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Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:08:43 +0000

Three years after dropping their first album, “Aim and Ignite,” the New York-based indie pop band fun. released “Some Nights.” fun. is a supergroup of sorts; lead vocalist Nate Ruess formed the band after the break-up of The Format, guitarist Jack Antonoff also serves as the frontman for Steel Train, and keyboardist Andrew Dost is [...]

Some assembly required

David Nelson, Staff Writer — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:28:16 +0000

In one of the most anticipated movies of the decade, six different heroes will come together on the big screen to form The Avengers. The movie hits theaters on May 4 and is sure to become one of the most memorable movies for the comic book fanatics. The Avengers is a cultivation of five different [...]

Hill and Tatum live up to expectations in 21 Jump Street

Peter Best, Staff Writer — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:44:31 +0000

“All anyone does now is recycle ideas from the eighties and expect us not to notice.” Although “21 Jump Street” was released as a comedic reboot of an old criminal-drama television franchise, it does not disappoint. The film soars beyond expectations thanks to brilliant acting, strong directing, and sharp comedic wit. Starring Jonah Hill and [...]

Salivating for The Hunger Games

Ethan Perushek, Graphic Design Editor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:49:08 +0000

There was void left in the world of major fantasy series after the Harry Potter series finished up a few years ago and the movies ended last summer. And that is where Suzanne Collins and her best-selling “Hunger Games” and her dark world of Panem comes in. With its oppressive government, bleak districts, and barbaric [...]

Efron and Swift star in The Lorax

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 17:33:40 +0000

“UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” educates children on the terrible repercussion that can come with the abuse of the environment, and while the movie takes on a lighthearted tone with bright in-your-face scenery, talking furry animals, and numerous musical [...]

A waste of a bachelor

Natalie Walsh, Staff Writer — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:53:07 +0000

The Bachelor has been a reality TV show glorifying a twisted road to finding love for the past ten years. As an adamant Bachelor viewer, I have loyally stood by the show’s side through the cheesy romantic dates and low point heart breaks. Until this season, that is. This season’s eligible bachelor is a wine [...]

Riggs explores reality in peculiar novel

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:41:01 +0000

Through the eyes of misunderstood Jacob, “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” explores the world of a forgotten island and its inhabitants. In his first novel, author Ransom Riggs takes a different approach to writing; he creates a captivating novel that is accompanied by a visual illustration through vintage black and white photos he has [...]

“Alcatraz” teaches history with a twist

Emma Peterson, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:31:30 +0000

Safety doesn’t exist in this television show, and asking for help isn’t an option. The general public never learns of these events, nor the SFPD–and it needs to be kept that way. What happened with Alcatraz inmates long ago needs to be kept a secret, or risk the whole operation of finding what exactly occurred [...]

“The Vow” makes us swoon

Shannon Galvin, Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:56:42 +0000

For the lucky people who have found love in their lives, sometimes finding the perfect date night activity can be too much responsibility for one person to handle. Might I ease the burden with a simple suggestion: “The Vow.” It’s romantic, gushy, and the perfect movie choice for a date night with your significant other. [...]

The Phantom Menace returns in 3D

Anna Landis, Staff Writer — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:31:53 +0000

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” Finally, for all the Star Wars geeks out there, George Lucas has deepened the meaning of life and also, the depth perception of his masterpieces, and given us what we have only dreamed of. (Dramatic pause) Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace 3D. The [...]