Plotline, acting shine in ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’
Christine Jackson, Sports Editor
January 24, 2012
Director Stephen Daldry, of The Reader fame, has returned with his next novel adaptation, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. The story follows former Jeopardy! champion Thomas Horn as Oskar Schell, an intelligent, albeit odd, nine-year old on his quest for answers after his father’s death on... Read more »
Top 4 albums of 2011
Sarah Greenlee, Opinion's Editor
January 19, 2012
It was hard for me to narrow down my list, recalling all of the music I’ve enjoyed over the past twelve months. However, I decided to keep my list at a simple four, because I had so much to say about these albums. They deserve all the praise they get, and hopefully just because 2011 has passed,... Read more »
Backseat Trashcan: Elephant in the Room
Gabby McDaris, Reporter
January 11, 2012
The 2012 Presidential Election is more entertaining to watch than any reality show. If you watch a Republican debate you will see what I am talking about; it seems each candidate has made at least one mistake during the debates. There has been Rick Perry’s infamous “oops” incident,... Read more »
Spotify provides new way to discover music
Danielle Slauter, Asst. Entertainment Editor
January 5, 2012
As I write this blog, I’m listening to She & Him’s obscure single I Can Hear Music on Spotify. I’ve also discovered and reconnected with other music as well, such as 90′s alternative-rock from my childhood and albums I’ve been wanting to listen to for a while now, such... Read more »
Backseat Trashcan: H8ers gonna H8
Gabby McDaris, Reporter
December 13, 2011
If passed, California’s Proposition 8 will define marriage as between a man and a woman, meaning that same sex couples will not be able to marry. This proposition has been the center of much debate since it was first proposed in 2008. There were supporters waving their American flags and holding... Read more »
Pujols situation not black and white
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
December 9, 2011
When I first heard that Albert Pujols had signed with the Los Angeles Angels, the fan in me wanted to scream. I knew that I should be angry at either… A. Pujols for leaving a team that JUST WON THE WORLD SERIES for more money after saying that he would take less to remain a “Cardinal for life”... Read more »
The Peabody Opera House produces Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
December 9, 2011
On Dec. 6, I was fortunate enough to attend the dress rehearsal of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at the newly restored Peabody Opera House. As the host of Peabody Energy’s Christmas Party, my family and many other employers’ close ones gathered to celebrate the holidays at the Opera... Read more »
Mizzou, Kansas need to act in best interest of college sports
Gian Wessel, Sports Editor
November 28, 2011
As a Mizzou fan and future student, seeing the Missouri-Kansas football rivalry end was disappointing enough. Watching the final basketball game will be painful too. But the worst part is that both sides are okay watching it end and moving on. Maybe you have to be a fan of one of the schools to understand,... Read more »
Breaking Dawn: Part I experience
Sydnee Stottlemyre, Reporter
November 21, 2011
There are few words to describe how “twi-hards” feel about the Twilight Series; however, fans find their own unique ways to show their affection for Edward or Jacob. I set up camp in the front of the premier line for Breaking Dawn: Part I at the Wehrenberg Chesterfield Galaxy Theater at 8:30 pm Thursday... Read more »
The worst fairytale ever: ‘Gay’ penguins torn apart by zookeepers
Alyssa Knowling, Reporter
November 19, 2011
Once upon a time there were two African penguins named Buddy and Pedro who lived in the Toronto Zoo. The second they met, the two became attached. Wing in wing, they waddled around everyday, and were quickly deemed “in love”. They did everything together, from dining on their mid-morning... Read more »
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