‘Alice in Wonderland’: good, but doesn’t live up to hype
• Date: Mar 11th, 2010 • By: Mallory McLendon • • CommentIf you’re looking to feel like a kid again, “Alice in Wonderland” is not the flick for you. The Tim Burton film that came out Friday stars Mia Wasikowska as Alice Kingsley who falls down a rabbit hole after trying to escape an awkward engagement party. Alice is convinced she is dreaming, when [...]
VSU displays student art in Student Union
• Date: Mar 11th, 2010 • By: Molly Duett • • Comment The new Student Union stands out among the other buildings around campus, not just because it’s still a little shiny, but because on just about every wall hangs a piece of original VSU student artwork.
“Finally Valdosta State University is supporting Valdosta art, and that’s one thing I think is a huge milestone … in buying [...]
On Tap magazine is growing by leaps and bounds
• Date: Mar 11th, 2010 • By: Sarah McCall • • Comment The On Tap staff kept a relaxed attitude yet was hard at work at their Tuesday night meeting as they simultaneously produced two different issues. On Tap is VSU’s semester magazine produced by VSU students.
The staff is working on their third and fourth issues, which will be published a week after Spring Break and at [...]
Rated R is an understatement for this new CD
• Date: Mar 11th, 2010 • By: Samuel Logan • • CommentOn Nov. 20, 2009, Rihanna Fenty dropped her much anticipated album, “Rated R.” The album is the culmination of her growth as a self-proclaimed “bad girl.” The album’s name describes it to a T, considering the very raw nature of the lyrical content. The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200 and at [...]
Oscars changing in response to lower viewership
• Date: Mar 4th, 2010 • By: Rachel Wayne • • CommentThe 82nd Academy Awards are upon us. A much-debated, high-pressure, and often hairy event, the Academy Awards captures both the industry and the public attention throughout the season, when nominations are announced, through campaigning, and then at the big kahuna itself. Needless to say, the pressure is on the nominees, and anticipation is building among [...]
Lindsay Lohan writes her own book, Pattison is where Tussauds looks
• Date: Mar 4th, 2010 • By: Crissie Elrick • • CommentTragedy struck Hollywood this past week when two suicides where confirmed. “Growing Pains” star Andrew Koenig, who had previously been missing, was found hanging from a tree in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. Marie Osmond’s son, Michael Blosil, jumped from his apartment building after leaving a suicide note. Both victims suffered from depression. May they rest in [...]
Shutter Island, predictable but still entertaining
• Date: Feb 25th, 2010 • By: Mallory McLendon • • 2 Comments“Shutter Island” starring Leonardo DiCaprio is a thriller that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Set in 1954 Boston, widower and war veteran, Federal Marshall Teddy Daniels, played by DiCaprio, is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a patient/murderer at Ashcliff Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane. [...]
‘Twilight’ fake couple really gets together, Woods and Brown are birds of a feather
• Date: Feb 25th, 2010 • By: Crissie Elrick • • Comment“Twilight” fans, it’s official. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are dating. After months of speculation, they finally went public with everything. The two were supposed to make their debut couple premiere at the BAFTA Academy Awards in London, but they couldn’t even arrive together because the fans would be too crazy. They even avoided photographs [...]
NAACP meets tonight at six
• Date: Feb 18th, 2010 • By: Jasmine Hicks • • CommentToday at 6 p.m., the VSU branch of the NAACP will have their biweekly meeting on the third floor of the Student Union in Meeting Room 2.
According to VSU NAACP president Kim Tucker, various topics will be discussed, including the 2010 census and upcoming community service events. The NAACP is an organization that involves itself [...]
Tiger comes out of hiding, Richie and Madden commit to binding
• Date: Feb 18th, 2010 • By: Crissie Elrick • • Comment Tiger tucked his tail and hid after all of his scandalous behavior was plastered on America’s televisions, but now he’s decided to come out of hiding and speak for the first time in months.
Friday, Tiger will address a small group of colleagues and friends as he discusses his career and apologizes for his actions. It [...]
Fireflight’s most recent album lacks variety
• Date: Feb 18th, 2010 • By: Molly Duett • • CommentFireflight’s third album “For Those Who Wait” was released on Feb. 9, 2010. I had never actually heard of the band before and picked their album from the iTunes store looking for something a little different. Based on the samplings of their songs it seemed like their music would be something I would like; they [...]
