Flyboys brings WWII insight
For most of World War I, the United States was not officially involved. Nonetheless, there were Americans who felt compelled to help European allies. Some joined the infantry or Red…
Performing band deemed good background music
I’ve got to ask you what’s better, buying albums for the first listen or seeing a band live? I think the answer to the question is completely rhetorical. I suppose…
‘Black Dahlia’ still an unsolved mystery
It's September again, and for Hollywood that is often an indicator that Oscar season has begun. Normally, that would mean that they’ve started releasing more prestigious films, but in this…
New-club movin’ on up
"I remember the day I fell in love with hip-hop," the opening line in the movie "Brown Sugar" says. It's a line two UW-River Falls students want to help their…
Summer renovations brighten up buildings
Students and staff returning to UW-River Falls fall semester were greeted by a host of major renovations to campus buildings.
Summer of music
The droning sounds of "Promiscuous Girl" and "SexyBack" shatter your eardrums as you groggily attempt to slam the snooze button for another five miserable minutes of that ever-so-needed, or should…
‘Black Dahlia’ still an unsolved mystery
The Black Dahlia murder is the most famous, unsolved murder in California history. The real story couldn’t have been scripted better — a young girl moves out to Hollywood to…
‘Meltdown’ tops typical sequels
It’s rare for a sequel to be able to match the original. Needless to say, “Ice Age: The Meltdown” does just that. In this story we find the odd trio…
‘Meltdown’ tops typical sequels
It is impossible to review a sequel without taking into account its original counterpart. Sometimes they out-show the first film, like “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Godfather II.” But other…
Death-Grip holds strong
According to Victory Records, “In a musical environment that values style at least as much as substance, many bands embrace one over the other, or attempt to walk a tightrope…
