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Transform into Travis Touchdown in ‘No More Heroes’

By Rory McCarty February 5, 2008

By Rory McCartyContributing Reporter Travis Touchdown is a penniless geek living in a run-down motel in the city of Santa Destroy. But after he wins a beam katana â€" a futuristic weapon similar...

Sophomore success

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By OLIVIA OLSONContributing ReporterAfter their 2005 debut, "Give ‘Em All A Big Fat Lip," garage-rock band The Whigs made a name for themselves, as well as gaining an extensive host of fans, most...

First-time director talks

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By KATIE JACOBContributing Reporter Life goes on in spite of the war, according to Nadine Labaki. In her new film, "Caramel," Labaki attempts to portray the other side of life in the Middle Eastâ€"...

Small bad, big disappointment

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By ASHLEY DESROCHERSContributing ReporterIn a poorly put-together concert, The Virgins, who hail from New York City, played in Pontiac at The Crofoot Monday night. As a result of the sloppy show,...

‘Carmel’ shows Beirut’s beauty

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By KATIE JACOB  Contributing Reporter "Caramel," an exuberant new movie by first-time writer and director Nadine Labaki, will open just in time for Valentines Day. Ignoring the conflict that...

Hip-hop, R&B sensations keep fans screaming

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By SHANEIA CALDWELLContributing ReporterThis year's "Up Close and Personal/Holiday Exclusive Tour"starring R&B/hip-hop sensations Chris Brown and Bow Wow with special guestSouljah Boy rolled into the Palace...

Pushing the scholarly stroller

By Web Master January 29, 2008

By Katie LiederContributing ReporterWe have all been there.Pinching the last penny to pay student tuition, pulling overnight study sessions before eight-hour workdays, scheduling demanding classes around...

Jet-setter’s approach to college

By Web Master January 29, 2008

COLUMNâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"By Kelly DurbinContributing ReporterWhen two friends and I emerged from London's Underground mass transportation system on a mild July day, we...

And the nominees are…

By Web Master January 22, 2008

Hollywood's most glamorous night is on it'sway. The Oscar nominations have beenannounced. Who will take home the Oscar? You'll have to wait until Feb. 24. For now, check to see if your favorite...

Fun, flirty and fashionable

By Web Master January 22, 2008

By Shaneia CaldwellContributing ReporterDowntown Rochester is home to a host of clothing stores. Flirty Fashions has recently been added to the list and is now the new store on the block. As you step...

‘Mad Money’ is bad investment

By Web Master January 22, 2008

By Lauryn TorinaContributing Reporter They say that money doesn't buy happiness.  Well, in "Mad Money," the exact opposite is the case. Aside from being well- cast and having a few one-liners, Callie...

Monster attacks the Big Apple, again

By Web Master January 22, 2008

 By Andy KozlowskiContributing Reporter It's nighttime in New York City. Hipsters mingle at an apartment surprise party, waiting for their friend Rob (Michael Stahl-David) to arrive so they can...

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