Author Archives: Andrea Glik

Oct 2009

‘Whip It!’ radiates girl power

For every girl who doesn’t fit in to the typical high school mold, who would never attend a football game and who considers The Ramones as one of the greatest bands of all time, there is the movie “Whip It!” Break out those roller skates ladies, slip on your ripped fishnets and pile on the [...]

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Sep 2009

Rag-O-Rama changes name, owner

If you’re a loop dweller or shopper than I’m sure you’ve noticed a recent change since May 11, 2009. The huge “Rag-O-Rama” sign over the buy/sell/trade store was replaced with a sign reading, “Avalon Exchange”. Although it may seem like Rag-O-Rama has been taken over by a new company, it’s actually the exact same store, [...]

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Sep 2009

‘Paper Heart’ gives new glimpse on romance

By Andie Glik If you’re a fan of “Juno” or “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist,” and you count Michael Cera as your celeb crush, “Paper Heart” is the movie for you. Starring the adorable and quirky Charlyne Yi (you may know her from “Knocked Up” as the stoner girlfriend), “Purple Heart” documents her trek across [...]

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