Written by: Laura Blasey Following the successful Mac Miller concert in September, Student Entertainment Events (SEE) announced that indie-rock band Ra Ra Riot will headline the fall concert, with local rapper Logic opening. Coming out of Syracuse, N.Y., Ra Ra Riot is well known in the alternative music community for their energetic shows and use [...]
By: Kirsty Groff Drake’s sophomore album “Take Care” is one of the latest new music releases to be leaked to the public – and he has had one of the most nonchalant reactions. Upon discovering his album had leaked approximately 10 days before its Nov. 15 release date, Drake tweeted “Listen, enjoy it, buy it [...]
By: Shannon McHale Nice Wilco: The Whole Love At first listen, the tracks on Wilco’s album seem disconnected. However, the lyrics provide continuity that allows the opener, “Art of Almost” and the closer, “One Sunday Morning,” to serve as bookends. The album is risky yet contained, a step forward but also a step back to [...]
By: Sam Schmieder In January 1967, The Rolling Stones were set to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show to perform their new single “Let’s Spend The Night Together.” However, that’s not exactly what happened. Sullivan and CBS told the band that because of the suggestive title of the song, they had to alter it to [...]
By: Kirsty Groff Picture your favorite childhood board game or toy. Think about how it looks, what the rules were, what the toy did. Chances are these toys and games recall memories of playing with your family or friends – not ideas for potential movies. Classic board games and childhood toys have become source material [...]
By: Andi Hubbell Watching holiday movies has evolved into a crucial part of the holiday experience. For many Americans, gathering to watch classic films like “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” or “It’s a Wonderful Life” during the holidays is as much a family tradition as exchanging gifts under the tree or lighting a menorah. [...]
By: Chelsea Jordan When the short, silent film “The Kiss” was released in 1896, it was considered extremely scandalous for its portrayal of a couple sharing a kiss. Audiences at the time were unaccustomed to this subject being portrayed so vividly and publicly. Over one hundred years later, a lot has changed in the movie [...]
By: Danielle Levy It’s all about family for the Terrapins gymnastics team. “It has always been a family here,” coach Brett Nelligan said. Nelligan took over the gymnastics program in May 2009 after serving six years as an assistant coach under his father, Bob “Duke” Nelligan, who led the Terps for 31 seasons. Born and [...]
By: Rachel Barron Stacy London and Clinton Kelly would have a field day if ever given the chance to see what some Maryland students dare to wear. While every day is not a fashion show, it is still important to stop and think: Should I really be wearing this right now? For events like classes, [...]
By: Chad Sinclair The sports world recently discovered that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of sexual abuse of eight boys spanning several decades. Amid the allegations, the issue of trust within sports has been the topic of many discussions. The seed of doubt planted in the minds of [...]
