"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...

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...

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...

THE BOOK: Bridget, Tibby, Carmen and Lena are back for yet another summer full of adventures, including passing around the magical "traveling pants" that mysteriously fit all four of them (despite the obvious differences in their body shapes). The book...

Each month, The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St., selects a classic film to be shown. It's no coincidence that this month they chose "Rudy," a classic football film for any fan. "Rudy" tells the story of a young man who, from a very young age, is determined...

Seafood can be such a hassle. Scallops are temperamental, and cod just tastes so generic. Here's a low-key, yet exciting salmon dish for two: Ingredients: 1 lb. salmon ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup lemon juice ½ cup crumbled goat cheese 1 handful...

We've all had those moments where we try to find the right song to fit our mood. Whether it's sadness from the breakup of a relationship, frustration with an assignment, or happiness in general, what should one listen to? I often find myself opening my...

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...

Shh, it's the first week of September, which means fall season premieres are starting to awaken and emerge from the recesses of summer programming. "Bones" is taking its first steps of the season on FOX with a two-hour premier starting at 7 p.m. While...

Slipknot "All Hope Is Gone" Rating: 7/10 Slipknot returns with the strong but not earth-shattering "All Hope Is Gone," four years after the creative- direction changing "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)." The sound of "All Hope Is Gone" is best described...

With a new school year comes a new football season and a new Madden game. "This is the big one," said Josh Becvar, game adviser at GameStop, 2389 Sycamore Road, of "Madden NFL 09 the 20th installment of the Madden franchise. Developer EA Tiburon tried...

Beer of the Week: "Remembering Summer" Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy Grade: F Many bars feature a beer challenge involving several of the worst beers they can purchase from their vendors. Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy wouldn't be included in such a challenge...