Spring Break
It may surprise many to realize that verbal and physical acts including breaking furniture, punching walls, swearing, name calling, mocking, shouting, interrupting and ridiculing are all warning signs of violence. More specifically, these are considered warning signs of violence directed towards women. (0) comments
WILI-AM Radio 1400 in Willimantic celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. To commemorate 50 years of success, the radio station held a Golden Anniversary Reception last Friday where past and present employees and associates of the station gathered to reminisce. (1) comment
"Jackson," a new exhibit at the UConn Art Building's Contemporary Art Galleries, opened Monday and runs through Nov. 30. The exhibit, which features pieces inspired by the works of Jackson Pollock, has created quite a buzz in the art community, prompting a review by The New York Times. (1) comment
Religion, abortion and homosexuality are sensitive topics for most, but not for comedian Sarah Silverman. Last season her Comedy Central show, "The Sarah Silverman Program," premiered and she made herself known by addressing sensitive topics from a different angle than most, and season two is no different. (2) comments
Think about some of the best rock and blues musicians of all time. Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn - the list is almost endless and contains dozens of influential soloists and groups. Now think of the classic styles and reverberating tones of these classic artists, flowing out of a group of five individuals and their instruments around campus. (0) comments
"Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer" is the finest trashy entertainment that money can buy. Its predecessor, the original "Fantastic 4," a fun action flick with humor and heart, was "Citizen Kane" compared to this. Though this is not to say you won't have fun for now. (1) comment