Reviewers split over new teen flick ‘Charlie Bartlett’
Charlie Bartlett” sets itself against the same tired and boring high school backdrop as seen in every other stereotypical portrayal of the worst four years of pubescent life. Thankfully, this…
Reviewers split over new teen flick ‘Charlie Bartlett’
One of my favorite teen movies has to be 1990’s “Pump Up the Volume.” About a renegade DJ who truly connected with his small town’s angsty youth, the film possessed…
Drive-By Truckers’ new album breaks typical country mold
Let it be known that modern country is not my favorite type of music. Too often it sticks to stale formulas, afraid of its own shadow and of actually coming…
UWRF University Theatre to perform ‘Setzuan’
Originally written by German playwright Bertolt Brecht, and later adapted by Tony Kuschner, “The Good Person of Setzuan” provides an easy-to-follow story with a significant meaning, guest director Zach Curtis…
Students face ‘Freeze-Factor’ at Winter Carnival
The weather reflected the 2008 Winter Carnival theme, "Freeze-Factor," as UW-River Falls students got together to compete in games and enjoy special events.
Weak plot makes fast-paced ‘Jumper’ hard to follow
It’s a curious thing how big-budget action can draw a crowd. There doesn’t have to be substance as long as those splashy animations ripple across the screen. Usually reserved for…
Weak plot makes fast-paced ‘Jumper’ hard to follow
I have to give credit to “Jumper” in one aspect of its storytelling. A sci-fi tale about people who can teleport anywhere on a moment’s notice, “Jumper” nails the fact…
Marshall’s eclectic sound on full display with Jukebox album
Chan Marshall isn’t Bob Dylan. The iconic song master has written the greatest songs for nearly 60 years, while Marshall, at 36 years old, hasn’t touched half that. So when…
Gospel choir to celebrate Black History Month
For the past three years, the Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir has been coming to UW-River Falls to spread its message of love through song, and this year is no…
Wisconsin presidential primary set for Feb. 19
When the Wisconsin primary comes around next Tuesday, the Republican side may be cut and dried. But the Democratic side will be a showdown, and Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois…
