Report: nearly half of all Americans have undiagnosed depression

May 11, 2012 • Ali West, Staff Writer  
Filed under Music, News

In an April 2012 article by the New York Times Magazine, writer Siddhartha Mukherjee delves into the mysterious mental condition that is depression, reporting that now scientists refute the idea that a chemical imbalance in the brain is the main cause of depression. Perhaps what caught my attention,... Read more »

Titanic 3D captivates audiences

May 10, 2012 • Taylor WIlliams, Staff writer  
Filed under Movies

Directed by James Cameron, Titanic 3D came to theatres April 4th where box offices brought in over 52.9 million dollars. The drama filled romance brought millions of viewers of all ages looking to capture the classic film in eye-popping 3D. The movie begins as the main character, Rose DeWitt, now aged... Read more »

Vans Warped Tour sets summer dates

April 30, 2012 • Jade Boldenow, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment

Summer vacation is slowly creeping up on the student body and there’s no hiding the excitement and anticipation. Travelling, relaxing poolside or even just sleeping in late create just a small handful of things one can expect out of a three-month-long youth liberation. But for thousands of underground... Read more »

’21 Jump Street’ takes the lead over all other comedies

April 11, 2012 • Brandi Hutcheson, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

The film, 21 Jump Street, released in theatres Mar. 16 is a more than laughable film that without a doubt made the top list of comedies ever made. 21 Jump Street is not just a stab at what a comedy means, like so many other films portray, but a pure success. Jonah was the dorky nobody and Schmidt was... Read more »

‘Contagion’ is box office disappointment

April 11, 2012 • Jade Boldenow, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

A painfully slow progression and overall lack of substance taint the entertainment factor in 2011 film Contagion. The film follows the development of a deadly illness as it spreads worldwide causing incontrollable chaos. Several inter-connecting stories are shown to display the many different aspects... Read more »

Amarillo Museum of Art to host ‘green’ exhibit

April 11, 2012 • Kristen Tuttle, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment

                The Amarillo Museum of Art is opening a new show with a twist this Friday, the AmoA Alliance Recycle Art Festival. This show will have works of 60 different artists from eight different states and will be open until April 8.                 The art being... Read more »

Quietest place on Earth

April 11, 2012 • Marlene Daniel, Staff Writer  
Filed under Music

The Anechoic Chamber at Orfield Laboratoratories in Minnesota can mute 99.99 percent of all sound, and is the official “quietest place on Earth.” The building was first put on the map as Sound 80 Studio, where Bob Dylan recorded “Blood on the Tracks.” Companies around the world seek... Read more »

Music festivals rise in popularity

March 9, 2012 • Jade Boldenow, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music

With the music industry constantly expanding, new artists are always faced with the challenge of selling their music to the public. Another challenge is establishing a solid fan base to enjoy that music. Fortunately for the bands just rising up on the scene, there are more than just Facebook pages and... Read more »

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is worth the cash

March 9, 2012 • Alexis Russell, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

Directed by Stephen Daldry, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close tells the story of Oskar (Thomas Horn), a young boy whose father (Tom Hanks) died in World Trade center during the terrorist attacks on September 11th. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother (Sandra Bullock) and driven by his uncontrollably... Read more »

New Pretty Little Liars season to thrill viewers

March 9, 2012 • Alexis Russell, Staff Writer  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies

The secrets, lies and scandals return. That’s right, fans. Pretty Little Liars is back, and the winter premiere will take viewers’ excitement to the max. The tight knit cast of Shay Mitchell, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale is closer than ever to meeting their blackmailer, ‘A,’... Read more »

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