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 »
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
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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
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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
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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 »
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 »
Celebrity trainer’s at home DVD helps build fitness
May 21, 2010 • Mia Schenone, Student Life Editor
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
With summer right around the corner, you may find yourself rushing to get the perfect beach bod. So you go to a store to buy a workout video to really work you out, but which one should you get? Well, if you’re looking for video to help you get lean, toned muscles, look no further. The hit reality television... Read more »
Las Tres Banderas: small restaurant meets big flavor
May 21, 2010 • Kelley Bauer, Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
They say that the best tasting food is made with love. This is especially hard to find when dining out. This is due to the lack of passion that so many fry cooks understandably lack. So where does one find a restaurant that creates their dishes with passion? The answer is usually driven past, unnoticed,... Read more »
Letters to Juliet more than typical chick flick
May 17, 2010 • Sarah Greenlee, Reporter
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I frequently subject myself to movies that make me tear-up with empathy for the characters, but Letters to Juliet was more than the typical chick flick. The movie takes place in Italy and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. It emphasizes the whole romantic, falling in love thing. Amanda Seyfried is... Read more »
Dark Horse Tour heats up Scottrade Center
April 26, 2010 • D.Anne Vollmayer, Reporter
Filed under Opinions, Reviews
There could not have been more drunk people in one room than on April 23, when I was at the Dark Horse Tour 2010, featuring Nickeback, Breaking Benjamin, Shinedown and Sick Puppies. After a confusing mini-van ride mixed with a scary first time MetroLink ride, my friends and I arrived at Scottrade Center... Read more »
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