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Three shows to watch

By DAVID MATZ | August 25, 2008

Looking for something that will cheer you up after classes today? ABC's "Wipeout" always brings a smile to my face. Watch as 24 new contestants run through ridiculous obstacle courses with hilarious outcomes and witty commentary from hosts and comedians,...

‘The Dark Knight’ was highlight of movie summer

By DAN STONE | August 25, 2008

Calling the latest Batman outing the best entertainment event of the summer almost feels cliché. However, when compared to every other movie, TV show, video game, album, etc. released during summer 2008, nothing comes within arms reach of "The Dark...

Country star Jason Aldean to perform at Convo

By MICHAEL VAN DER HARST | August 25, 2008

Country music artist Jason Aldean will perform at the Convocation Center on Saturday, Nov. 1. Aldean will be joined by special guest Lady Antebellum as part of the "CMT On Tour". Tickets for students are $19.75 and $29.75 for the general public. The show...

Book Review: ‘Breaking Dawn’

By HEATHER SKRIP | August 25, 2008

Bella, Edward and Jacob return in the final book of the "Twilight" series, "Breaking Dawn." The series left off at "Eclipse," with Bella making the decision to become a vampire through Edward's venom. For Edward to agree to the arrangement, Bella had...

Popular new Lil Wayne’ album overproduced

By CHRIS KRAPEK | August 25, 2008

Dwanye ‘Lil Wayne' Carter once said that his funniest joke is that he's broke. After Wayne's newest album "The Carter III" became the fastest selling album of the year this June, it seems like he won't be laughing anytime soon. Lil Wayne' has taken...

Mysterious “McG” producing new ‘Terminator’ film, amid worries

By BEN BURR | August 24, 2008

The "O.C." In 2003 it spilled from our TVs a combination of gorgeous 20-somethings, fresh teenager slang and hip west-coast environs. Within four seasons, it flew too close to the sun on soap-opera levels of drama (shootings, baby-daddies, tax-evasion...

Jack’s Mannequin album perfect for summer

By HEATHER SKRIP | August 24, 2008

Every summer deserves a great soundtrack. My favorite returning album is Jack's Mannequin's "Everything In Transit." The California band is best known for their addicting songs with lyrics easy to relate to, with their inspiration coming from their singer's...

Monday night best bets

By ORLANDO LARA | August 24, 2008

WHAT TO WATCH TONIGHT Summer programming still has a stranglehold around my neck like Latrell Sprewell. The few new, non-daily summer shows that I like are now over like "Factory" and "The Venture Bros." I still need to wait a few more weeks until a new...

Thunder Continues to Boom at Box Office

By KYLE SPENCER | August 24, 2008

Here we are, stuck in the gray area between great summer blockbusters and our favorite fall flicks. It was a slow weekend at the box office, but "Tropic Thunder" managed to maintain its position at No. 1 for its second weekend. Two of this weekend's new...

Why do wives of famous men warrant attention?

By NYSSA BULKES | August 24, 2008

Books written by the wives of famous people are a phenomenon in themselves. Rather than obtaining candid comments from the likes of Brett Favre or George W. Bush, the easy route - meaning through the wife - is annoyingly popular. For the wives, it's as...

‘W’ is going to be a revolutionary fim

By CHRIS KRAPEK | August 24, 2008

Visionary director Oliver Stone has always been fearless when it comes to politics. He has furthered the debate of who killed Kennedy, examined the life of Nixon, and told a fictional account of what it was like on September 11th. But in two short months,...

‘House Bunny’ takes new take on traditional concept

By DAVID MATZ | August 24, 2008

Rating: 5/10 Starring: Anna Faris, Emma Stone, Colin Hanks Plot: Shelly (Faris), a Playboy Bunny, gets kicked out of the Playboy Mansion and is hard-pressed to find a new place to live, and more importantly, a new family. She wanders to a college campus...