Album Review: Foster the People’s Supermodel

by Shelby Powers Indie band Foster the People will release their sophomore album, Supermodel, officially on March 24. Compared to their debut album, Torches, known for its catchy but subtly dark single “Pumped Up Kicks,” Supermodel is less synth-driven and has a more diverse sound with stronger lyrics. During an interview with British magazine NME, front man Mark Foster has described “Supermodel” as an “angry,” … Continue reading Album Review: Foster the People’s Supermodel

Opinion: “Yeezus” Files no Contest to Assault Charges

By Megan Haymond and Shelby Powers On Tuesday, March 18, the one and only Kayne West filed no contest to assault charges he received last summer after an altercation between himself and reporter, Daniel Ramos, at the Los Angeles Airport. Ramos was taken down in a headlock and punched in the face. Ramos chose to sue West, and West now faces six counts of a … Continue reading Opinion: “Yeezus” Files no Contest to Assault Charges

Naked and Afraid? More Like Confused and Traumatized

by Emily Caruso If you’re anything like me, sitting in the depths of your basement alone on a Saturday night flipping through the channels can only mean one thing: bad television.  However, throughout my channel surfing I have discovered a show so incredibly awful, it might just be worth your time. Being the social butterfly I am, I’ve stumbled upon the show Naked and Afraid … Continue reading Naked and Afraid? More Like Confused and Traumatized

Colts’ Owner Jim Irsay Arrested

by Emily Engle Late on Sunday, March 16, Indianapolis Colts’ owner Jim Irsay was arrested in northern Indianapolis on suspicion of intoxicated driving after he consistently drove slowly, stopped in the middle of roads, and failed to signal turns.  While pulled over, he failed multiple sobriety tests and his vehicle was discovered to contain multiple prescription drugs when it was searched.  Irsay was taken to … Continue reading Colts’ Owner Jim Irsay Arrested

Lea Michele releases her song, “If You Say So”

by Bailey Dixon On February 28, Lea Michele, star of “Glee,” released her newest album, “Louder.” Her album includes 11 songs and if you get the deluxe version on iTunes, it includes a couple of bonus tracks. Many of her songs relate to her late boyfriend, Cory Monteith. One of those songs is called “If You Say So.” She wrote it during the week after … Continue reading Lea Michele releases her song, “If You Say So”

Pushing Daisies Revival

by Abbey Knupp In 2009, ABC cancelled their show Pushing Daisies after a mere two seasons. The show surged in popularity only after its cancellation, still maintaining a devout fan following after nearly 5 years of inactivity and becoming a cult classic. Bryan Fuller, the show’s creator, recently announced that a revival of the show could be in the works, taking the form of either … Continue reading Pushing Daisies Revival

Opinion: Stand Your Ground? More like Shoot First, Think Later

by Shelby Powers In 2005, Florida enacted Statute776.013, better known as the “Stand Your Ground Law,” allowing “Home protection; use of deadly force; presumption of fear of death or great bodily harm (Florida). This partnered with Statute776.032, which provides to those who use the aforementioned deadly force: “Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force,” has created quite the controversy (Florida). … Continue reading Opinion: Stand Your Ground? More like Shoot First, Think Later

Update on Ukraine Crisis with Crimea

by Alexia Vlahos According to the New York Times, on March 18, Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, annexed Ukraine’s peninsula, Crimea, as Russian territory. “Crimea has always been a part of Russia in the hearts and minds of many people,” said Putin. Putin gave a 40 minute speech to the people about how the annexation of Crimea is reversing a mistake made by the USSR 60 years … Continue reading Update on Ukraine Crisis with Crimea

Malaysia Flight 370 Missing

by Alexia Vlahos Eleven days have passed since Flight 370 disappeared and to this day the disappearance still remains a mystery. The flight had a count of 239 people on board and went missing less than an hour after taking off.  According to NPR and CNN, now information has come out that flight 370 took a sharp turn westward right after the communication was cut … Continue reading Malaysia Flight 370 Missing