NCAA ruling on Masoli is a joke
September 4, 2010 • Sean McIntyre, Reporter
Filed under Blog, Opinions
Current Ole Miss quarterback Jeremiah Masoli was kicked off of the University of Oregon’s football team last season after multiple run-ins with the law. Masoli, who has another year of eligibility left, graduated from Oregon early and then transferred to Ole Miss after being “relieved of his duties”... Read more »
First Annual LouFest delivers even more than promised
August 31, 2010 • Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories
This past weekend, Aug 28-29, LouFest took place in Forest Park. I have to say, I was extremely impressed. Each day, the music began at noon and went until about 11 p.m. and though I didn’t necessarily love every band, there was a ton of variety in the music. Anyone who attended could find at least... Read more »
Baseball’s Strasburg finished?
August 28, 2010 • Sean McIntyre, Reporter
Filed under Blog, Opinions
After he was drafted first overall in the 2009 MLB first year player draft, Stephen Strasburg had the world ahead of him. A 102 mph fastball, a $15.1 million contract, the highest ever for a first year player, he was on the fast track to Cooperstown. Strasburg was a pitcher with talent and hype that... Read more »
Rockwood Review lets marching bands preview shows
August 21, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Features Co-Editor
Filed under Reviews
Friday night. Aug. 20. Parents seated in the bleachers tasting football season as it creeps around the corner. No, these are not the athlete’s parents. These folks are the band parents. The people who cheer the loudest during halftime. The ones who are forced to carry around bulking instrument... Read more »
Cage the Elephant lets loose on STL
June 28, 2010 • Max Thoman, Print Managing Editor
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories
The elephant was let out of its cage Friday night when a sold-out crowd filed into the Pageant concert venue on the Delmar Loop. The attraction was the alternative/indie group Cage the Elephant, who have rocketed into the public eye after their hit “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” debuted with the... Read more »
Hannibal offers enjoyable stay-cation for teens this summer
June 25, 2010 • Leanne Beasley, Feature Editor
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories
Many families have to deal with working parents or new money saving habits this summer. Without cars, most teens are stranded at home with not much to do, except head to the neighborhood pool every once in a while or lounge on the couch. Vacations may not be on the top of the list of priorities as parents... Read more »
A Three Ring Circus Without the Animals
June 15, 2010 • Maddie Johnson, Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories
While the Circus only comes through town once a year, Mr. Harry’s Carnival Food is open year-round. Located in Ballwin off of Manchester Road, the store officially opened for business on May 1, 2010. Upon entering, patrons are greeted by flashing lights, clowns and endless amounts of colorful carnival... Read more »
Fans should have fun at Cardinals games
June 10, 2010 • Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
Filed under Blog, Opinions
The Cardinals are playing The Brewers. I am sitting in left field, six rows up from the field. It is a Friday night, and let me tell you, there are tons and tons of drunken 20-30-year-old men. Now, being so close to the field, we are basically right by the left fielder. When the Cardinals are in the... Read more »
Preparing for paychecks
June 3, 2010 • Alicia Mestre, News Editor
Filed under Blog, Opinions
It’s officially the time of year we all know as the summer job rush. College kids are returning to apply for a seasonal job, while high school students compete for what’s left. We have all reluctantly received the “value of a dollar” speech from our parents, and whether or... Read more »
Kick your summer off with good food, good music
May 29, 2010 • Mia Schenone, Studentlife Editor
Filed under Opinions, Reviews, Top Stories
Looking for something fun to do this Memorial Day weekend that includes games, good food and great music? Well than head downtown to The Soilder Memorial for The Rib America Festival (RAF). Going on till Monday night, RAF features some of the best BBQ from around the country, along with big music... Read more »
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