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These are a far cry from the Disney fairy tales. Photo courtesy of IMDB.

Spark'd TV: Twice Upon a Time

Tale as old as time: when some cable network has a certain genre show, another has to have one better (although they usually are just two terrible versions of each other). We see this with the new shows Grimm and Once Upon a Time.

By Mackenzie Keller | October 25, 2011
Dom performing with Sonido Global. Photo courtesy of Dom Moio.

Urban Culture Vulture: Do the Conga

I have to admit, beyond Buena Vista Social Club and Miles Davis, I’m not very jazz savvy. I’m not really sure why that is because it’s a genre I’ve always wanted to know more about (I could take the easy way out and blame my parents for not exposing me to any, but unfortunately, that wouldn’t be true). So when my friend invited me to go to the Latin Jazz Band performance last Monday night, I thought it would be a great opportunity to overcome the oppressive jazz-less house I grew up in (Ok, ok, fine, I take full responsibility). Directed by Dom Moio, a faculty associate in Jazz and Percussion, the performance was really interesting to see, and it was clear how genuinely passionate the players are about their music. Before each song Moio explained whether its origin/influence was Brazilian, Cuban, or Puerto Rican.

By Mary Richardson | October 22, 2011
Photo courtesy of FX.

Spark'd TV: Sunny Days

I’ll have to admit, when I have shows that I’m completely obsessed with, I have a hard time finding the right words to express how unbelievably awesome they actually are.

By Mackenzie Keller | October 22, 2011
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Maroon and Gamer: Less Interactive Games?

In this generation of video games, whenever I show people a trailer, from actual gameplay for a new video game, the most popular response I get is, “That looks like a movie!” And while I smile and grin on the inside that games are now being looked at with the same awe as movies, a part of me wonders if all of this cinematic flair is making video games less “game-y.” It is an analysis that is debatable due to all games giving you an interactive experience but my stance on games being too cinematic is the blurring of lines between movie and video game. Let me start off by saying that I do not dislike cinematic flair in video games.

By Spencer Fawcett | October 22, 2011
Paint on fall nails. Photo courtesy of name5things.blogspot.com.

Broke's the New Black: How to Dress for Fall Now

Fall is right around the corner yet it’s still over 100 degrees. What gives? We’re all itching to bust out our fall wardrobe but can’t seem to make the jump with temperatures still hotter than ever (although that hasn’t prevented a couple girls from slipping on their Uggs early). Here’s a few tips to help calm the excitement for fall.

By Amanda Larson | October 21, 2011
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