Expose yourself to animation, you might be surprised how much you like it

There are two major misconceptions with animation. The first and possibly the most widely speculated is that animation is geared toward children. This was brought into light with what Disney has done since 1937 with the premiere of “Snow White…

‘Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!’ amplifies series’ fun, energy

More and more first person shooters try to boast a leveling system that allows for individualization and customization of the way you play; Borderlands shows them how it’s done. Building off the success of the first two games, “Borderlands: The…

Best of Netflix: Deconstructing horror genre

Every week this month, we’ve featured an assortment of the best horror movies currently streaming on Netflix Instant. Here’s a last batch of movies guaranteed to keep you constantly looking over your shoulder up into the wee hours of that…

Weekly EP Revue: Emblem3 fails to impress

After coming in fourth on the second season of Fox’s “X Factor,” Emblem3 were greeted with open arms by thousands of fans as they prepared the release of their debut album “Nothing To Lose.” Their success granted off the album…

Run the Jewels returns, impressive diamond in the rough

The relatively unknown, but well respected, hip-hop duo known as Run the Jewels has just released their second full-length album for free. “Run the Jewels 2” was to be released through the Nas-founded indie label Mass Appeal on Oct. 24,…

T.I. releases solid ninth album, does not work wonders

  The best albums tell some kind of cohesive story or at least have a prevalent theme throughout. Hip-hop/rap isn’t an exception to this. When one looks at great rap albums—Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kendrick Lamar’s “good…

‘Constantine’ debut struggles, characters lack certain magic

Everyone loves a British accent. This wasn’t the entire basis for bringing the popular anti- hero John Constantine to the small screen, but it’s more than a choice of vernacular. It’s a subtle commitment to the DC universe’s version of…

Taylor Swift shakes off critics, embraces new pop sound

  Taylor Swift is back with her fifth studio album “1989.” The 24-year-old, known for her relatable songs of love, heartbreak and friendship, started her career when she was just 14 years old. In 2006, when she was 17, Swift…

Creative Writing

In high school, All the boys lie and all the girls Pretend. Butterflies in your stomach, How do they get in?   So I imagine Pretty brown eyes entrapped with mine As anticipation fills the room, Closing space between us….

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