However, shortly after writing my column last week about trusting God in times of struggle, I fell and sprained some ligaments in my ankle, forcing me to really take my own advice. It was pretty tough getting … [Read more...] about Be not afraid to struggle
All movies need captions
AUSTIN CHAPMANStaff Writer Every time I see a commercial for “Juno” on TV I’m reminded that I need to wait about six more months until I see it. I was born profoundly deaf, so if I see a movie in the theater, it’s exactly like watching a TV program on mute. Usually I wait it out and buy the film on DVD and enjoy the captioning or subtitled feature. Current laws require all … [Read more...] about All movies need captions
A foreign wonder in ‘Butterfly’
NICOLE ALBERTSONLife Editor Few movies have the ability to stun, shock and silence an audience with amazement and perfection. However, “The Bell Diver and the Butterfly” has accomplished just that. Based on the true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby, editor in chief of French “Elle” in 1995, “Butterfly” is a heartbreaking story about exploring the imagination and its limitless … [Read more...] about A foreign wonder in ‘Butterfly’