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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...

Mike the Tiger turns 7 years old on Saturday

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 19, 2012

The University's beloved, living mascot Mike VI will be turning a whopping 7 years old this upcoming weekend. To help him celebrate another year in Tiger country, the School of Veterinary Medicine is partnering...

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...

TAYLOR BALKOM / The Daily Reveille Bud Torres, Pointe Coupee sheriff, talks to The Golden Girls at Walk-On’s during its Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser, which supports the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Walk-On’s hosts sixth Celebrity Waiter event

By Taylor Schoen
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Baton Rouge community members dined with pizazz last night at the sixth annual Celebrity Waiter Event hosted by Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center at Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar. Residents of the...

Adventure classes continue with instruction in bicycle repair for students

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

University Recreation's Adventure Education hosted its first bike maintenance day Wednesday to help students and other community members fix and learn the ins-and-outs of their bikes. Chris Bullard, adventure...