Science fiction novel brought to life in Ford’s ‘Ender’s Game’

For a movie that seems to be geared toward young adults, “Ender’s Game” deals with several complex issues, including genocide, violence and war. Based on the novels by Orson Scott Card, this science fiction film is set in the future…

Lavigne attemps to hold onto youth, produces worst album yet

When Avril Lavigne hit the music scene at age 17, she was an instant hit for rebellious teens everywhere. From “Complicated” to “I’m With You,” the young singer’s song were filled with angst. The release of her second album furthered…

Rising Student Artist: Bobby Chuck seeks to break rap mold

When I sat down with junior Rob Dezendorf, known as his stage name “Bobby Chuck,” I was greeted by the infamous black and white poster of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston and the caption, “First minute, first round” in…

Creative Writing: Geminids

Geminids By Amanda Bintz It was 29 degrees outside the first time I saw a meteor shower. I put on a hat, gloves with wool mittens over them, three pairs of socks and boots, and sat on my front porch….

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Horoscopes

Aries This may not be your week. You will find yourself distracted while trying to do your work. Do your best to work through the distractions, even if it means flying under the radar for a while. If you manage…

Clarkson kicks off Christmas spirit with ‘Red’

In recent years, it has become increasingly popular for singers to release Christmas albums. With Colbie Caillat to Cee Lo Green releasing albums in recent years, it seemed as though it was only a matter of time till Kelly Clarkson…

Mix between reality TV, narrative in ‘Grandpa’

From the creators of “Jackass” comes “Bad Grandpa,” a raunchy roadtrip comedy full of hidden cameras and real reactions. Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville “Jackass Number Two”) has to get his grandson Billy (Jackson Nicoll “Fun Size”) to North Carolina to…

VH1 film highlights life of R&B trio

After watching the biopic “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” one might think it would actually be a curse to have been born a stunning, driven, talented black girl with big dreams. The movie revealed how the industry tore up a group…

TV Spotlight

This show continues to follow its storytelling by going back into the past. As we see into the past of Captain Hook (portrayed by Colin O’Donoghue, “The Rite”), we learn more about who he really is. It’s always really enjoyable…