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A World of Imagination

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 23, 2012

Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam" isn't the average circus. The show boasts a story that runs deeper than aerobatics and cool music, and for the first time since 1996, the spectacle is touring North America.

RevRanks: Tyga, “Careless World: Rise of the Last King”

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 23, 2012

Young Money Cash Money Billionaires' newest prodigy Tyga takes the throne with his first studio album, "Careless World: Rise of the Last King," a medley of infectious beats and hard-hitting punch lines....

RevRanks: Santigold, “Disparate Youth” (single)

By Morgan Searles
Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2012

Santigold released the lead single from her highly-anticipated sophomore album Tuesday, giving fans another taste of the tunes to come. "Disparate Youth" hit the market accompanied by a modest music video...

Chanel Boyz mix fashion and rap

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
February 22, 2012

Recording tracks mid-flight, throwing album release cooking parties and receiving inspiration via time travel are just a few aspects of the creative process that illustrate the intention of the Chanel...

Students and campus visitors alike begin to sport floral patterns and warm colors.

Floral finds in spotlight of spring fashion weeks

By Al Burks
Fashion Columnist
February 22, 2012

Temperatures have risen to 70-something degrees and flowers haven't come into full bloom, but this is the time that floral prints, motifs and burnout designs have people clawing at Rococo-style fashions...

University students take on the cinnamon challenge

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 22, 2012

A sprinkle of cinnamon can add spice to a bland dish, but a spoonful could potentially be deadly. The cinnamon challenge, which first surfaced in a 2006 YouTube video, has resurged as a viral phenomenon...

Sony’s long-awaited PlayStation Vita portable game machine boasts many desirable features, including a 1.3-megapixel camera.

PlayStation Vita has impressive specs

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
February 22, 2012

When the PlayStation Portable launched in 2004, it was touted as the portable gaming system to end all others. Fast forward to 2012, and the PSP is officially dead. Replacing it is the PlayStation Vita,...

Gambino's Bakery makes Baton Rouge's best king cake, with its soft texture and not-too-sweet flavor — and it's at a reasonable price.

The best of Baton Rouge king cakes

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Readers posted suggestions for Baton Rouge's best king cake on The Daily Reveille's Facebook page, and I took those suggestions to journey across the city to find a dessert fit for a king. While all five...

Miss Louisiana 2011, Page Pennock, poses with Donald Trump. Pennock got her eyelash extensions done to make it easier for her to prepare for pageants.

Eyelash extensions become trend

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Students are not turning a blind eye to the new faux lash trend. With upcoming Mardi Gras festivities and other holidays, women are accenting their eyes with eyelash extensions. Interdisciplinary studies...

Buku festival to host Grammy-winning artists, nominees

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

The Buku Music and Art Project, New Orleans' newest music festival, is bringing plenty of big-name artists to the Crescent City. Buku will host recent Grammy-winner Skrillex, as well as Grammy nominees...

Trombone Shorty on the move

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews may perform for thousands of fans around the world at festivals and international locations, but he still delivers great shows at small hometown venues. It's all the same...

LSU alumna Amanda Floyd owns the The Royal Treatment LLC

Business incubator gives way to ‘hurricakes,’ canine salon

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
February 16, 2012

At the business incubator of the Louisiana Business and Technology Center, located at LSU South Campus, students are hatching ideas for potential new businesses. Marketing senior Brandon Gordon is the...