UConn students displayed their musical talent at the Jazz Showcase on Monday night in von der Mehden Recital Hall. The showcase contained a variety of music ranging from big band and swing to jazz-rock fusion. Five groups of students performed their pieces starting with the "Jazz Fusion Group. (0) comments
With 35 days until the presidential elections, potential voters are running out of time to register. Toward the end of August, Microsoft partnered with MTV's "Rock the Vote" initiative to make it easier for potential voters to register. The partnership allows Xbox 360 owners to register to vote through the console online, effectively reducing the need to actually put effort into the process. (0) comments
"You've been activated." This is what a mysterious soft yet firm female voice utters when it gets into the lives of Jerry Shaw (Shia LaBeouf) and Rachel Holloman (Michelle Monaghan). And when she gets into your life, you better do whatever she says because "if you disobey, you die. (0) comments
Better get the tissues ready for this one! Richard Gere and Diane Lane star in this adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "Nights in Rodanthe" story as two unhappy adults who find themselves again in each other. Diane Lane plays the role of Adrienne Willis flawlessly. (1) comment
"Choke" has had a misleading marketing scheme. The trailers would lead you to believe this movie is simply an inappropriate comedy. Nothing could be further from the truth. "Choke" is a compelling story of a man lost in the hunt for his own identity infused with dark humor, wit and thought-provoking concepts. (0) comments
World War II is a sensitive subject for many reasons. Aside from the fact that it delivered some of the most horrific moments of the 20th century, it is sensitive for the aging veterans who carry that terror with them every day. On top of that, there is everything that happened and was overlooked by the rest of the world. (1) comment