CHICAGO (AP) — Comedy actor, director and writer Harold Ramis, best known for his roles in movies such as “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes,” died Monday at his suburban Chicago home after a four-year battle with an autoimmune disease, his talent agency said. Ramis, 69, died early Monday morning of complications from vasculitis, which causes inflammation and… Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters’ actor, writer Harold Ramis dies
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Greekfest gives Greek life opportunities to shine
Greekfest is a highly anticipated week of events every spring, and this year was no different. Fraternities and sororities from the IFC, NPC and NPHC competed throughout the week for coveted first place trophies. Monday, Feb. 3 began Greekfest with the annual Greek Day. All Greek members were encouraged to wear their letters around campus… Continue reading Greekfest gives Greek life opportunities to shine
Review: ‘That Awkward Moment’ relates to viewers
Everyone has had that awkward moment, and the movie That Awkward Moment captures it all. The movie is an entertaining and amusing movie, but also has a serious and realistic side to it. That Awkward Moment has several very famous actors and actresses, many that are nice to look at, so that makes it all… Continue reading Review: ‘That Awkward Moment’ relates to viewers
Review: Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ renews dead franchise
“Competent but not compelling” is not what you would expect to hear from one classic series, Jack Ryan. Shadow Recruit is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh. Branagh also stars in the film as Viktor Cherevin along with Star Trek’s Chris Pine as the title character. The film is the fifth… Continue reading Review: Tom Clancy’s ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ renews dead franchise
Review: ‘The Lego Movie’ pleases audience
I won’t lie; I was almost positive that The Lego Movie was going to be an awful film. I originally wanted to see this movie for the sole purpose of hearing Liam Neeson’s voice booming on a big screen again. I’m a Liam Neeson addict; sue me. Then I read that Charlie Day from It’s… Continue reading Review: ‘The Lego Movie’ pleases audience
10 things to know about Shirley Temple
She was the biggest of child stars. She was the top U.S. box-office draw from 1935 to 1938, beating out Clark Gable, Bing Crosby, Gary Cooper and Joan Crawford. She kept children singing “On the Good Ship Lollipop” for generations, retired from acting at age 21 and went on to a diplomatic career. Here’s a… Continue reading 10 things to know about Shirley Temple
35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
On Jan. 23-25, the UTM campus was filled with middle school and high school band kids for the Department of Music’s 35th annual Honor Band. UTM Director of Bands Dr. John Oelrich said that this year saw even more students, with 750 applications submitted and 400 accepted. This, compared to past years’ numbers, is an increase… Continue reading 35th Honor Band performance impresses audience
‘The Bachelor’ remains a fan favorite
There are some television shows that just capture a nation, and a great example would be The Bachelor. For over a decade now, The Bachelor and The Bachelorette have been a hot TV show on ABC, and it seems as though every year it captures the hearts of more and more people. The Bachelor is where… Continue reading ‘The Bachelor’ remains a fan favorite
Review: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ proves that money can buy everything
What are the keys to success in life? For many, it’s happiness, ambition and personal success, but according to Martin Scorsese’s Wolf on Wall Street it’s more. The Wolf on Wall Street can be easily summed up in three words: sex, money and greed, mixed with cocaine. Described as shameless, outrageous and unconventional, the film… Continue reading Review: ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ proves that money can buy everything
Review: Switchfoot continues to sing to the heart
When you’re a 21-year-old, it’s not a common experience to say a band has been your favorite for eight years, because so much changes in your tastes from ages 13 to 21. Yet, somehow Switchfoot has been just that for me. As a 13-year-old, I can remember loving them in a more superficial way, jamming… Continue reading Review: Switchfoot continues to sing to the heart