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Similar ‘Project’ and ‘New Girl’ have separate strengths

By Aymie Telinski | November 17, 2013

As “New Girl” struggles to keep up with the growing “The Mindy Project” this season, I’m curious which is the better show.Both Fox comedies have a similar plot, with the protagonist being a working women in her 30s who has a shaky personal life....

Dress like a show star

By Kayla Cameron | November 11, 2013

Recreating the style of your favorite character on TV is easier than you think.Most characters have a distinct style that makes them stand out. Although wardrobe designers spend hours creating a distinct outfit, students can recreate these attractive...

The geek phenomenon is here to stay

By Jen Weddle | February 18, 2013

If the lyrics from the song “The Geeks Get the Girls” by American Hi-Fi were trying to tell us something about geeks invading pop culture and the hearts of women, I think they were right. In a perfect world, all the geeks get the girl and even losers...

Thanksgiving TV recap

By Kevin Bartelt | November 25, 2012

Unfortunately, Thanksgiving break is over. However, I enjoyed a few different shows this week. Happy Endings had a really funny Thanksgiving episode. The friends watch an episode that showed Alex on The Real World in 2002. It’s hilarious how accurate...

The Breakup Breakdown: Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel

The Breakup Breakdown: Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel

By Sarah Contreras | November 3, 2011

News broke Wednesday that indie music's most adorable couple, Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard, have opted for a divorce. Upon hearing this, you may have been shocked. You may have shed a tear. You may have decided you are never going to believe in love...