Category: Reviews

Fall sees emergence, resurgence of fashion trends

With fall upon us and leaves changing with the weather, it’s time to go back home and pull out the fall and winter clothing. For most, that means pulling out our sweaters and tall boots. This year, though, to stay on trend, try revamping the closet with some oldies, but goodies. Everyone has seen it coming, and… Continue reading Fall sees emergence, resurgence of fashion trends

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

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?

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

New album brings life back to folk-rock band

After previous success, a brand-new album and a quickly selling out tour, things are looking good for American folk-rock band The Lumineers. The Lumineers’ new album Cleopatra is about as perfect an album as you can find. It emits life, and all that is wondrous about being alive. Mixing in songs from Cleopatra among the old brought some new life and passion… Continue reading New album brings life back to folk-rock band

Phi Mu Alpha present annual All Sing competition

The brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia hosted their annual All Sing competition Thursday evening at Central Baptist Church. The judges for the 2016 All Sing Competition were UTM director of choral activities, Mark Simmons and Murray State’s dance choreographer, Amanda Hagan. Last year’s winner, Chi Omega competed again this year in the “Idols” themed… Continue reading Phi Mu Alpha present annual All Sing competition

‘Suffragette’ Shows Voting Rights Struggle

Award winning movie, “Suffragette,” hit the Watkins Auditorium screen, Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. Shown in honor of Women’s History month, the event was organized by the Women’s History Committee. The committee consists of history assistant professors, doctors Hyungju Hur, Renee LaFleur and Margaret Lewis. “What you’ll notice is that there’s the theme of… Continue reading ‘Suffragette’ Shows Voting Rights Struggle

Catch up on Leisure Reading – Paul Meek Library offers a lot

Red Rising Published in 2014, Red Rising, by Pierce Brown, is an incredibly thrilling new piece of science fiction. Set on Mars, it tells the story of young Darrow, a Red Helldiver. Society is divided into Colors – Reds living at the bottom of the hierarchy. After finding out that the Reds were tricked, Darrow… Continue reading Catch up on Leisure Reading – Paul Meek Library offers a lot