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Multi-level arcade, bar to open in BR

By Danielle Kelley
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Students will have a new option for nightlife come October. A new venue called Quarters will feature an arcade, bowling alley, laser tag arena, bar and restaurant at the corner of South Sherwood Forest...

Alumna takes first place at Art Melt

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Baton Rouge's leadership organization Forum 35 hosted the ninth annual Art Melt on July 14. The event was free and invited residents to view and purchase artwork. Artists competed for awards and cash prizes. This...

RevRank: Hans Zimmer, “The Dark Knight Rises” Original Soundtrack

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

Epic. There is only one word needed to describe Hans Zimmer, and "epic" is it. His latest soundtrack for "The Dark Knight Rises" is nothing short of spectacular. There are pumping action tracks like "Gotham's...

 

Tablet wars heat up

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

In the ever-increasing tablet market, it can be difficult to find the tablet that fits one's needs and wallet. But with the launch of Amazon's Kindle Fire and Barnes and Nobles' Nook Tablet in 2011, $199...

Culture Club: Yahoo will grow under CEO Mayer

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

Remember Yahoo? If the answer is no, you're not alone. As of late, the search engine and social media giant has been overshadowed by Google and Facebook, and things were looking grim. Former CEO Scott...

RevRanks: Nas, “Life is Good”

By Joshua Bergeron
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

For perennial rap fans, Nasir Jones is a name that is synonymous with quality music. Throughout his career, Nas has produced many classics, such as

RevRanks: Baroness, “Yellow & Green”

By Joey Groner
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Once content with being a decent yet indistinguishable hard rock band, Savannah, GA-based Baroness have rightly altered their sound for their newest album, "Yellow & Gold." Much like fellow Georgia...

RevRanks: Old Crow Medicine Show, “Carry Me Back”

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

Old Crow Medicine Show returns to the music scene after a four-year break with the new full-length album, "Carry Me Back." The folk six-piece provides new energy and manages while simultaneously staying...

RevRanks: No Doubt, “Settle Down

By Morgan Searles
Editor-in-Chief
July 19, 2012

Well it's about damn time. Alternative/ska band "No Doubt" bumps back to the limelight with the group's first single in more than a decade. "Settle Down," a track which inspires listeners to do anything...

University student coming out on MTV’s ‘True Life’

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

The life-changing event of coming out to friends and family is usually a sensitive, private matter for many LGBTQ people. But Dan McDaniel, a finance sophomore, decided to come out in a unique way - on...

Band leader Gabriel Saint hypes up the crowd at the Varsity Theatre during High Top Kicks’ set on June 2. The band is set to play at the Spanish Moon on Saturday night.

Local dance group High Top Kicks returns to Spanish Moon

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Gabriel Saint has performed as High Top Kicks in venues from Nevada to Florida, but he said returning to the Spanish Moon for shows like this upcoming Saturday's performance always proves refreshing. "The...

RevRanks, EDITOR’S PICK: The Dirty Projectors, “Swing Lo Magellan”

By Morgan Searles
Editor-in-Chief
July 12, 2012

Flying through vocal scales with the ripping texture of a sharp blade through fine cloth, David Longstreth continues to lead The Dirty Projectors through mazes of multiple musical genres. From track to...