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Can Idris Elba be the Next James Bond?
I love the James Bond movies, and even as they’ve grown more complex with Sam Mendes at the directorial helm there is an odd sense of familiarity that accompanies the womanizing protagonist’s adventures. Whether that be the theme song,…
Remembering Fred Thompson, Actor and Politicial Leader
It is not everyday that you see a successful transition from politician to actor or actor to politician.
Many have tried, but several have fallen flat on their face as they seem unable to navigate through the political system or…
More Than Soup Cans: Pop Art Comes to SLU
When most people think about Pop art, Andy Warhol and soup cans come to mind. As one of the most iconic artists in the Pop art movement, his name has become a common association. Unknown to most people, however, are a whole list of other…
Waited Desperately in Line, Got That High Five
A trip to the taping of the Tonight Show will cost you nothing, as long you can secure tickets. The process itself is kind of ridiculous - but I mean it worked for me so I’m not complaining. Here is how it works: once a month tickets go…
STICKER GAME STRONG
While the psychology of stickers is still a relatively untapped field, there is a looming sense of its presence throughout our campus. All around ODY, the Student Center and Dana we see water bottles and laptops riddled with students’…
A Saint Joins the World of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Wondering what our cool alumni are doing?
Honorary degree recipient Grace Potter ’14 and the Nocturnals recently threw a two-and-a-half hour long performance at Radio City Music Hall and the feedback has been out of this world.
Not only…
The Weekend Playlist: Then and Now
Anyone who has walked through Dirty Dean in the hours after sunset Thursday through Saturday has surely heard the latest bass-busting songs that are dominating the weekend playlist. In the spirit of Homecoming, I was left to wonder what…
Reminiscing With Alumni on Family Weekend
I smiled while watching my parents drive away from my sorority house and down Judson Street to begin their trek back home this past Sunday, wishing the Family weekend was not quite over yet.
Both of my parents are alumni, my dad class of…