This year, The Decemberists are back with a brand new album titled “The King is Dead.” No, it’s not a tribute album to Michael Jackson. Instead, it’s an intelligent, well-thought-out, folk-infused album that seeks the attention of the sensible, intellectual listener, rather than the pop-culture-starving masses.
Year: 2011
Throwback of the month: Frank Sinatra
The world lovingly refers to him as “Ol’ Blue Eyes” — the same world that wanted to fly away with him, even to the moon. The same world that allowed him to do it his way. The same world that knows Frank Sinatra was the one and only and there will never be another.
“The Dilemma”: A one-man show
The only “dilemma” surrounding Vince Vaughn is the challenge other actors have to face when acting alongside him —Vaughn steals the show.
Site of the week: www.blurb.com
Self-publishing has never been easier and Blurb.com is a Web site that can help you get it done.
“Big Brother” star: “Get skinny at any cost”
On Jan. 9, ex-Big Brother star Kenneth Tong posted several messages on Twitter. He wrote for women everywhere to “use your self-hate as a catalyst to get thin, or die trying.” He went on to add that every woman could stand to lose a few pounds. It doesn’t end there. He claimed he desperately wanted […]
The Arizona shooting: No one can predict the future
On Jan. 8, Jared Lee Loughner entered a supermarket where U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford held a rally. He opened fire on the crowd, injuring 13 people and killing six, including a 9-year-old girl. Gifford, who is thought to have been the target of the attack, was shot in the head.
On the Scene: What do you think would make more people attend NSU athletic events?
During Homecoming 2010, the Division of Student Affairs awarded a scholarship for free books to a undergraduate student as a means of attracting a large number of students to the Homecoming basketball game. What do you think would make more people attend NSU athletic events?
College of Dental Medicine makes children smile
Last fall, the College of Dental Medicine received a $58,000 grant from the Dr. John. T. Macdonald Foundation Inc.
The 11 most anticipated movies of 2011
It seems like 2011 is just something audiences have to get through until 2012 and the anticipated release of the next Batman film. However, there are still some big movies to be released this year and since the biggest trend right now in movies is superheroes, there are quite a few of those on this list. These are some of the biggest releases to mark on your calendar.
Millenials enter the workforce with an advantage
The workforce is adjusting to meet the needs of millennials.