Flavors overpower size and decor at Uchu

Marielle Arostegui, A&E Editor
June 11, 2012
Filed under Restaurant Reviews

Fairly new to the suburbs of Plymouth, the restaurant Uchu is easily overlooked because of its well-hidden location amongst the much larger storefronts that surround it. What this Peruvian style restaurant lacks in size it makes up for in powerful flavors and excellent service. Uchu’s interior decor... Read more »

Dark Shadows lacks biting entertainment

Emily Kline, Humor Editor
June 6, 2012
Filed under Movie Reviews

Combining family drama, gothic monsters, and a romp through the 1970s––not to mention plenty of blood––“Dark Shadows,” the most recent collaboration between director Tim Burton and leading man Johnny Depp, promises an edgy comedy but lacks enough bite to be memorable. In the 1770’s fishing... Read more »

Boy bands regain popularity with One Direction

Rachel Frenz, Video Editor
May 30, 2012
Filed under A&E, Music Reviews

The UK boyband, One Direction, was the first UK group to go number one with their debut album in the US. The group of five British-Irish teenage boys was formed on the UK’s show, The X-Factor. The members of the band, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, have captivated... Read more »

Fun. releases ‘Some Nights’ album

Lauren Effertz, Staff Writer
May 2, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Music Reviews

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... Read more »

Some assembly required

David Nelson, Staff Writer
April 19, 2012
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

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... Read more »

Hill and Tatum live up to expectations in 21 Jump Street

Peter Best, Staff Writer
April 12, 2012
Filed under A&E, a&e featured, Movie Reviews, Top Stories

“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,... Read more »

Salivating for The Hunger Games

Ethan Perushek, Graphic Design Editor
April 4, 2012
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews, Top Stories

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,... Read more »

Efron and Swift star in The Lorax

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
March 16, 2012
Filed under A&E, Movie Reviews

“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,... Read more »

A waste of a bachelor

Natalie Walsh, Staff Writer
February 29, 2012
Filed under A&E, TV Reviews

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... Read more »

Riggs explores reality in peculiar novel

Marielle Arostegui, Staff Writer
February 23, 2012
Filed under A&E, Book Reviews

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... Read more »