Thrift, antique stores allow for interesting, affordable purchases
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 13, 2011
I recently wrote about students who thrift and antique for clothing, collectibles and items to use in art in my Trash to Treasure story in the Dec. 9 issue of The Image. I myself love to thrift, and have been thrifting for a few years now. I have an affinity for anything vintage- I suppose I’m... Read more »
The Roots’ album “Undun” impresses despite mediocre reviews
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
December 8, 2011
December 6 was a big day for music. With big-name bands The Roots and The Black Keys both releasing albums, I was anticipating the day; more so for The Black Keys’ El Camino (I have been head over heels for the band for years now). But, the unexpected occurred. The Roots’ hauntingly beautiful... Read more »
LouFest announces 2012 dates
Alyssa Knowling, reporter
December 1, 2011
With two years under its belt, LouFest is back in action for 2012. The third annual LouFest is to take place on Aug. 25-26 on the central field of Forest Park, just as the past two years. Presale two-day passes are already up for grabs at $50 a piece, which is $20 less than the normal 2-day pass price.... Read more »
Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto refreshes the face of music
Leanne Beasley, Managing Editor
November 18, 2011
Now, I’m a Coldplay fan. I’ll just go ahead and say it. And I am not ashamed. Their newest album Mylo Xyloto, released on Oct. 24, 2011, has given me the case of the AWESOMES. The first single to drop was Every Teardrop is a Waterfall in the early 2011 summer and gained some success on... Read more »
Hoover biopic doesn’t disappoint
Christine Jackson, Sports Editor
November 17, 2011
J. Edgar, which follows the life of J. Edgar Hoover from his career beginnings in Washington D.C. in 1919 to his death in 1972, is Clint Eastwood’s latest directorial project and a huge step up from his last project, Hereafter. Returning to the emphasis on dramatic historical events and interesting... Read more »
Upcoming Concerts
Sarah Greenlee, Opinions Editor
November 7, 2011
Thursday, Nov. 10: Panic! At the Disco w/ Patrick Stump Pop’s Nightclub and Concert Venue Sauget, IL You may have seen Panic! Play before, but in 2009 two of the band’s founding members decided to leave. The band is now only front man Brendon Urie and drummer Spencer Smith. Their first album, A... Read more »
Lady Antebellum’s new album is sure to please
Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
September 27, 2011
I’ve been a fan of Lady Antebellum ever since I bought their previous album Need You Now. However, other than their Grammy© winning single, which the album was named after, there weren’t really any other amazing songs. Their new album, Own the Night, showcases their vocal abilities much better... Read more »
LouFest delivers, blows last year out of the water
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
August 31, 2011
Last year, I really enjoyed LouFest. I thought the experience in itself was amazing. This year, on the other hand, I fell in love. The bands this year really surprised me. Although some problems occurred in the lineup, the best bands of this year’s festival made up for everything, and there were... Read more »
Rockwood Review resonates with season’s new sounds
Leanne Beasley, Managing Editor
August 25, 2011
The hum of xylophones and the rumble of deep drums falls upon the buzzing crowd. Four bands. One field. Drum majors, are your bands ready? Every year, the four Rockwood schools come together in song, well, a competitive display of song, that is. Eureka, Lafayette, Marquette and Rockwood Summit present... Read more »
Warped Tour 2011 doesn’t disappoint
Danielle Slauter, Asst. Entertainment Editor
August 6, 2011
Warped Tour; the epitome of summer for all punk-rock music lovers. The tour rolled into St. Louis on Aug. 3 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, and doors opened at 1 a.m. The heat didn’t stop kids and adults alike from coming out to see their favorite bands. Upon entering the amphitheater, the... Read more »
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