Raekwon returns with classic Wu-Tang magic

By Josh Samson, Staff Writer
March 21, 2011

For most musicians, 18 years of making music with a group and making solo albums would be enough to dry up the creativity that once made an individual famous. For Raekwon, this veteran status has only made him stronger and wiser as an emcee and a master of wordplay. This is only proved to be more true... Read more »

“Take Me Home” brings classic ’80s touch to screen

By Claudia Shannon, Features Production Editor
March 21, 2011

The ‘80s were a time of neon, perms, bad dance moves and unforgettably atrocious and amazing music. Take Me Home Tonight encompasses the decade in all of its glory with a hilarious cast and a spunky, albeit reused, plotline. The film revolves around college-grad Matt Franklin (Topher Grace, That 70’s... Read more »

Food trucks serve up cheap, delicious treats

By Jane Zankman, Staff Writer
March 21, 2011

Listening for the faint jingle of the ice-cream truck has become a thing of the past. Restaurants on wheels, otherwise known as food trucks, offer tasty and exotic food at a low cost. Hungry people can receive text messages from Twitter and Facebook directing them to where they can enjoy deep-dish pizzas,... Read more »

“Epic Mealtime” parodies modern eating culture

By Kyle Edwards, New Production Editor By Alec Fanaroff, Online Opinions Editor
March 21, 2011

Mixing the overindulgence of the food industry, heavy imagination and a carnivorous obsession of all things red and juicy, YouTube’s newest phenomenon is the Epic Mealtime series. Since September, millions of people around the world have been captivated by an anonymous group of Canadian men and women... Read more »

Drop Kick Murphys maintain Irish spirit

By Zack Potter, Archives Manager
March 21, 2011

The Dropkick Murphys reaffirmed their status as one of the preeminent Irish rock bands this month when they released their seventh studio album, Going Out in Style.  Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day and National ShamrockFest, which they headlined March 12, the band is back with the blaring bagpipes,... Read more »

Red Bull should look to DC as future Flugtag host

By Zack potter
March 3, 2011

Those close to me know that there are four things that consistently arouse Zack Potter.  The first three are, in no particular order, chimps dressed up like humans, CatDog re-runs and, naturally, the biddies.  However, since there is neither anything productive nor intelligent I can say about these... Read more »

A provocative history of the ‘SI’s Swimsuit Issue’

By Joe Haynes-Sports Editor
March 2, 2011

Traditionally, the end of winter is a slow season for sports. Baseball is still months away, and both college and professional football have held their championship games. College basketball’s March Madness remains in the distance while professional basketball has yet to hit its stride. To accommodate... Read more »

Bodies, bikinis and bronzer, ‘SI: Swimsuit 2011’

By Charles Cook-staff writer
March 2, 2011

Ah yes, it’s that time of year again. The snow is melting, Cupid’s love is still floating in the air, and over 100 stunningly attractive, young women have had their scantily clad bodies photographed, published and distributed around the nation. In case you have been hiding under a rock, the publication... Read more »

Looming lockout poses threat that goes beyond football

By Jillian Postal-Online Sports Editor
March 2, 2011

The Green Bay Packers earned the right to call themselves Super Bowl XVL champions when they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers Feb. 6, but it may be the last live game football fans everywhere will be able to watch until Fall 2012. The NFL faces a potential lockout for next season where no games will be played... Read more »

Crippled by injury, girls basketball season turns rough

By Maddy Flax Archives Manager
March 2, 2011

After a month plagued by injuries, the girls basketball team dropped three consecutive games, putting a significant dent in its otherwise impressive season with a record of 11-9. Due to the injuries of top scoring junior forward Sarafina Arthur-Williams, sophomore forward Erica Lindsay and junior guard... Read more »