‘Sale El Sol’ upbeat and beautiful
Columbian singer Shakira, who has sold millions of albums in Spanish and English, released her latest bilingual album, "Sale El Sol," on Oct. 14. Shakira has written and performed songs in both English and her native language, Spanish, since a…
Thriller will have you turning ‘Red’
It is relatively safe to say that Bruce Willis was a poster child for the modern action movie. His role as John McClane in the original "Die Hard" movie in 1988 single-handedly made him a perfect model for the action…
Cookin’ in style
I believe in family tradition. Mine is eating macaroni on Sunday. Nothing compares to a table with the full spread of Italian bread, sausage, fettuccini, meatballs, – basically you’re your favorite Italian food and it’s probably on my table –…
Diner offers taste of nostalgia
Mom and Pop’s Soda Shop & Eatery, located on 23 E. Utica St., takes patrons back in time to a 1950s soda shop, with plentiful food and a charming atmosphere. Situated on the East Side of town, it is often…
Technology Triumphs
Upon hearing both Dan Black and Dragonette were headed to Buffalo’s Big Orbit Soundlab and the cover for getting in was a mere $12, I had to rearrange my schedule for the 8th, 9th and 10th of August to make…
‘Come Around Sundown’ disappoints
There are two words that sum up "Come Around Sundown," the fifth album from the renowned southern-rock band Kings of Leon: mildly disappointing. The album includes some of the best songs the band has ever recorded, but it’s bogged down…
Rent is too damn high
Jimmy McMillan stole the show Monday at the debate among the New York state governor candidates. His refrain of "The rent is too damn high," was novel, memorable and—most importantly—frequently repeated. By now, millions have seen the video of McMillan…
Women keep duds despite better guys
I’ve noticed a pattern with female dating habits: girls like jackasses. That’s right, I said it. I can’t even count the times I’ve seen a couple where the guy belittles his girlfriend, acts moronically or just doesn’t care at all….
Senate shakedown
Student Association Vice President T.J. Scandaliato resigned at Tuesday night’s senate meeting and was replaced by Senate Pro Tempore Ajay Lentini on Wednesday. "Due to a series of unfortunate events that are both professional and personal, I have to resign…
People enjoy learning from each other when they stop to pay attention
You get an education if you’re one of those people who can talk to anyone. Every week we encounter people who bag our groceries, deliver our mail and make our coffee. The market economy is composed in such a way…
