Spring Break
It's hard not to be skeptical when reading the brochures distributed at the outset of James Mapes' "Journey Into The Imagination" hypnosis show. "An exploration into the unlimited potential of the mind," it reads. "Wait," you ask, "wasn't this supposed to be a comedy show? Is this going to be some kind of new-age 'centering' malarkey? Isn't everyone just a plant anyway? Am I going to be turned into a gibbering idiot in front of a mostly-filled Jorgensen?" There were no drum circles in Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts last night, and there were no plants. (0) comments
The smells of cotton candy and popcorn floated in the air on Fairfield way Wednesday afternoon. SUBOG hosted a day time event for students, this time a mini-carnival. The sunny weather set the perfect atmosphere as a line of students formed for the sweet and salty treats. (0) comments
Michael Luongo debuted his new controversial book "Gay Travels in the Muslim World," to a lecture audience at the Rainbow Center Wednesday. He touched on a side of the Arab world few have dared seek out in the west. The Middle Eastern perceptions of homosexuality can very from country to country. (0) comments
Philip Labonte is among an elite few in the metalcore scene. The lead singer of Springfield, Mass.-based All That Remains has been able to find the perfect balance between the defiant metal roar and clean vocals that are ever-so-valued in the genre on his band's last two albums. (1) comment
While some may not recognize Kardinal Offishall by name, many of us have already shaken our booties to him. Best known for his recent hit single from this album, "Dangerous" featuring Akon, Offishall has a lot of potential as an up and coming artist. Though the CD borders on having a clichéd dance rap sound, Offishall brings his own flavor to an almost repetitive genre, and many of the tracks sound entirely different from one another. (1) comment
So Dispa - err, State Radio is coming to play a free show this weekend. That's pretty cool of SUBOG to bring an act that is cool and at the same time different, and then charge the student body nothing. Here's a quick guide to their best songs to get you prepared for Saturday. (0) comments
It's been four long years since Nelly last released an album and it shows. His rhymes are weak, his beats feel old in a been-there-done-that fashion, and his guest list is overloaded - probably in order to make up for the lack of microphone presence he possesses. (0) comments