Review:

May 2011

‘Office’ boss retires, but the show goes on

In the seventh season of “The Office,” Michael Scott (Steve Carell) is still blessing audiences with his self-centered, uncomfortable (but lovable) personality. But in the back of the Dunder Mifflin devotee’s mind is the fact that it is Carell’s last season. After six long years at Dunder Mifflin, the reign of Michael Scott is coming [...]

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May 2011

Blots & Scribbles: Last Hurrah of Harry Potter Franchise: The series that has inspired much of the senior class comes to a close as the senior class graduates from high school

As I am about to graduate and leave Clayton High forever, I think I can finally reveal a deep secret of mine: I am in love with a much older man. Born in July of 1980 (at least, according to the estimates of a prominent fan website), my darling, who has, by the way, absolutely [...]

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May 2011

Cupcake dreams come true

These days, “dream come true” is generally an expression only. But for Cbabi and Reine Bayoc, owners of the St. Louis-exclusive bakeshop Sweet Art, it’s reality. “Me and my wife originally got this place because it was a space we could share,” Cbabi Bayoc said. “She was cooking and I was making a living as [...]

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Apr 2011

Diverse rappers take their place in the music mix

The rap industry is changing, with an array of new diverse rappers. “I think it’s more acceptable to be a white rapper or female rapper than it was before,” sophomore Drew Holtzman said. “People are becoming more comfortable with it. There are less racial boundaries than there used to be.” Eminem is typecast as the [...]

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Apr 2011

Top Five: The true queens of romance

Noun: Chick flick. Definition: Colloquially, a movie generally associated with females, normally comprised of at least a romantic subplot. Sound familiar? Love ‘em or hate ‘em, chick flicks are an indelible part of our culture. And everyone has their favorites, their secret loves that can only be complemented with a late night ice cream binge [...]

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Apr 2011

‘Fiery Pool’ exhibit highlights Mayan beliefs with artifacts

By looking at the artifacts of the ancient Mayan civilization, many beliefs that they held about the world they lived in can be seen. The ancient Mayans believed that life began out of the sea. A massive crocodile ripped the humans in the sea to shreds and formed a bloody ocean that all life came [...]

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Apr 2011

iPad 2 displays new technologies, options for personalization

Magical. It’s truly the only way to describe the new Apple iPad 2.  Sleeker, lighter, and faster, the iPad 2 serves as a significant improvement off the original ground-breaking technological marvel. At less than one and a half pounds, the new iPad has a 10 hour battery life with a minimum storage space of 16 [...]

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Apr 2011

Lavigne’s new album strays from tradition

Avril is back. After taking about four years off so she could create her own clothing line, develop her own fragrance and divorce lead singer of Sum 41, Deryck Whibley, Avril Lavigne has made her way back to the music scene with her new studio album, “Goodbye Lullaby.” Now, everyone remembers jamming out to “Complicated” [...]

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Apr 2011

Blots & Scribbles: Although eReaders are less heavy, paper books convey so much more

As a book nerd heading to college, I am conflicted. Do I give in to the newest advancements in lightweight reading technology? Or, do I remain a stubborn paper-book reader, resigned to carrying heavy, expensive physical copies? Phrased like that, the answer seems clear. An eReader, like the Amazon Kindle or the Barnes & Noble [...]

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Apr 2011

‘Source Code’ thrills, defies labels

Summit Entertainment’s recent science fiction thriller, “Source Code”, didn’t fail to impress. A blockbuster success in its opening weekend, director Duncan Jones’ film features an outstanding cast featuring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, and Vera Farmiga. Despite its sci-fi label, Source Code, is definitely a film that would appeal to all sorts of moviegoers, not just [...]

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