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MTV moves awards show to avoid Obama conflict

By The Associated Press
September 6, 2012

NEW YORK - MTV has moved up the start of its annual Video Music Awards so its fans won't have to choose between pop stars and President Barack Obama.  

 

RevRanks: Two Door Cinema Club, “Beacon”

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Two Door Cinema Club has managed the impossible: a sophomore album that isn't out-shined by its acclaimed predecessor. "Beacon," recorded in L.A., showcases a return of the Irish import's fast-paced, foot-tapping...

RevRanks: David Byrne and St. Vincent, “Love This Giant”

By Brian Sibille
News Editor
September 6, 2012

When it was first announced that art-rock legend David Byrne would create his first work in four years with St. Vincent (Annie Clark), a still unknown but talented indie powerhouse, the pair seemed unlikely....

 

Review: Lecrae, “Gravity”

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Houston-born rapper Lecrae continues to challenge traditional thinking with his latest effort, "Gravity." Far from what's expected of a gospel album, the LP blends messages of faith with mainstream production,...

RevRanks: Two Gallants, “The Bloom and the Blight”

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Five years after the release of the self-titled full-length album, the folk rockers Two Gallants made sure this re-emergence wasn't a quiet one. From the first track on "The Bloom and the Blight," the...

The third area of the near-completed inactive art show featured glowing orbs Wednesday in Foster Hall.

Foster Gallery to host three-part interactive exhibit

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

While some students used Labor Day as an opportunity to sleep in on a Monday, University artists working on SPACES at Foster Gallery worked to set up their exhibit for its Sept. 7 opening.  

Online leagues put students closer to the game

By Taylor Schoen
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Football is back. The tailgates, the cheering, the body paint, the trash talk of opposing teams - it's all returned for another season. Along with the traditional game, fantasy football began again Wednesday...

Reveille Ranks: Matchbox Twenty, “North”

By Kaci Yoder
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Matchbox Twenty, "North" Atlantic Records Pack up the Skechers and slap bracelets for good, because Matchbox Twenty finally killed what was left of late '90s vibes. With their first studio album in a decade,...

Thrifting: there’s an app for that

By Shamiyah Kelley
Fashion Columnist
September 6, 2012

Ah, the wonders of technology - making life easier one app at a time. Gone are the days of sifting through rack after rack at Goodwill to find that perfect vintage dress. No longer will you have to carry...

Adam Barnes, communication studies sophomore, balances on his unicycle Wednesday in front of the Student Union. He started offering unicycle riding lessons.

‘Unicycle Guy’ creates page

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
September 6, 2012

Adam Barnes saw just how many students recognize his eye-catching top hat and unicycle when he set up a Facebook page last week. Since creating the page "Unicycle Guy at LSU" last week, the communication...

Garrett Saia, Wake Into the Nightmare lead singer.

Local Band Talks Music and Faith

By Kate Mabry, Staff writer September 4, 2012

When asked to characterize a typical Christian band, most people will describe their church choir or a melodic, soft-sounding band on their local Christian radio stations, but today’s youth has begun...

Culture Club: ‘Breaking Bad’ keeps puzzling fans

By Brian Sibille
News Editor
September 4, 2012

Editor's note: This column contains spoilers. It's an understatement to say the ending to the first half of television phenomenon "Breaking Bad's" final season is a cliffhanger. Sunday's episode "Gliding...