“The Avengers,” “Prometheus” among list of highly-anticipated summer films
Jimmy Graner, Rocket Contributor
May 4, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
With more than 75 films being released this summer, it’s very hard for this Critic to only discuss some of them and share my intake on what’s to come. For the others, you’ll have to look them up for yourself. For anyone who is not aware, 2012 is expected to be the biggest year for revenue at... Read more »
Student selected as International Director of Colleges for Young Leaders Council
Courtney Tietje, Rocket Contributor
May 4, 2012
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Sophomore Ryan Wirth, 19, was sitting in a back corner of a Pittsburgh restaurant with two of his friends Monday night when he got the email saying he had been chosen as one of twenty people to serve on an international board for the Best Buddies program. The board, known as the Young Leaders Council,... Read more »
Singer-guitar player gains popularity for musical talent on Internet
Madeline Williams, Assistant Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
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In a matter of weeks, 22-year-old art major, graphic design minor and singer-songwriter Josh Herbert has become a YouTube sensation. Herbert has quickly become famous on YouTube, doing covers of “One Thing” and “What Makes You Beautiful” by the popular boy band One Direction, “Payphone”... Read more »
Country star draws inspiration from father’s career
James Meyer, Assistant Campus Life Editor
May 4, 2012
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The line to enter the Aebersold Recreation Center reached the street in front of the Union by 6 p.m. Sunday night in anticipation for the Brantley Gilbert concert. By 6:15, the doors were opened and the fans began crowding in to get their places near the front of the stage. Though the crowd was clearly... Read more »
Big Sean rocks crowd of 1,000 in ARC as second act for back-to-back concerts
Tim Durr, Sports Editor
May 4, 2012
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From a song about the qualities of the back sides of women to a song about making the most out of every memory in life, Big Sean’s experiences expand wider than the average hip-hop fan may realize. Big Sean performed Monday night at the Aebersold Recreation Center in front of 1,000 fans, and his... Read more »
Ask Ana
Ana Graham, Rocket Contributor
April 27, 2012
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Dear Ana, SRU seems to want to give me an aneurism at the end of each semester, as I am trying to deal with 50 million things AND I have to worry about scheduling. By what means should I seek my vengeance for the tortures they inevitably send every time finals approach? Inigo Montoya Dear Inigo, It... Read more »
Celebrities, designers write fashion books
Katie Ellis, Rocket Contributor
April 27, 2012
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So you’ve already read your “Teen Vogue,” “Seventeen,” and “Glamour” magazines cover to cover, and you just got them in the mail yesterday? As you wait for the next issue of your favorite glossy to hit store shelves next month, you could pass the time by rereading your latest magazine,... Read more »
Dance Film Festival created by alumna
Andy Treese, Campus Life Editor
April 27, 2012
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The lights dim in the ATS Auditorium, and the screen lights up to show a lone dancer in a yellow tutu, purple tights and bulky, worn-out boots to match. Moving effortlessly alongside a rundown brick building, the dancer performs her routine delicately and with grace, all while the cameraman moves the... Read more »
Student film “un(SILENCED)” explores theme of speaking out against rape, sexual violence
Courtney Tietje, Rocket Contributor
April 27, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
Sexual violence is a big issue on college campuses, according to senior English Literature major Jennifer Reeher, 23. “One in four women on a college campus will be raped before they graduate,” Reeher said. “I feel like we need to be doing more to talk about that and start examining what we... Read more »
Students showcase talents for Kaleidoscope
James Meyer, Assistant Campus Life Editor
April 27, 2012
Filed under Campus Life
From music and poetry to plays involving meaningful life lessons and dead hookers, the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival provided opportunities for students, faculty and community members to showcase their talents in art, written word, music and theater. The SLAB release party was held at the Alumni House... Read more »