If you are a big sports video game nut like myself, then you probably already know that the latest version of Electronic Arts Madden series, Madden 17, was released last week. Madden, like a lot of other sports related games, has gotten a bad reputation over the past couple of years for being nothing more… Continue reading Review: Is Madden 17 worth it?
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Actor Gene Wilder, 83, dies
Beloved actor, director and writer Gene Wilder died early Monday morning in Stamford, Connecticut. He was 83 years old. Wilder reportedly died from complications with Alzheimer’s disease, which he had been dealing with for a significant period of time. According to his nephew, Jordan Walker-Pearlman, Wilder chose not to release the information to the public because “he… Continue reading Actor Gene Wilder, 83, dies
A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
The 2016 Soybean Festival lineup has officially been released on their website, and the Plain White T’s has been confirmed as the artist for the UT Martin Student Night. The other musicians attending include Morris Day & The Time, Brothers Osborne, Travis Cottrell, Vince Gill, BST, and Three Dog Night. Morris Day has been a prolific… Continue reading A star-studded lineup selected for 2016 Soybean Festival
Pokémon GO release excites users to ‘catch ’em all’
Pokémon GO became available for download on July 7 in the United States on Android and iOS devices. Before its U.S. release, the game was available in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, and beta testing was exclusive to only Japan. The app is free-to-play but supports in-app purchases. A Bluetooth bracelet will also be available for purchase… Continue reading Pokémon GO release excites users to ‘catch ’em all’
Move over, Hogwarts
It seems there is a new improved magical school in town. The TV adaptation of Lev Grossman’s The Magicians Trilogy, first aired on the SyFy channel Dec. 16, 2015, and ran for 13 episodes with the finale airing in April 2016. Fans of the fantasy trilogy found themselves face to face with characters familiar and… Continue reading Move over, Hogwarts
Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Review
One week after its debut, fans are ready for more Orange Is the New Black. The original Netflix series premiered its fourth season of the hit series last Friday, June 17th. This gave binge watchers the entire weekend to watch all 13 episodes. The season picked back up from the inmates fleeing off prison grounds to… Continue reading Orange Is the New Black Season 4 Review
UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
Dr. Mark Simmons has been named associate conductor of the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Simmons, associate professor of music at UTM, released a statement accepting the position and expressing his excitement at being selected. “I am very excited to be part of this dynamic and growing cultural gem in West Tennessee,” said Simmons. “Under Maestro… Continue reading UTM faculty member named associate conductor of Jackson Symphony
Is Jussie Smollett leaving Empire?
Fans of the hit Fox series, Empire, are in disbelief after last Wednesday’s episode. Besides the status of Jamal Lyon (played by Jussie Smollett), who was last seen being rushed to the hospital after being shot by Freda Gatz (Bre-Z), there are many other questions viewers are hoping to get the answers to in tonight’s episode. For those who are unaware, Empire… Continue reading Is Jussie Smollett leaving Empire?
Nintendo kicks off summer with new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Nintendo released more details Tuesday regarding the seventh generation of the popular video game series Pokémon. The company released a trailer Tuesday morning featuring an official release date, a new region of the Pokémon world and the new starter Pokémon and legendary Pokémon for Pokémon Sun and Moon. The company revealed that the new region in which the games… Continue reading Nintendo kicks off summer with new reveals for Pokémon Sun and Moon
Angels Without Wings Soars in Vanguard Theatre
//Co-Written by Lymonté Thomas and Rachel Moore Vanguard Theatre presented Angels Without Wings by Dr. Jamie Cutler starting on April 21 and going through the 23. The story followed six women training to be pilots in War World II. At that time, women, people of color, Jews and homosexuals were not part of… Continue reading Angels Without Wings Soars in Vanguard Theatre