“Thor” was incredibly stupid. It made no sense, it was poorly acted, the continuity was awful and it was just flat-out stupid. Most would disagree, admittedly, but the purpose of a review is not to agree with everybody. Normally, these reviews swing over movies this popular, but it was just so bad that it had [...]
by Samantha Bronson Halloween is right around the corner, which for college students means one thing—parties. With the right decorations, food and music, Halloween themed parties can be fun, spooky and unforgettable. Here is how you can throw the thriller party of the century: DECORATIONS A great Halloween party involves giving the room a [...]
Halloween is just around the corner, and while many college students are stressed with schoolwork and exams the last thing they want to do is go out to the mall and spend a ton of money on a costume they are only going to wear one night. With these tips you can save money and [...]
“It was a dark and stormy night”—was the obligatory murder mystery novel opening I heard, as I stood under by umbrella, shivering with anticipation. “When I turn around, I will be in the 18th century,” tour guide and Spooks and Legends Tours founder Bonnie Florek said. She picked up her lantern and headed out into [...]
The holiday we all know and love that is Halloween began back in ancient Europe with the Celtic peoples. The holiday was originally the Celtic festival of the dead and was called Sawhain (sah-ween). The Celts believed that the dead were among them on this day, in the forms of ghosts, fairies and demons. They [...]
Coupon Clipping. These words bring one of two images to mind-—those crazy people on that TLC show or your grandmother. Well, I have some shocking news for you: coupons are not just for your grandma anymore. As an average college student (i.e., poor and on a budget), I’ve found coupons to be a saving grace [...]
Need a sweet treat, made totally from scratch, to get you through your studying? The brand-new cake shop, Scratch Bakery, which was opened in Port Warwick earlier this year by Lashonda Sandford, may be your answer. Scratch Bakery’s desserts are made from market fresh ingredients. Specializing in cakes, cupcakes, brownies, specialty cookies and other bars, [...]
The nature of addiction is an interesting one. While some indulge in caffeine and sweet treats, others obsess with cleanliness and fitness or crave technology, gossip, work, laughter—even affection or conversation. While it holds a common, clinical connotation of misuse and abuse, our American culture has somewhat desensitized the word and birthed an alternative [...]
By Rebekah Bremer rebekah.bremer.09@cnu.edu The trumpets will blare and the drums will sound as the Marching Captains come to town. This Saturday Oct. 29, the Marching Captains and the brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi will be hosting CNU’s inaugural marching band competition. Twelve high school bands are participating; most are local, but one band is [...]
Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” presented by TheaterCNU has come and gone. Gone with it was a memorable, two-story house used as the set for the 1930’s show. The towering two story house was constructed entirely at CNU, by CNU students and faculty. The replica of the house was the brain child of Professor George [...]