Five Movies That Would Be Better With Zombies
Bailey Ethier, News Editor
May 20, 2013 • 62 views
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There’s no denying that zombies are in. What’s not to like about undead “people” who move extremely slow and have their arms constantly fall off? In honor of the increase in the popularity of zombies, here are five movies that would be better with them. 1.) Finding Nemo: Let’s replace... Read more »
Guys and Fashion: The Top 5 Trends For Spring
Alex Kogstad and Alex Zuckerman, Staff Writers
May 19, 2013 • 121 views
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Guys, when getting dressed in the morning it’s important to keep in mind that people actually look at what you're wearing. “I like when guys care about what they wear,” says Julia Kaner ‘13. People notice when you wear the same Michigan sweatshirt four days in a row; change up your style... Read more »
Eric von Schmidt: An Art Gallery Opening
Emma Finn, Staff Writer
May 17, 2013 • 73 views
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Many students walk down the halls of Staples having absolutely no idea that they are in the presence of the works of the famous artist and musician Eric von Schmidt. “I have never really looked at it closely,” Said Sam Shepard 16’ while looking at Giants of the Blues painting that hangs in the... Read more »
Trekkie or Not, Staples Students Anticipate “Star Trek” Premiere
Greta Bjornson , Features Editor
May 16, 2013 • 117 views
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The sequel to Star Trek, called “Star Trek Into Darkness,” comes to theaters today much to the anticipation of many “trekkies.” The film features the same cast, including Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto along with many others returning and is once again directed by J.J. Abrams.... Read more »
The Spring Fever Tour: A Pretty Awesome Concert
Tatiana Morales, Staff Writer
May 10, 2013 • 182 views
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The Spring Fever Tour featured four bands many have never heard of: All Time Low, Pierce The Veil, Mayday Parade, and You Me At Six. All four bands which play pop-punk/alternative music, which can usually be found playing the infamous Warped Tour during the summer. But instead, I saw them perform... Read more »
The New Gatsby Movie: Will it Live Up To Staples’ Expectations?
Jessica Gross, Web News Editor
May 8, 2013 • 220 views
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With a brand-new, star studded cast, including leading man Leonardo DiCaprio in the role of the great Gatsby himself, the new movie “The Great Gatsby” is supposed to be met with rave reviews. It has been nearly 40 years since the last Gatsby movie, and the last version, Jack Clayton's in 1974, was... Read more »
Westport Public Library Hosts The Makers Forum: Designers Under 30
Greta Bjornson, Features Editor
May 7, 2013 • 368 views
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The Westport Public Library held an event geared towards high school students interested in pursuing careers in design on Saturday, May 4. The Makers Forum: Designers Under 30 included four young professional designers who spoke of their success in a specific field and how they first became interested... Read more »
Will Gatsby be Great?
Claire Lewin, News Editor
May 6, 2013 • 237 views
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Leonardo DiCaprio is just one of those film stars who can’t help but make every teenage girl scream. And when I say teenage girl, I also mean all their mothers and grandmothers. No matter what movie DiCaprio is in, it seems as though much of the audience is there just to look at his pretty face. On... Read more »
Not Good: A Review of Tyga’s Hotel California
Ned Hardy , Staff Writer
May 5, 2013 • 273 views
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Sometimes, an album comes along that makes me want to drop everything I’ve been listening to, lock myself in a room with my iPod, and experience the music. Such albums are deep, sonically-unique, lyrical, and intricate works of art. This is not one of those albums. No, this is Hotel... Read more »
“A Christmas Story,” Scored by Staples Alumnus Justin Paul ’03, Nominated for Three Tonys
Ben Reiser , Staff Writer
May 2, 2013 • 202 views
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It’s certainly not uncommon for a Staples Players production to compared to a Broadway show. With this year’s Tony Award nominations, however, Players has taken Broadway—literally. On April 30, the full list of 2013 Tony nominees was announced at Lincoln Center—and on that list with three... Read more »