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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: Breaking Bad, “Live Free or Die”

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 19, 2012

Season four ended with Walter White thinking one step ahead of his crime boss nemesis Gustavo Fing to save his family. In doing so, he took the final step toward becoming a criminal as cutthroat as the...

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: Aesop Rock, “Skelethon”

By Austen Krantz
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Aesop Rock's sixth studio album and first since 2007, "Skelethon" sees Matthias Bevitz self-producing a solid comeback. At times, guitars and electronics lend an alternative sound to the record, with deep...

Art Melt hosted for ninth year

By Danielle Kelley
Contributing Writer
July 12, 2012

Art lovers can gather downtown Saturday night to view and purchase 60 creations at the ninth annual Art Melt. Art Melt, a show featuring Louisiana artists, will be held in and around the Shaw Center for...

 

RevRanks: Serj Tankian, “Harakiri”

By Taylor Balkom
Staff Writer
July 12, 2012

Serj Tankian is amazing as always in his latest solo album, "Harakiri," but the songs themselves leave something to be desired. Unlike "Elect the Dead," Tankian's first solo album after System of a Down...