As we leave winter behind us, we look forward to spring — and season five of “Game of Thrones.” Whether you’ve read the books or not, if you watch, you know that it’s a pretty awesome show that makes it hard to believe it isn’t real. From the sex scenes to the unforgettable deaths — […]
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The return of “The X-Files”
The truth is out there, and it’s returned after 13 years. In the “The X-Files,” controversial FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully had us pondering upon the most outrageous paranormal phenomenon and, now, Fox network has agreed to air six new episodes, reuniting Mulder and Scully for another mysterious adventure. Production will begin this […]
Why “Home” is a big deal
From “Shrek” to “Madagascar” and “How to Train a Dragon,” DreamWorks Productions has brought us classic movies that always seem to bring the family together. This past week, DreamWorks released its new movie “Home,” starring Jim Parson, Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin and singer Rihanna all starred in this animated film. “Home” is based on the […]
The ruling empire
If “High School Musical” had dope, gangster older cousins, who occasionally dabbled in cold-blooded street crime, and were run by a pride of ruthless lions, then “Empire” would certainly be it. The notorious rebel couple from “Hustle and Flow,” Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, are back at it again, but this time in a […]
Barton G.: A whimsical twist to classic American dishes
If you were repeatedly told not to play with your food as a child, Barton G. The Restaurant just might be the perfect place for you. Just a few blocks away from Lincoln Road, Barton G. seems like your average high-end Miami hotspot. The bar area is jam-packed with fashionable 20-something-year-olds mingling, laughing, engaging in […]
Social Media: Pros and Cons
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Vine — four seemingly small apps that easily have the potential to run our lives. While social media sites continue to become more popular with age, the question of whether social media is beneficial or detrimental for today’s technology savvy youth is still up for debate. Apps like Instagram allow people […]
Painting a positive picture
One dab of paint, two blended colors, three brush strokes and four deep breaths of positivity. Painting with a Twist has been on my to-do list for quite some time now, and, luckily, the opportunity glided into my life at the perfect time. Though there are several locations throughout South Florida, the one I went […]
Women’s History Month: The Legends
March is Women’s History Month, reminding us to honor women for their strength and authority. This month allows us to honor some of the most influential and dynamic women of the past and the present, who’ve helped shape our world today. In honor of their heroic qualities, we’ve highlighted several women who’ve contributed largely […]
Students express themselves at juried exhibition
The Farquhar College of Arts and Science’s Seventh Annual Juried Student Exhibition is open until April 14 in the PVA wing of the Don Taft University Center, Gallery 217. Art Major Chair Tennille Shuster, associate professor of graphic design, is co-director of Gallery 217 with Visiting Professor of Art Véronique Côté. Shuster said the Division […]
Go to the ball with “Cinderella”
Every few years or so, the powers-that-be in the entertainment business decide we need another version of Cinderella. In the past 15 years alone we’ve had the “Cinderella Story” film franchise, “Ever After,” the film and novel “Ella Enchanted” and a gently modernized Broadway version of the 1957 musical. But the one people most strongly […]