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TV shows to get into without wasting too much time

By Sarah Contreras | January 29, 2013

In the third week of school, the last thing any student needs is a new commitment. Homework, essays, research, group work, extracurriculars...the list goes on and on. How are you supposed to find time to invest in a television show when you barely have...

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...

Parks and Recreation teaches viewers about love

By Kevin Bartelt | November 11, 2012

Season five of Parks and Recreation just keeps getting better and better. For those who are not caught up, SPOILER ALERT: Ben (Adam Scott) proposes to Leslie (Amy Poehler). With no fear of losing my man card, I can confidently say that Ben and Leslie...

Tom Hanks accepts the award for outstanding miniseries or movie for Game Change at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Sunday in Los Angeles.

‘Homeland,’ ‘Modern Family’ big winners at Emmys

By Sarah Contreras | September 23, 2012

The 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards Ceremony was full of surprises and disappointments Sunday. Unsurprisingly, Modern Family continued last year’s winning streak by taking home Best Supporting Actor (Eric Stonestreet) and Best Supporting Actress (Julie Bowen)...