Review: Django Unchained
BY BLUE KAUFMAN Let me start off by saying that when it comes to Quentin Tarantino, it’s difficult to find a bigger fan than myself. I’m thoroughly and completely infatuated with Pulp Fiction, the ultimate advocate for Kill Bill, and I was completely rendered speechless after watching the brilliance that is Inglorious Basterds.... Read more
Game On: Video Games Cost Too Much
BY ALEX BARNARD Almost every week of the year a new video game is released into an already flooded market.  At retail store, these games typically sell for $60, a price that often scares away many consumers.  For many obscure or poorly marketed games, this price typically leads to... Read more
Isn’t It Grande: Ariana Grande’s Star Is On The Rise
BY STACEY PASTERNAK If you went to a certain Florida Panthers ice hockey game about eleven years ago, you’d have heard an eight-year-old girl singing the National Anthem. No big deal right? Every sporting event has somebody singing the national anthem.  Little did this girl, or anybody else know,... Read more
The Evolution Of James Bond
BY ALEX BARNARD Since he first appeared as the main character of Ian Fleming’s spy novel Casino Royale in 1953, special agent 007, James Bond, has developed into a cultural icon.  Despite several franchise reboots and actor changes, many factors of bond have remained constant.  James Bond, for the... Read more
Fashion Forward: Cosby Sweaters
BY ALIYAH CUNNINGHAM We made fun of them in the 90’s and like most trends, they are back in style with a vengeance. Among Bill Cosby’s many achievements, one cannot ignore his single contribution to fashion: the Cosby sweater. Made famous on The Cosby Show in the 1980’s this unique... Read more
Lariat’s Best Of 2012
BY LARIAT STAFF Albums Ab-Soul-Control System Ab-Soul mystified the rap industry when he released his second independent album titled Control System. The album explores the deep depths of the mind of one of the top lyricists in the rap game today as Ab-Soul takes his listeners on a ride... Read more
Review: Rihanna – Unapologetic
BY SABRINA VICTOR Rihanna’s latest album Unapologetic incorporates slinky pop grooves, an R&B-electro style, and the daring and defiant lyrics she is known for. This album is filled with club hits and singles that highlight Rihanna’s vocal improvements. Unapologetic lives up to expectations and although the songs weren’t written by her,... Read more
Review: The Weeknd – Trilogy
BY OLIVIA PASCALE-WONG Originally from Canada, Abel Tesfaye is a 22-year-old R&B artist who possesses undeniable musical talent. Although classified as an R&B artist, Tesfaye, who goes by the stage name The Weeknd, is pushing R&B into a new territory. His debut album, Trilogy, is a compilation of his... Read more
Here We Are, Now Entertain Us: If You Like This…Read This…
BY RACHEL GAMBACH In today’s world of fast paced computer games and TV shows it is hard to contemplate sitting down with a nice long book. But rest assured there are still many out there that are not only worth your while but you might actually enjoy. If you... Read more
Review: Alicia Keys – Girl On Fire
BY RACHEL HAAS With a total of 15 Grammy’s and over 40 million album sales worldwide, she’s proven herself to be one of the most popular R&B artists of all time. On her new album Keys incorporates a new pop style and proves to be able to create not... Read more