Review: Against Me – Transgender Dysphoria Blues
BY KATIE LERNER The punk/alternative rock band Against Me! originated in Gainesville, Florida in 1997. The band independently released three studio albums, but then moved to Fat Wreck Chords and finally a major labor, Sire Records, in 2007. Their major labor debut New Wave reached number 57 on the... Read more
Review: Lone Survivor
BY A.J. KURZMAN Every now and then, a movie will come to the big screen and truly surprise you, engrossing you into the world it portrays.  Lone Survivor is one of those movies.  Based off the true events that took place during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan, Lone Survivor packs an... Read more
The Other Side Of Blackfish
BY MELANIE SMITH When you see a sea creature that’s larger than a car, it’s overwhelming to watch them part water with an unexpected grace.  Locking eyes with them, you know a vast intelligence exists, though only connecting through two tiny holes underneath the white spot streaked over flawless,... Read more
Classics Revisited: A Hard Day’s Night
BY BLUE KAUFMAN In an attempt to ditch their manager, the Beatles sneak out a back door as John Lennon triumphantly shouts “We’re Out”! Together, they race to an open field and embrace their liberation by jumping and dancing, unable to contain the boyish grins that seem to be... Read more
Classics Revisited: The Beatles – Revolver
BY JEREMY HAAS It’s been 50 years since The Beatles first appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. That’s enough time for a guy to be born, grow up, find a career, start a family, develop back problems, and sadly be considered “old.” The Beatles, however, will probably never age. ... Read more
The Lariat Mix: Pop Music That Matters
BY CHARLIE BLODNIEKS With “hipster” culture on the rise, top 40 hits are often considered to be “too mainstream” for many. The fact of the matter is this: some fall in love with music that causes them to feel something deep rather than something that’s simply catchy. When the... Read more
Midnight Movies Are Becoming A Thing Of The Past
BY ADAM SHLOMI Midnight movie premiers have been a tradition in the film industry for generations. These events are home to excited audiences, unable to wait another day to see a new film. This group almost never includes young children however, so at these midnight screenings, it’s all groups... Read more
Pro/Con Review: The Hunger Games:Catching Fire
BY RACHEL CALLAHAN & SARAH SHARPE Susan Collins’ The Hunger Games was a fantastic series, and because of many fans’ passion and love for the books, there was a fear that the movies had wouldn’t live up to expectations. The initial Hunger Games was cool, but it lacked action... Read more
Review: Her
BY JEREMY HAAS Imagine our country 30 years from now, perhaps even as little as 20. What will things look like?  Will we still be obsessed with our smart phones? How much more realistic will our video games be? Maybe in this not-so-far-off future, our technology will be even... Read more
Game On: Zelda A Link Between Worlds
BY JACOB FERREIRA The Legend of Zelda has been one of the most beloved video game series for over 25 years, and for good reason. Despite the fact that the general plot of most Legend of Zelda games usually involves Link collecting special artifacts throughout the game in order... Read more