Star cast falls short in ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’

Nima Ghafari
November 24, 2009

The Men Who Stare at Goats was supposed to be hilarious. It was supposed to show us a new side of George Clooney. It was supposed to satirize the military in a way that would make a point while making people laugh. It was supposed to be a good movie. It failed to do what it was supposed to do. Clooney... Read more »

CollegeHumor duo gains Internet popularity

Becky Price
November 24, 2009

Jake and Amir are two best friends that work together, annoy each other, and make hilarious videos together. When two witty co-workers are signed by a hit comedy website to make semi-weekly videos, the concoction is bound to be a success. A mini-series crafted by the humor-connoisseurs at CollegeHumor.com,... Read more »

The Bravery’s latest record comes with a new twist

Tony Raffa
November 24, 2009

The Bravery is back with a new album that is sure to Stir the Blood with the same great sound they are known for but with a new twist. The Bravery’s new album will be released Dec. 1 and continues with their alternative post-punk, new wave style, but with more dark and depressing songs than before.... Read more »

The Swell Season debuts new folk album

Andrea Mirviss
November 24, 2009

The folk group the Swell Season was born out of the romance between its two front players, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, but its sophomore album, Strict Joy, is the chronicle of their breakup. Strict Joy is by no means a typical breakup album.  It does not ask for pity, and it is not chock full... Read more »

Local theaters offer escape from the norm

Kalli Klusaritz
November 24, 2009

Looking for something to do on a Friday night can be challenging as most students end up at the movie theater or the mall every week. However, students often forget about another source of entertainment: the theatre. Many local theaters run exciting productions each month that are often overlooked by... Read more »

Chorus and orchestra to jointly stage ‘Miss Saigon’:Performance is first for East Coast high schools

Christina Zhang
November 24, 2009

This December the CHS choral group, symphonic orchestra and select members of the wind ensemble are combining their efforts in a production of Miss Saigon. Miss Saigon, an opera production set during the Vietnam War, is a love story between an American Soldier and a Vietnamese woman. “This will be... Read more »

Cooking with Claudia: Whipping up a classic Thanksgiving dessert proves harder than it looks

Claudia Shannon
November 24, 2009

When you think of pecan pie, words like classic, delicious and warm usually come to mind. The word simple, however, does not. One weekend this month, I embarked on the brave task of making a pecan pie by myself after I was inspired while leafing through the Baking Illustrated cookbook in my kitchen.... Read more »

Readers find ‘Lost Symbol’ in nation’s capital

Emily Hall: Features Production Editor
October 28, 2009

Jon Turtletaub should be worried because once America gets a hold of Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol, Turtletaub’s film National Treasure (2005) is going to seem the children’s version of Masonic history. In Lost Symbol, Harvard professor of symbolism Robert Langdon, the main character in Brown’s... Read more »

‘Twilight’ fans eagerly await ‘New Moon’ premiere

Remi Forster: Business Manager/ Christina Zhang: Photo Editor
October 28, 2009

One year ago movie theaters were packed with obsessed and screaming fans, paparazzi and excitement. The movie version of the extremely popular book had lived up to its name. America had not seen anything like it since J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, but another renowned author has taken some of... Read more »

Frozen yogurt shops offer healthy combinations

Paige Gross: Online Features Editor/ Sarah Habibi: Circulation Manager
October 28, 2009

If you’re looking for a healthy, not too sweet and not too tart treat, frozen yogurt is the new snack for you. Frozen yogurt places are all the craze right now.  Yogi Castle, located on Gaithersburg on Darnestown Road, features premium non-fat and low fat frozen yogurt, with your choice of 16 different... Read more »