SHANNON URTNOWSKIA&E Assistant 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 … [Read more...] about Shaking up Shakespeare
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
Tension rises fast in ‘Prison’
JULIE ONIStaff Writer When first learning to read iambic pentameter in poetry, a specific rhythm is taught: ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three ... and so on. Continuing at this steady pace, the words move faster, causing a sense of urgency, and readers know that a break of rhythm looms in the near future. Monday night’s return of the popular FOX series “Prison Break” … [Read more...] about Tension rises fast in ‘Prison’
