In the past several years, bullying has become a critical issue that plagues today’s youth. With high profile suicides like Jamey Rodemeyer and Tyler Clementi, bullying is beginning to be seen as a serious issue that affects people deeply and often leads to self-destructive behavior and severe emotional damage. The new documentary “Bully” tackles this […]
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“The Hunger Games:” A satisfying adaptation
Spoiler alert: The following review will give away parts of The Hunger Games book and movie. Do not proceed if you wish to be surprised. It’s rare these days to see a movie where the story is more important than the action. “The Hunger Games” film adaptation did just that and still received an 8 […]
“This Means War” fails to meet expectations
“This Means War” has all the ingredients for a great film but falls short of its full potential. Reese Witherspoon stars as Lauren Scott, a beautiful, blond consumer product tester who captures the hearts of two handsome CIA agents and best friends, FDR Foster, played by Chris Pine, and Tuck Henson, played by Tom Hardy. […]
The Fray’s “Scars & Stories” more of the same
Loyal fans of piano rock band The Fray may have to wait longer for a different-sounding album, as “Scars & Stories” offers nothing different from their previous works. The Fray, made up of worship leaders from Denver, has enjoyed plenty of success in a short amount of time. Since their 2005 debut, they have received four Grammy award nominations, two Teen Choice award nominations and won three […]
Easy pasta recipe in no time
When you are tired of eating the same food and crave a filling and delicious home-cooked meal, preparing your favorite dish is a great way to satisfy the craving of home. When I get into this mode, I opt to make my favorite pasta dish. It is easy, inexpensive and done in no time. This recipe is my favorite for two reasons: it reminds […]
A tale as old as time returns to theaters
“Beauty and the Beast,” one of Disney’s most beloved cinematic fairy tales, has returned to the big screen – in the third dimension. Likely encouraged by the lucrative box office profits of the three-di-mensional “The Lion King,” “Beauty and the Beast” is the next in a series of classic re-releases by The Walt Disney Co. […]
4 albums to whet your yuletide appetite
After the turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce are gone, one thing students look forward to after Thanksgiving is Christmas music on the radio. Without music, the yuletide season would be less merry and give students no reason to celebrate the semester’s end. Songs say more than presents ever will, and there are hundreds to tickle […]
Author explores racial issues
Only in ignorance can some- one claim that racism vanished with the ‘60s. To John Piper, pas- tor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota and renowned Christian author, racism is a prevailing problem today. In his latest book “Bloodlines”, he addresses the sin of racism. He said, “The behavior that distinguishes one race as more […]