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Third installment of ‘Ghostbusters’ coming

By KYLE SPENCER | September 7, 2008

Everyone, young or old, can sing the theme song. Everyone can identify the slimey green face of the movies main ghost, and everyone knows not to mess with a floating woman in a library. That's because many around the world have seen and loved the classic...

Top Model’s next cycle brings new faces, same old attitudes

By NYSSA BULKES | September 4, 2008

The next decade of "Top Model" has begun. Yep, Tyra said it herself; she's preparing the world for another 10 cycles. The world needs 10 more cycles of strutting, twig dolls calling themselves "Mother Teresa, but in a diva sort of way," eloquently put...

Word use in ‘Tropic Thunder’ offensive to some

By JEN HANCE | September 4, 2008

The new Ben Stiller film, "Tropic Thunder," caused immense controversy within the disability advocacy community. An angry group of over 22 organizations, including the Special Olympics and the American Association of People with Disabilities, highly objected...

The Gaslight Anthem recreates their sound

By TONY MARTIN | September 4, 2008

The Gaslight Anthem - "The ‘59 Sound" Rating: 9/10 When someone talks about ‘roots' music, it can be assumed they are speaking on the origins of a certain style of music. Certainly when people think of punk ‘roots,' they think of the...

Underoath succeeds under pressure

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 4, 2008

UNDEROATH - ‘LOST IN THE SOUND...' RATING: 7/10 Between their lead singer's battle with a cocaine addiction, to trying to make music that supports their Christian faith, Underoath has had a lot on their hands without the threat of losing their place...

Prism hosts end of summer party

By HEATHER SKRIP | September 4, 2008

Tonight, Prism will be hosting an End of Summer Party. This is one of the group's many regular dances. According to the group's Web site, "The mission of Prism is to provide a support network and positive social outlets for the lesbian, gay, bisexual,...

Local store hosts ‘Magic: The Gathering’ tournaments throughout week

By ORLANDO LARA | September 4, 2008

On Board Games, 811 W. Lincoln Highway, is a haven for people looking for "Magic: The Gathering" tournaments sanctioned by Publisher Wizards. "I'm the only thing in 30 miles," said owner John Clemens. The card tournaments take place every Wednesday, Friday...

‘New Kids’ re-hashing the early ’90s on comeback album

By NYSSA BULKES | September 3, 2008

Rating: 1/10 Sad story of the week: I downloaded my pre-ordered copy of New Kids On the Block's "The Block" on iTunes and my ears bled. And then they bled, and bled and bled. Their songwriting appeal, like their boyhoods, left in 1994. In short, "The...

Once you watch Tiffany Pollard, you can’t stop

By JEN HANCE | September 3, 2008

Okay, I have a confession to make, I love "New York." Not the city, no, that would be reasonable. I am talking about the loud-mouthed, voluptuous, spotlight-stealing Tiffany Pollard who is starring in her fourth reality show on VH1, "New York Goes To...

Young Jeezy supplies social commentary on his politically fueled album

By LINDSEY KASTNING | September 3, 2008

"The Recession" Rating: 7/10 Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins is definitely not afraid to voice his opinions on any topic, whether it be drugs or politics. With the release of his new album "The Recession," Jeezy uses his familiar, raspy voice to speak to the...

Palin’s biography out of stock at Amazon

By CHRIS KRAPEK | September 3, 2008

Sitting at the number 20 spot on Amazon.com's "Top 100 Books," is a biography that deals with one of the most heated topics in America right now; Sarah Palin. "Sarah: How A Hockey Mom Turned The Political Establishment On Its Ear," was released almost...

Give those Disney movies another try

By DAVID MATZ | September 3, 2008

Over the holiday weekend, I had some time to myself and decided to re-live the past. I decided to go back and dust off those Disney childhood classics like "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and "Beauty and the Beast." In my viewings of these Disney masterpieces...