By Samantha Wood and Lauren Kane – You read the books, you saw the commercials, you watched the movie, maybe you even have your own mockingjay pin and a shirt that says “I loaf Peeta!” These may be the extremes of only a few people, but it would be hard not to have heard of this phenomenon, all revolved aroundRead More

By Kate Drexel – “There’s a storm coming, Mr. Wayne,” the seductive Anne Hathaway whispers into the ear of  British actor, Christian Bale. Cut to the final scene,where a city is crumbling into the shape of a bat symbol. The next words that come onto a white screen: The Dark Knight Rises. This riles up the audience in the dimlyRead More

By Mia Lupo – When we think of American propaganda during World War II, we think of the graphic posters illustrating marching soldiers and Uncle Sam urging the reader to “BUY WAR BONDS.” We picture Rosie the Riveter wearing her red bandana and blue shirt, flexing her arm, telling female viewers “WE CAN DO IT” and contribute to war effort.Read More

By Vita Duva – Jack White’s, “Blunderbuss” has finally touched down on the music industry, demanding devoted fans to channel their inner psychadelic madman – reminiscent of classic rock greats like, Jimmy Page and Mick Jagger, White’s work is an experience all its own. Formerly of the White Stripes, White officially split from his other (reportedly, “demanding”) half, Meg White,Read More

By Kate Drexel – The lights in the gym at Rogers Recreational Center suddenly dim and the sound of a shrilling alarm pierces room. Yet it soon disperses, and in its place arises the sound of tapping shoes. The dancers’ shirts begin to light up and flicker along with the beat to a familiar song, “Turn Me On” by David GuettaRead More