ʻThe Hunger Gamesʼ has the odds in its favor
There were several times while watching “The Hunger Games” when I asked myself, “Wait, what?”
Appetizing bread recipes for the upcoming spring
Spring offers warmth, growth and new flavors. It’s great to let the cool spring air in through the window as the oven heats up the kitchen. It’s the perfect time…
Earth beginning to run out of non-renewable energy resource
News flash -- the helium on planet Earth is now “dust in the wind,” figuratively speaking.
‘A Thousand Words’ makes for lighthearted family fun
Eddie Murphy’s movie, “A Thousand Words,” at first glance did not look that interesting. Though out of all of the movie choices available, this one seemed the most interesting.
Stress-induced students seek help
Managing time between class, homework, extracurricular activities, work and a social life is enough to drive anyone bonkers. So with the quizzes, exams, projects and presentations threatening to stress you…
To-do lists resolve student home sickness quandary
Many of us spent the majority of our lives considering “home” as the house we lived in with close family; the place to return to no matter what the day…
UW-River Falls Symphony Band hosts special guest
On the Thursday evening just before we all left for spring break, the UW-River Falls Symphony Band and University Band performed a March concert. This was not just any mainstream,…
‘21 Jump Street’ fails to stand out in theaters
Combine “Superbad” with “Police Academy” and you get “21 Jump Street.” This self-referential, mostly irreverent action/comedy is good for some solid laughs, but tired gags and a few too many…
Fans rejoice as ‘The Hunger Games’ finally hits theaters
Unless you refuse to browse the Internet or watch television, you have most likely heard of "The Hunger Games.”
Traveler discovers the importance of history in Europe
The International Traveling Classroom has spent quite a bit of time learning the history of Europe. We’ve talked about the Thirty Year’s War, countless numbers of monarchs and of course,…
