Written by Morgan Billington The looks that float down the runways of fashion week are not always the most practical or wearable; and that includes the hair and makeup. Designers, make-up artists, and hair stylists strive for the extravagant, over-the-top, and oftentimes, otherworldly. In their pursuit, they create works of art that many are intimidated [...]
Is Charlie Sheen Still #Winning?
Written by Emily Wordsman Charlie Sheen may be laying low these days while he works on his upcoming FX series “Anger Management,” but it seems there is a general consensus that the actor, worth $75 million dollars, has still got it. Sophomore business major Courtney Tolson said, “I haven’t heard much about Charlie Sheen lately, [...]
Who’s Been Watching What?
Written by Caroline Estrada University of Maryland students have traded in most of the melodramatic reality shows for more enlightening material. Two AMC dramas have gotten the attention of Maryland students. “Breaking Bad,” a four-time Emmy award-winning drama, and “Mad Men,” also an Emmy winner, have fascinated numerous students with the performance of their award-winning [...]
Finale Viewing Parties
Written by Alexis Anthony For many, spring represents blossoming and rebirth—but it is also a sad time for some Americans, bringing to an end one of the things they love most: television shows. Numerous popular shows are airing their series finales this spring, and others will take a summer hiatus, but instead of mourning over [...]
#ArtAttack
Written by Jenn Gannon The time has come for one of the most anticipated campus events of the academic year – Student Entertainment Events’ 29th annual Art Attack. On Friday, May 4, 2012 headliner B.o.B and special guest the Dean’s List will perform in Byrd Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Boston-based hip hop group The Dean’s [...]
Stop by for the summer
Written by Carolina Estrada It’s time to recant those sleepily spoken vows you made to drop out of school or that promise to post the harshest review of that professor who didn’t give you the A you so obviously deserved. Summer is less than two months away and countless artists are making their way to [...]
Food, language, and fistpumps
Written by Savannah Tanbusch British festivals are exploding with comebacks from Brit-Pop ’90’s bands and America is following closely in their footsteps, introducing bands like Pulp to popular festivals and television shows, such as Coachella and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. With the popularity of British bands re-surging, the question arises: what is happening in [...]
Summer Movie Preview
Written by Cassie Rowlands After students and schoolwork part ways at the end of the semester, the summer movie lineup starts May 25with the award-winning French film The Intouchables. Already released throughout Europe, the film looks to be a genuine heart warmer: Driss, a young guy from the streets, turns into a humorous caregiver for [...]
UMD Filmmakers
Written by Antonio Franquiz The Maryland Filmmakers Club, formerly known as UMD Films, has seen its membership soar over the past year thanks to the variety of opportunities it offers students. With no film studies major available at Maryland, the club serves as a useful network for filmmakers to get together, rent equipment and create [...]
#HoffHappenings
Written by Kevin Schnoor For those who appreciate the movie theater experience, our own campus’ silver screen—though it has changed with the times—continues to offer students the chance to view films in a form other than on a laptop or TBS. In 2009, the Hoff Theater ended its run as an independent movie theater. While [...]
