Tennis champion shares his hardships
July 12, 2009 • Lilly Conrad, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books
Although his tennis strokes might far surpass his writing skills, professional tennis player James Blake presents a remarkable story of overcoming a broken back, the loss of his father, a paralyzed face, and a loss of balance to play tennis on the tour again in his autobiography Breaking Back. Much of... Read more »
Picoult’s poetic flair shines in latest novel
July 12, 2009 • Katie Wiley, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books
“Change of Heart,” a novel written by the same author as “My Sister’s Keeper,” explores the nature of faith, bitter bits of the restorative justice system, and the fault line of religion. Jodi Picoult’s poetic flair, integrated into every one of her New York Bestsellers, elevates this novel... Read more »
Vampire novel delivers thrills, romance
July 12, 2009 • Libby Tarkenton, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Books
After months of waiting, teenage girls and women alike were finally able to get their hands on Stephanie Meyer’s fourth and final installment to the extremely popular Twilight series: Breaking Dawn. With pre-orders well into the millions, fans made Breaking Dawn one of the highest pre-ordered books... Read more »
Britney back at the top of the charts again
July 12, 2009 • Amanda Larsen, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
With an infusion of R&B and electro, the pop-princess Britney Spears is back and proving she is here to stay with the release of her sixth album, Circus. Debuting on the singer’s 27th birthday, December 2, the album has exploded onto the music scene, with pre-order sales placing it in the iTunes... Read more »
Springsteen delivers another brilliant album
July 12, 2009 • Colin Bergen, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
The last twelve months have been good for Bruce Springsteen; his 2008 tour with the E Street Band for his last album “Magic” totaled $69.3 million, he performed at president Obama’s pre-inauguration concert, he played the half-time show for the most-watched sports event in America, and he won a... Read more »
Dylan releases 33rd studio album
July 12, 2009 • Connor Halbert, Staff Writer
Filed under Music
For a soon-to-be 68 year old man who was considered a musical force of nature during the revolution of the sixties, the musical genius Bob Dylan remains as strong as ever four decades later. From album to album, Bob Dylan continuously evolves, shaping his music along the way, and he’s back again for... Read more »
New Bro-Mance is genuinely funny
July 12, 2009 • Steve Thornbill, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Perhaps no man has had a greater effect on comedy films in this decade than Judd Apatow; this much is evident after watching “I Love You Man.” Though Apatow had no part in producing this movie, it contains all of the raunchy humor and formulaic plot-lines that have come to define his films. “I... Read more »
Zac Efron expands his repetoire in new film
July 12, 2009 • Michelle Sluesky, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Zac Efron, star of the film “17 Again” makes one of his first big movies that was supposed to stray away from the preteen High School Musical feel that skyrocketed him into the spotlight. The first scene however is of a young Mike O’Donnell (Efron) in 1989, wearing a basketball uniform, and of... Read more »
Miley Cyrus’s latest film a disappointment
July 12, 2009 • Samantha Preston, Staff Writer
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
Audiences expected a “High School Musical”-esque film with a fusion of hip-hop and country, and they got that, but they also got a touching story line, really, the “Best of Both Worlds.” Contrary to many expectations, theaters showing “Hannah Montana: The Movie” were not just filled with... Read more »
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July 10, 2009 • Johnny Bravo, Staff Writer
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