Despite the fact that the movie packs a star-studded cast, Valentine’s Day, which premiered on Feb. 12, has successfully ruined the holiday Valentine’s Day for the foreseeable future (and I guess it’s a good thing I paid the matinee price for two). Not only did it ruin my day, the movie also packed a... »
Wolfman bares teeth
The Wolfman is one of the most anxiously-awaited horror films of the year. It boasts an all-star cast and crew, a big budget and a classic storyline. However, horror fans have had plenty to be anxious about: Hollywood gossips warned of drastic re-shoots, re-edits, constantly shoved-back release dates and (most unsettling) a last-minute change... »
Romeo and Juliet visit KU
One of Shakespeare’s most renowned works, “Romeo and Juliet,” was performed by the company, Actors from the London Stage at Schaeffer Auditorium this past Friday and Saturday nights, as part of the KU Performing Artists Series. »
A multicultural focus
Since its creation in 1986, the Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI) of KU has provided students a way to help their community by promoting multiculturalism and equality, following in the footsteps of Frederick Douglass, an influential author and orator of the 1800s who brought attention to the cruel realities of slavery. »
No “hope” for music
The album, Hope For Haiti Now, has done its job as a fundraiser, certainly. It has grossed over $3 million since the live performance featuring high-profile artists like Beyoncé, Sting, Jay-Z, Bono, Rihanna, Dave Matthews and Neil Young, and has funneled all of the proceeds to the Haiti relief effort through organizations such as... »
U.S. tops Olympic medals
With 10 medal events held last Saturday and Sunday, the 2010 Winter Olympics have gotten underway in Vancouver, despite the lack of snow and the death of a promising athlete. »
Jamie McMurray captures first Daytona 500 victory
Jamie McMurray celebrates his victory. Jamie McMurray claimed his first Daytona 500 victory Sunday, in the 52nd annual race. The win was surprising to many, since, at the start of the race, McMurray had only three previous NASCAR Sprint Cup victories. It was also the fourth Daytona 500 victory for Earnhardt-Ganassi Racing (previously Dale Earnhardt... »
KU bowling strikes down the competition
The KU women’s bowling team knocked over the competition this weekend, ending the two-day conference matches with a 4-3 record, giving it the second seed for the Northeast Conference championships. »
KU alumn mourns loss of father, wins U.S. Rugby Bowl
Marco Barnard does not dictate his game through his words — he goes out and he plays. Unimpressed by media attention and all the limelight that goes with it, he does his job game in and game out, making him one of the best players KU Rugby has seen in a long time. »
Obama stuck in idle
It’s been a very tough new year for Democrats. And not a surprise, things look pretty shaken on Capitol Hill. Even more exciting the Dems, are literally packing up and running to the hills after crushing defeats in New Jersey and more recently, Massachusetts. Chumps! Yea, I said it! First you have to admit,... »

