Aer expects equal success with sophomore album
BY BRIEN MICELI Contributing Writer The smooth hip-hop duo Aer released its third studio album entitled, “Aer.” As a pair of guys fresh out of college, David von Merling and…
To all the single ladies & gents
With Valentine’s Day on Friday, we at The College Reporter want to congratulate our friends who are happily taken. While you guys are having your candlelit dinners and feeding each…
Wolf of Wall Street captivates with white-knuckle action
by Tom Hague, contributing writer The concept of greedy and corrupt Wall Street stockbrokers is nothing new to Hollywood films. However, none have been as wickedly entertaining, morally baffling, and…
Electronic debuts approach: EPs showcase emerging talent
by Brien Micelli ’17, contributing writer Many bands are getting ready for 2014 and, in many cases, are setting themselves up to release debut albums. The alternative electronic genre offers…
All-star cast falls surprisingly short in historical biopic: Monuments Men leaves short-term, forgettable impression
by Jeffrey Robinowitz ’17, staff writer Biopic, World War II, all-star cast and crew including six Oscar winners: how could it fail? Apparently, in more ways than one. George Clooney…
Marvel studios to introduce Ant Man to silver screen
by Georgianna Pisano-Goetz ’15, contributing writer Marvel continues to report up-to-date information regarding their cinematic universe into the next decade, most recently announcing key actors to take on Ant Man.…
Young the Giant drops sophomore album, maintains similar sound
By Brien Miceli ’17, Contributing Writer Roughly four years after they released their first album, Young the Giant has dropped their sophomore album “Mind Over Matter” seemingly out of the…
Nintendo President to consider producing iOS, Android apps
By Georgianna Pisano-Goetz ’15, Contributing Writer Older fans of the classic catalogue of Nintendo games have long awaited the games’ availability on the increasingly popular smartphone operating system, be it…
American Hustle receives most Oscar nominations: Oscars should provide highlights for award show season
By Sophie Afdhal ’15, Assistant Sports Editor With the release of Oscar nominations this week and the Golden Globes occurring last Sunday, the glamorous season of movie awards is well…
Into the Woods to see departure from Disney princess tales
By Georgianna Pisano-Goetz ’15, Contributing Writer The box office success of Disney’s Snow White and the Huntsman seems to have led into an age of grim and gritty, live-action fairytale…
Irish singer’s early experimentation shocks listeners
By Kimberly Givant ’17, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor In 2010, James Vincent McMorrow broke into Ireland’s music scene with his debut album Early in the Morning. Upon the album’s…
Golden Globes lacks surprises, quality entertainment
Comic duo Fey, Poehler stand out in otherwise dreary award show by Jeffrey Robinowitz ’17, Staff Writer It is a well-known fact that the Golden Globes is a far cry…
High Hopes proves Springsteen’s career is still among best
by Julia Chirls ’17 Since Bruce Springsteen arrived on the music scene with Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. in 1973, he has earned a massive following of loyal fans, and,…
Veronica Mars returns to small screen: Canceled show surprisingly revived with web series
by Georgianna Pisano-Goetz ’15, contributing writer Continuing the series’ ingenious use of this modern Internet age, Veronica Mars will return to the small screen with a spin-off web series. Mark…
Hart salvages humor from otherwise disappointing movie
Ride Along’s rehashing of cliché Hollywood gags makes forgettable film by Jeffrey Robinowitz ’17 Tim Story’s Ride Along is a movie that will only ever be remembered as one of…