Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

Who’s ready for another War on Christmas?

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

There is a retail tradition that occurs annually before the holidays called “Christmas in October.” It’s not on par with “Black Friday,” but it’s still noticed by nearly everyone.

202.416.5662: Your social life

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

Since their development in 1973, cellular phones have boomed in mass media, business and especially domestic life. Instantly connecting parents and kids, kids and kids and even parents and parents, the cell phone makes all moments of life quicker and more spontaneous.

Editorial Cartoon

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

Rachel Tepper and KARL improv take on Borat.

Bring some ‘Talent’ to campus

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

In a way, Emory University students have a major advantage over Washington University students. They can take a class with world-renowned novelist Salman Rushdie.

WARNING: fast food may seriously decrease your appetite for Richard Linklater films

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

The best part of “Fast Food Nation” is its title. Although it is taken from the non-fiction bestselling book by Eric Schlosser, Richard Linklater’s fictionalized account takes the idea of a fast-food nation in a new direction.

…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead: ‘So Divided’

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

Let me start this review by addressing something of critical importance that applies not only to this album, but to all albums in general. Intros, outros, interludes, segues, etc., when not building upon the overall theme of the record, are not worth including.

Sophomore Slump

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

The latest edition of Sophomore Slump.

‘Bobby’ aims high but falls flat

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

The final sequence of “Bobby” is a wonderful example of modern emotional filmmaking at its best.

‘Babel’ does not reach towering heights

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

Many comparisons will be made between “Babel” and last year’s Oscar winner “Crash.” Both utilize rich casts to tell the interlocking stories of seemingly unrelated people and both, of course, have five-letter names.

Take a trip to “Urinetown: The Musical”

Wednesday, November 29, 2006 ||

“Urinetown” occupies a category all of its own. The idea emerged for creator Greg Kotis when he was traveling in Europe and using a pay-per-use toilet. Little did he know then that it would become a Tony-winning musical, including a win for best original score.

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