This year’s 3rd annual fall drag show was held Saturday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom. The drag show had a good turnout from many UTM students and out-of-town friends and supporters. Admission was $5 and had to be purchased at the door. Allies is a GLBT organization that believes in… Continue reading Allies annual Halloween Drag Show draws crowd
Category: Arts & Entertainment
How to stay entertained on a tight budget
Despite being a small town, Martin and the surrounding areas still have a variety of entertaining things to do on a college-friendly budget. Starting with the Martin area, there are fast food places that offer student discounts. Everyday from 2 to 5 p.m., Taco Bell has happy hour, lowering some of their products to $1.… Continue reading How to stay entertained on a tight budget
Review: ‘Ender’s Game’ astounds audience
Ender’s Game is set in the future after an alien race almost exterminated the human race. The alien race, known as the Formecs, was thwarted by a brave pilot named Mazer Rackham, played by Ben Kingsly. The Formecs retreated from Earth, but they were far from defeated. Ever since the Formecs retreated from Earth, the… Continue reading Review: ‘Ender’s Game’ astounds audience
The UTM Vanguard Theatre presents Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
The Vanguard Theatre, led by director Ken Zimmerman, has once again delivered a successful show, with seats being sold out for several of the eight nights of performances. Students from all over campus came to watch Neil Simon’s Fools. In a fractured, fantastical and magical land where flowers are mistaken for fish, where the color… Continue reading The UTM Vanguard Theatre presents Neil Simon’s ‘Fools’
Vanguard Theatre opens first production in new building
Want a laugh? Then, come see Vanguard Theatre’s production of Fools by Neil Simon, directed by Ken Zimmerman. This play, UTM’s first of the year, opened last night at 8 p.m. and will continue tonight at 8 p.m., tomorrow at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., along with next week at the same times.… Continue reading Vanguard Theatre opens first production in new building
Grand Theft Auto V is a smart buy
With September’s release of Grand Theft Auto V, it was only a matter of time before the game became a trending success. Despite what some think concerning the game’s obviously violent gameplay, it is not generally about senseless bloodshed as some less tolerant media and people might have you believe. In fact, it explores some… Continue reading Grand Theft Auto V is a smart buy
Review:’The Counselor’ leaves audience with mixed emotions
“Drugs,” “sex” and “catfish” are the words you will probably be repeating once you have seen Ridley Scott’s 2013 thriller The Counselor. Imagine yourself watching a seemingly endless montage of credits featuring the director’s name three times, followed by drugs being loaded onto a sewage truck. The film finally opens up to, believe it or… Continue reading Review:’The Counselor’ leaves audience with mixed emotions
Music student accomplishes final step in degree requirements
Every major on campus has that one big task or project a student must accomplish before graduating. Some majors have to create portfolios, some have to do an internship, others complete their capstone and music majors have to complete a senior recital. Lizzie Lee, an instrumental music major, accomplished her senior recital last Thursday night… Continue reading Music student accomplishes final step in degree requirements
Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
One morning at Dizzy’s Diner in Park Slope, Brooklyn, a man waited in a booth to meet with a friend who was working the first shift. Up to this point, this musician had been a solo act, but was now in desperate need for a catalyst. His life had taken a drastic turn, and his… Continue reading Review: The Lone Bellow rises from near tragedy
Review: ‘American Horror Story’ season comparisons
The second season of American Horror Story, Asylum, which ran from Oct. 2012 to Jan. 2013, was full of cannibals, aliens, a “Bloody-Face” killer and an insane asylum. The third season, entitled The Coven, began a few weeks ago. Although I still enjoy the show, this third season is nothing compared to the second. The third… Continue reading Review: ‘American Horror Story’ season comparisons