Opinion
Local coffee shop provides delicious product
Restaurant/beverage review I like to consider myself a true coffee drinker. Instead of focusing just on Starbucks weekly specials, I hunt out coffee. I like to find new beans, new flavors, new roasts; anything that will truly arouse my taste buds. I’ve had a few good cups of Joe in my day but nowhere... »
Death at a Funeral is a great comedy relief
Movie review Traditionally when a person passes away the family and friends of the individual hold a ceremony to remember the life and legacy of that person. But what happens when the body in the casket is not the person you intended to mourn? Actors Martin Lawrence and Chris Tucker star as brothers who... »
Season 7 and the future of One Tree Hill
TV Program Review Personally, I have been a fan of One Tree Hill for several years, and have seen nearly every episode. Next Monday is the seventh season finale, and the possibility of an eighth season seems shaky at best. Over the last few seasons, One Tree Hill has undergone major changes, including losing... »
Anticipation high for acoustic artist’s fifth album release
Music review Acoustic indie rocker Jack Johnson has created splash hits ever since his 2001 debut album. Whether it was creating soft rock tunes to accompany the lovable children’s cartoon Curious George or sweetly nostalgic tunes of a long lost love, Johnson knows his way around a guitar and how to write lyrics to... »
Iron Man 2 is action packed
Iron Man 2 had a lot to live up to after its action packed predecessor wowed audiences all over the world. There are many sequels out there that were never able to match with the first, but luckily viewers will not find Iron Man 2 on that list. »
Two thumbs up are given to Perry’s new feature film
Movie review Director, producer and writer Tyler Perry is at it again bringing his sequel to “Why Did I Get Married” to the big screen entitled “Why Did I Get Married Too.” Bringing back the same characters from part one, such as Janet Jackson, Jill Scot, Sharon Leal, Malik Yoba, Richard Jones, Tasha Smith,... »
Good Friday: a holiday tradition
Column by Joe Strouth Tradition is a part of society. Commemorating past events help us remember our history and our culture, as well as helping us to spend time with our families contemplating the importance of our history. Good Friday has been a part of that history for many families (including my own) for... »
Tumblr gives blogging accessibility, customization
Web site review I like to consider myself a connoisseur of social networking sites; I’ve signed up for Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot, Delicious, Flickr, and everything else in between. Even if I never truly use these profiles I create, I’m always on the hunt for the newest, well-designed site. Surely Facebook still remains supreme,... »
New Moon entertains masses
Movie review Twi-hards the world round have been eagearly anticipating New Moon ‘s arrival, buying tickets months ahead of time, and braving crowded theaters for the midnight showings. New Moon has been immensely popular in theaters, leading the box-office for weeks and breaking records. However, I myself, have been waiting until New Moon has... »
What I am thankful for
Column by Mike Johnson Most people today like Thanksgiving, yet they don’t know what they are thankful for, and some people take everything for granted. Well unlike most people, my family knows what we are thankful for. I’m thankful for having a home, and now a lot of people today (especially in this economy)... »