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2.26.19 breaker uppers

‘The Breaker Upperers’ fails to one-up recent Netflix releases

By EnJanae' Taylor| @_queenet_ February 23, 2019

Stars: 2/5Netflix added wacky New Zealand comedy “The Breaker Upperers” to its long 2019 movie line-up.The film made its debut in New Zealand last year and was successful enough for Netflix to...

The BHM fashion show was held at the LSU student union ball room on Feb.22.2019.

Black History Month Fashion Show showcases local black talent

By EnJanae' Taylor| @_queenet_ February 23, 2019

LSU’s first Black History Month Fashion Show on Feb. 22 brought out style and stars while recognizing and celebrating black designers.The fashion show showcased young black designers that are either...

Rev Ranks: Weezer’s 'Teal Album' is corny, but fun

Rev Ranks: Weezer’s ‘Teal Album’ is corny, but fun

By Richard Haydel February 21, 2019

Stars: 3/5Weezer attempts to play karaoke with “The Teal Album,” a surprise release comprising only of covers of some of music’s most well-known songs stamped with the band’s...

Rev Ranks: 'PEN15' brings nostalgia while showing life in middle school

Rev Ranks: ‘PEN15’ brings nostalgia while showing life in middle school

By EnJanae' Taylor| @_queenet_ February 21, 2019

Stars: 5/5Hulu’s popular new series “PEN15” allows viewers to remember the ups and downs of middle school in a cringey and hilarious way.The comedy stars Maya Erskine and...

Mid-City residents host Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 24

Mid-City residents host Mardi Gras parade on Feb. 24

By EnJanae' Taylor| @_queenet_ February 21, 2019

The Mid-City Gras Parade brings the fun to Baton Rouge while helping the community with a theme that residents will go nuts over. Mid-City Inc. is a non-profit organization that puts on the annual Mid-City...

GD Barbeque operates during normal business hours on Government St. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.

GD Barbeque adds flavor to Garden District

By Barrow Clement February 20, 2019

Located just three miles away from the University, Garden District Barbeque combines the speed of a fast food restaurant with the gourmet food of a fancy restaurant. The area surrounding GD Barbeque is...

Rev Ranks: 'Velvet Buzzsaw' terrible horror movie, great satire

Rev Ranks: ‘Velvet Buzzsaw’ terrible horror movie, great satire

By Rachel Mipro February 19, 2019

Stars: 3/5 “Velvet Buzzsaw” is an excellent satire of the snooty art world, but I didn’t actually realize it was supposed to be a horror movie for an embarrassingly long time. It’s...

Katrina Andry, The Promise of the Rainbow Never Came #1, #2, and #3, 2018, woodcut with mylar

“The Promise of the Rainbow Never Came” gives light to African-American injustice

By Richard Haydel February 19, 2019

Artist Katrina Andry paints a sobering picture of the dehumanization of African-Americans throughout history in her exhibit “The Promise of the Rainbow Never Came.”The exhibit, on display at...

Sweet Baton Rouge is a Louisiana lifestyle apparel and accessories shop that can be accessed online or located on Bricksome Avenue in Baton Rouge.

Sweet Baton Rouge creates fun, Louisiana-themed designs

By Masie O'Toole February 18, 2019

Sweet Baton Rouge is bringing Louisiana culture straight from our lives to our wardrobes. The clothing retailer is creating fun, locally-themed t-shirts and other apparel especially for the people of Louisiana....

2.18.19 umbrella academy

Rev Ranks: ‘The Umbrella Academy’ only redeeming quality is its cast

By Lia Salime February 18, 2019

Stars: 2/5 Netflix’s newest superhero series, “The Umbrella Academy”, based on the Dark Horse Comics series written by former “My Chemical Romance” lead vocalist...

Rev Ranks: 'Abducted in Plain Sight' leaves viewers enraged at wrong party

Rev Ranks: ‘Abducted in Plain Sight’ leaves viewers enraged at wrong party

By Lia Salime February 18, 2019

Stars: 2/5  A cautionary tale or the epitome of human idiocy? “Abducted in Plain Sight” is a roller coaster of unbelievably mortifying and absurd events surrounding the twice-abduction...

Julia Hawkins celebrates her 103 birthday with a cherry tree sale and a beautification project at the LSU Hilltop Arboretum on Saturday, Feb.9, 2019.

Julia Hawkins still planting trees after 50-plus years

By Rachel Mipro| @remroc15 February 17, 2019

Though she’s more than a 100 years old, Julia Hawkins is still going strong.  Baton Rouge residents came together on Feb. 9 to celebrate Julia Hawkins’ 103rd birthday with cake and cherry...