J.J. Abrams announced as chosen one, fans react accordingly
Acclaimed director of Star Trek, Super 8 to head new Star Wars project BY GEORGIANNA PISANO-GOETZ ’15 Contributing Writer That’s it, folks. The director for the upcoming (in two or…
Despite changes, Hummingbird is no sophomore slump
Indie band Local Natives return with enthralling, inspiring second album BY JULIA BYRNES ’13 Contributing Writer Released this past Tuesday, the long-awaited Local Natives album, Hummingbird, does not quite contain…
Screen adapatation of classic musical leaves audiences singing
Despite mixed reviews, Les Misérables transcends past roductions BY SARA BLANK ’14 Opinion & Editorial Editor Along with an overflow of pandemic fan excitement, the Christmas Day opening of Tom…
Evolution of Ke$ha coincides with downfall of Nicki Minaj
Music’s prevalent party girls battle to establish new image for nre BY JUSTIN KOZLOSKI ’14 Senior Editor Two female artists who had sort of fallen off of the college radar…
Bildungsroman lends depth to teen tragedy
Love story within love story enthralls reader BY NINA CHIAPPETTA ’14 Contributing Writer The Tragedy Paper is your typical forbidden-love story: boy meets girl, boy and girl fall for each…
Born to Run born to be read
New novel inspiring, exciting BY KYLE SEELIG ’15 Contributing Writer On the topic of New Year’s resolutions, I turned my efforts to Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run, hoping to discover…
Fashion follow-up: Robyn Lawley
Plus-sized model dominates fashion, food worlds BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer Fashion fans and curvy women alike may remember the ground- breaking signing of plus-size model Robyn Lawley to…
The good, the bad, the Oogie: best of worst for 2012
Between disappointing remakes, troubling children’s flick, there is something not for everyone BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Layout Assistant It’s award-show season, a time for our best entertainment to be honored,…
Golden Globes provides retrospective night for film, television
While some awards reaffirmed expectations, others proved surprising BY SOPHIE AFDHAL ’15 Contributing Writer The Golden Globes aired last Sunday with the usual assortment of Hollywood’s elite and an interesting…
Fresh American Idol face offers alternative to radio pop, rap
Evocative of ’90s jam band superstars, Phillips pulls off solo-guitarist sound BY CHARLOTTE HUGHES ’16 Staff Writer American Idol has done it again with its newest winner, Phillip Phillips, who…
Furino’s holiday style survival guide
BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16Staff Writer As the holiday season approaches, filled with fancy dinners and festive parties with friends and family, it’s the perfect time to embrace the joy of…
Life of Pi film adaptation does surprising justice to novel
Tear-jerking production successfully illustrates profound discussions BY LAUREN BEJZAK ’13 Editor-in-Chief Succinctly put, Life of Pi captures the essence of its source material and provides more to chew on than…
Bland taste-makers leave unfavorable taste in my mouth
Legitimate suffering artists at hands of imposters prompts reassessment of values BY MATTHEW GIROLAMI ’13 Arts & Entertainment Editor Midway through the third song on Lana Del Rey’s latest EP,…
Black Friday guide for your sanity
Have no fear, this regional map ensures holiday savings BY ELIZABETH FURINO ’16 Staff Writer For bargain hunters across America it is the most wonderful time of the year. That…
Campy fun for fans, not so much for functioning adults
While this may be best Twilight film yet, it is still a Twilight film BY ERIN MOYER ’16 Layout Assistant After four years, five films, billions of dollars, two bonafide…