Geraghty Contributes to New Haven Production of “Macbeth 1969″
Haley Zeldes, Web Sports Editor
February 1, 2012
Shakespearian Macbeth meets Vietnam War Veteran Macbeth. That is the concept that director Eric Ting has attempted to carry out through his adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth.” The unique plot of the adaptation draws a crowd to Long Wharf Theatre, however for Staples students there... Read more »
Charlie’s Pick of the Week: “The Grey”
Charlie Greenwald, Web A&E Editor
January 27, 2012
Liam Neeson is now 59 years old, which is way past the age of a typical Hollywood movie star. The average age of the 5 highest-grossing actors of last year—Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Sandler, Taylor Lautner and Robert Downey Jr.—is 39 years old. Yet Neeson, nearing 60 but a burly 6’4,... Read more »
Predicting the Oscars: 2012 Edition
Sammy Warshaw, A&E Editor
January 17, 2012
A little while back, I wrote a piece about what to expect from the crazy time of Oscar season. I told people to look out for a few films, but the truth was, no one really knew what films were going to be good. Now, as January is here and the Golden Globe nominations are out, I can still proudly say that... Read more »
Student Photographer Captures World Around Her
Jackie Kerames, A&E Editor
January 17, 2012
It’s rare that you’re able to force somebody to see from your perspective,” says Jordan Olson ’12. Yet, as an experienced photographer, this is exactly what she does. Olson has been interested in the art of photography since age seven, starting with her fascination with her mother’s old 35mm... Read more »
My Survival Music Playlist Through Midterm Hell
Alix Neenan, Managing Editor
January 17, 2012
Music is one of the best ways to help you focus, but only for certain subjects. For those that are more content-heavy and require memorization, you might want to turn your speakers off. Studies have shown that listening to practically any type of music while trying to memorize information is detrimental.... Read more »
Finding the 4 Coolest Apps
Zach Speed, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
How do you judge coolness — what criteria do you use? Sheer number of friends? Number of Facebook friends? Athleticism? Fashion trendiness? Maybe in the past, but with a new generation comes a new measuring stick. It is no secret that apps on the iPhone, iPad, and iTouch have forever changed the way... Read more »
The Worst Videos of 2011
Erik Sommer, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
As 2011 came and went, so did several horribly entertaining music videos. Here’s what you may have missed from the past year of videographed mediocrity. 3. Ke$ha “Blow”: I’ve never thought much about it, but I can imagine liking unicorns. They seem like nice enough creatures. However, Ke$ha had... Read more »
Welcome to my Rock n’ Roll Hall of Shame
Ryan Panny, Staff Writer
January 17, 2012
For nearly 26 years,Cleveland, OH has been the proud home of the beloved Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an establishment dedicated solely to the celebration of rock and roll’s most prominent and influential artists. Which is why Kiss, Rush, Deep Purple, Journey, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden,... Read more »
Tame Gervais, Diverse Winners at 2012 Golden Globes
Ben Reiser, News Editor
January 16, 2012
“The Golden Globes are to the Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate Middleton—a bit louder, a bit trashier, a bit drunker, and more easily bought.” With that, host Ricky Gervais opened the live broadcast of the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards from Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 15. Following nearly... Read more »
A Look Through The Lens of a Talented Young Photographer
Sammy Warshaw, A&E Editor
January 13, 2012
Photography wasn’t always Charlotte Feinstein’s favorite hobby. An “artsy” girl since she was young, Feinstein ’12 always had a passion for fashion. From a young age, she was fascinated with the “ins and outs” of the fashion industry, taking various classes in New York City to gain more... Read more »
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