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RevRanks: “Kinect Star Wars”

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2012

To paraphrase Obi-Wan Kenobi, this is not the game you're looking for. "Kinect Star Wars" draws from the worst moments of the legendary film series to create a game that is shockingly mediocre. Rather...

Band Spotlight: Zeds Dead talks shows, dubstep and the future

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2012

Since forming in 2009, Canadian duo Zeds Dead has become a pioneer in the burgeoning genre of dubstep. The band, named after a popular line from Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction ," gained fame after...

RevRanks: Wrath of the Titans

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2012

Wrath of the Titans attempts to take viewers on a prototypical adventure of Greek mythology, throwing in as many creatures, supernatural beings and sorcery as it can within its 99-minute span. This proves...

The Fitting Room: Hats give cool vibe to hot looks

By Al Burks
Columnist
April 4, 2012

  A good summer hat is easy to spot, with its presence often few and far between on a crisp, sunny day.  In order to fully embrace the brimmed glory summer hats can offer, one must appreciate...

RevRanks: Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2012

"Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," Nicki Minaj's sophomore effort, showcases a new side of the dynamic rap superstar. The album starts with a bang as Minaj unleashes her alter-ego, Roman Zolanski, in the tune...

Crunch Time: Four exercises to prepare your spring break body

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
April 4, 2012

With spring break just around the corner, students have been visiting the Student Recreation Complex to get their bodies beach ready. Scott Belanger, assistant director of marketing and promotions for...

RevRanks: Of Monsters and Men, “My Head is an Animal”

By Morgan Searles
Entertainment Editor
April 4, 2012

Icelandic six-piece band Of Monsters and Men bring more than awesome accents to the table with its debut album, "My Head is an Animal." Led by the talents of two strong but contrasting vocalists, the songs...

A student dries an unfinished bowl in its mold on Wednesday as part of Clare Twomey’s project to make 1,000 bowls.

Ceramist makes bowls at LSU

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
April 3, 2012

"Why make?" This simple question is the focus of British ceramicist Clare Twomey's latest project - making 1,000 bowls instead of buying them. She, along with a handful of University students, has been...

Campus locations boast colorful history

By Shannon Roberts
Contributing Writer
April 2, 2012

The University is known for its green campus and its Spanish architecture. But the Indian Mounds, Journalism Building and French House are just a few of the campus locations with a history that spans more...

LSU fashion through the years

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
April 1, 2012

While today it's normal for a woman to go to class in Nike shorts or for a man to sport a pair of jeans, not so long ago these clothes would have been met with a punishment from University administration. University...

First black homecoming queen had impact on LSU

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
April 1, 2012

It wasn't until years later that Renee' Boutte Myer, assistant director for the School of Social Work, realized the significance of being crowned as the University's first African-American homecoming queen. Since...

Louie’s restaurant has been open and serving the LSU community since 1941.

Baton Rouge maintains historically popular dining

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
April 1, 2012

Iconic dining locations laid claim on the Baton Rouge area long before any current University students were born. Some of these restaurants shut down, while some lasted through generations and don't show...