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Arts & Entertainment
Documentary Provides
Honesty Unmatched by
Top Dollar Films
by Drew Hudson
4.17.08
In the wild world outside
of our corn-bordered box,
there lies a place of wonder
and mass appeal that
attracts attention throughout
the country. That place is Hollywood, Calif. Many creative, original minds flock
out to the West Coast every year looking for fame, fortune and the chance to make their mark among the rungs of the wealthy and powerful.
“Confessions of a Superhero” is a documentary that tells the story of four people who
have traveled to, drifted to or
ended up in Tinseltown.
While struggling to become
serious actors, these four
intricate, mysterious people
give the audience a look into
their lives as street performers
on Hollywood Boulevard.
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Treaty of Paris: Rising Chicago Band Shares
Tales of Past, Hopes for Future
by Lindsay Byers- 4.17.08
The self-described
“powerpop rock” band
Treaty of Paris originated in
Chicago, Ill., in late 2004. After
a number of line-up changes,
the band ended up with Mike
Chorvat on lead vocals and
guitar, Dan Wade and Phil
Kosch on guitars, Brandon
Capetillo on bass and Chris
Insidioso on drums.
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Student, Teacher
Enjoy Ballroom
Dancing Lessons
by Jill May- 4.17.08
While some regard
ballroom dancing as
classical and outdated, two
individuals from PL South
find joy in performing.
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MGMT Gets 4 Out Of 5
by Drew Hudson- 2.25.08
Finally, after two years of living with this album up in the air, MGMT has released their first full-length album “Oracular Spectacular.” Formed out of two friends just showing each other music they liked, MGMT came to be at Wesleyan University in Middletown, Conn.
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'Juno' Offers Much More Than an Average Quirky Comedy
by Merydeth Cummings- 2.25.08
Most of us can barely take care of ourselves, let alone someone else. This was one of the many themes of the movie “Juno.” When I first saw the previews for the movie I was immediately hooked by the sarcastic one-liners and quirky indie music by such artists as The Kinks, Buddy Holly and Sonic Youth.
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Radiohead Returns With 'In Rainbows'
by Drew Hudson- 2.15.08
After 15 years of releases, and years of critical acclaim and abuse, Radiohead released their newest album, “In Rainbows.” While the album had originally been released in October through their Web site in a name-your-own-price way of purchasing, the band opted to release it as a hardcopy album a few months later on Jan. 1.
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We Love The 90's
by Kayla Clark- 2.15.08
Throughout the years, music, television and toys have constantly changed. Today, rap and reality television are in the center of pop culture. But in the 90s, the Rugrats, `N Sync and Furbies reigned supreme.
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'Billy The Kid' Provides Honest Look Into Life Of Troubled Teen
by Taylor Ingraham - 2.11.08
Jennifer Venditti's independent film “Billy the Kid” is an amusing portrait of Billy, a 15-year-old outsider growing up in small-town Maine.
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'Cloverfield' Leaves Viewers With More Questions Than Answers
by Lindsay Byers - 2.7.08
After you get over the motion sickness generated by the shaky shots of a small handheld camera, “Cloverfield” turns out to be a pretty good movie.
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Slow Down Offers Outlet For Omaha Youth
by Merydeth Cummings- 2.6.08
Driving around in Omaha on a Friday night leads students to one of three places: a movie theater, a bowling alley or a mall. For those who are looking for a more diverse array of activities on weekends, there is very little to choose from.
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Festival Brings Attention to Disabled Actors
by Blythe Butcher-1.31.08
A weekend of drama began Jan. 18 at Ralston High School. Thespians from all over the state united for the circus-themed 2008 Nebraska International Thespian Society Festival. From freshmen to seniors, all came together to celebrate their hobby: theater.
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Writers Strike Leads to Episode Drought
by Amy McConnell - 1.30.08
Eleven weeks have passed since the picket lines of the Writer’s Guild of America’s strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers were erected and the effects are beginning to be felt in all quarters.
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Chuck Klosterman's Latest Makes Readers Ponder
by Josh Conrad - 2.8.08
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to live off chicken nuggets, or if the entire rock music genre has evolved from one Led Zeppelin album? Lifetime journalist and current “Esquire” columnist Chuck Klosterman has.
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Gourmet Coffee An Expensive Vice Among Students
by Lindsay Byers-12.21.07
Many students are making a visit to their local coffee shops a part of their daily routine. While the coffee may taste great, the financial burden this ritual can put on students is heavy.
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'Golden Compass' Movie: Are There Really Undertones Of Atheism?
by Macayla Scarpello-12.18.07
While “The Golden Compass” was criticized for having undertones of atheism, I personally wouldn’t have noticed anything of the sort if I hadn’t had heard all the uproar about the movie upon seeing it.
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Student Hold Close Ties to 'Lovely, Still'
by Merydeth Cummings-12.21.07
Everyone has had the experience of watching a movie when they find themselves wondering how they filmed that shot from the skyscraper or how they managed to make get that angle from underwater.
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Choir Performs with Symphony
by Josh Conrad-12.20.07
The “Christmas with the Symphony” production has been an Omaha tradition for years. The sights and sounds of this holiday extravaganza have been a sign of the start of the holiday season.
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'Warhorse 101' Course Educates PL South Choir
by Taylor Ingraham-11.15.07
Through vocal music and on-stage acting, a team of four professional musicians, sponsored by Opera Omaha, came to Papillion-La Vista South to present the first "Warhorse 101" course for PL South's concert choir.
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Gamers Give Hours To Hobby
by Lindsay Byers-11.14.07
Since the days of “Pong”, video games
have improved tremendously.
With this continuously
improving technology, some
students just can’t resist the
temptation to spend hours
gaming.
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New Fall TV Season Provides Entertainment For Students
by Lindsay Byers-10.25.07
Fall is an exciting time for many students, a time filled with Friday night football games, musical practices and most importantly, television.
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New Rocket Summer Album Fails To Entertain
by Leah Braunschweiler-10.25.07
This is merely a warning, an informative piece designed to warn the public of a recently released CD.
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Haunted Houses Scare Up Holiday Fun
by Merydeth Cummings-10.25.07
Through the cornucopia of haunted houses, many times it is difficult to distinguish the truly terrifying from the unconvincing houses. Let’s face it, haunted houses are not the cheapest Halloween attractions.
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PL High Schools Join Together To Host Tournament Of Bands
by Amy McConnell-10.24.07
Nine high school bands from around the metro gathered at the Papillion-La Vista Schools Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 29 for the first annual Tournament of the Bands.
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