2008 Woodie Awards
After talking to the crowd at the Thompson Theatre about lovelorn-astronaut Lisa Nowak and how efficient adult diapers could be on a tour bus, Catie Curtis launches into "What's the Matter," a song she says is about "how people shouldn't be afraid of me." Although she often uses humor in her live show and her music, the folk-rock singer-songwriter discusses serious topics such as motherhood, sexual orientation and government on her latest album "Long Night Moon.
Long before the creation of "American Idol," esteemed talent sought to perform in one place. The place where music greats such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Luther Vandross all got their start in the music industry. The place - the Apollo Theater in Harlem, N.
It's 2:55 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 and junior Dan Jordan is eating gummy bears outside of the Russell dining hall. "I'm going for best puke this year," Jordan says as he pops another one in his mouth. Jordan is one of the founding fathers of the annual 3-11 Milk chug.
When university professor Joan DelFattore was teaching a summer literature class for high school teachers, she knew something wasn't right. While teaching William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," two of the teachers in her class seemed to be having difficulty following along.
After the successful transition of Frank Miller's graphic novel "Sin City" to the big screen, it was no surprise that "300" was a much-anticipated release.
At the 2:49 mark on Rich Boy's single "Throw Some D's," all is right in the world. The beat drops out and we're left with see-saw keyboard blips, a syncopated trash-can snare and the 23-year-old's Southern snarl. It's a hypnotic sequence, reaching a climax when a possessed Rich Boy raps, "When I pull up, I'mma park right at the front / Pour lean in my cup, got purp in my blunt / I'm a real pimp, bitch / Ain't playin' like a trick / Just bought a new 'Lac and put them thangs on that bitch!"
It makes sense that Maria Taylor, a 30-year-old folk singer from Birmingham, Ala., is on Conor Oberst's label, Saddle Creek. She has the qualities the Omaha-based stable loves - a drippingly-melancholic croon, a desire for introspection and a penchant for lush melodies. "Lynn Teeter Flower," her second LP, is more of the same.
Drive-Thru Records is no stranger to searching for credibility. Even though the label would never admit it, it gets tired of its pop-punk reputation and ventures into classic-rock-inspired acts (Steel Train, An Angle). Greensboro, N.C.'s House of Fools is the company's latest attempt to gain respect.
We've all seen it - at bars, at parties, on TV, in the bedroom. You're probably even guilty of doing it.
For television shows, standing the test of time proves to be an uphill battle, with numerous shows losing worse than a guy with no legs racing an Olympic athlete.
People often debate if the state of Delaware is truly a part of the South. My opinion is a resounding "no." I can prove it to you via an analysis of the clothing students choose to wear at this university since people tend to assimilate to new areas.
Green beads, T-shirts, pins, hats and even green drinks galore. Other than Mardi Gras, March 17 could arguably be one of the biggest party days of the year.
It doesn't take a brain surgeon to realize that Valentine's Day wasn't created for men. No guy wants flowers, cards or chocolates - all of that sappy romance stuff is for girls.
Their songs won't play on the radio, they'll never be featured on MTV's "Cribs" and their names are far from well-known - if known at all - yet, the five talented, men that make up the band Sister Hazel are a self-proclaimed "super group."
Gatorade A.M., a new product by Gatorade launched in January 2007 has hit the shelves sporting three new morning-friendly flavors to appeal to the early-morning gym buffs.
When it comes time for students to pack up and move back to campus, there's always a long checklist of what to bring and what not to bring. Along with the no-extension-cord-and-toaster rules, there is one major policy - no pets. A fish, with a 20 gallon tank, is as far as students can get with having a pet on campus.
