The Hunger Games series has come to a conclusion with its final installment, “Mockingjay, Part 2”, the fiery culmination of an impressive saga. Led by the Oscar-winning Jennifer Lawrence, the tale of Katniss Everdeen, an ordinary girl who finds herself the unwilling face of a rebellion, comes to a satisfying and predominantly organic conclusion. Katniss […]
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Offshore Calendar for December 1, 2015
Dec. 3 Art Basel @ Miami Beach Convention Center, 3. p.m. Howie Mandel @ Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 7 p.m. III Points Art Basel Concert Series @ 9 p.m. Craig Ferguson @ Fillmore Miami Beach, 8 p.m. Dec. 4 III Points Art Basel Concert Series @ 9 p.m. Kansas @ Parker Playhouse, 8 […]
World AIDS Day: HIV/AIDS in film
The entertainment industry has a huge impact on our awareness of the various issues society faces, and HIV/AIDS is no exception. Here are some noteworthy HIV/AIDS films that can help viewers understand the different perspectives of those who were directly and indirectly affected by the virus during the 1980s and that awareness is just as […]
Movie mania: Holiday edition
The holidays are the time for bringing people together, so what better way to bond this winter break than watching a good movie with your loved ones while sharing a bucket of popcorn. Storylines aren’t all that will unfold this holiday break; relationships and bonds will form, too, with the help of a good flick […]
Once upon a time…
If you’ve ever wished upon a star to live in a world where knights shine in armor and adoration, love prevails even in the darkest of times and happily-ever-after endings happen to everyone, this no longer a dream – it’s a reality every Sunday night at 8 p.m. on ABC. “Once Upon a Time” has […]
Staff Picks: The Best and Worst of 2015
2015 was a big year in entertainment. From highly anticipated albums, box office hits and memorable celebrity moments, this year had several highs and, equally, many lows. The Current staff listed their favorite and least favorite arts and entertainment moments of 2015. Best of 2015 Nicole Cocuy, co-editor-in-chief, said “No No No” by Beirut I […]
Sex doesn’t sell: You can still keep your clothes on
British pop singer and songwriter Adele released a new single, “Hello,” from her third album, “25,” released on Nov. 20. Within 72 hours of the single’s release, it had over 71 million views on YouTube. 71 million views not because she was portraying violence in her music video or exposing herself in a sexual manner, […]
AIDS Awareness
When most college students think about their personal health, they probably think about the bottles of vitamins sitting on their kitchen counter or about the brief physical checkups their parents force them to go to whenever they visit home. But for a majority of college students, sexual health and the threat of AIDS may never […]
Am I really an adult at 18?
“Can I see your ID?” This is a question that haunts, and sometimes upsets, anyone who wants to sneak in a drink or acquire alcohol under the age of 21. That being said, I probably seem like a typical angry college student who wants to buy alcohol on the weekends. While this may be half […]
Shark Speak for December 1, 2015
What do you look forward to most during the holiday season? “I look forward to all of decorations on campus, like the characters on the dorm doors.” Kristi Jaravelil, sophomore biology major “I really look forward to spending quality time with my friends and creating new traditions.” Morgan Kiloh, sophomore finance major […]