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RevRanks: Sleigh Bells, “Reign of Terror”

By Josh Naquin
Entertainment Writer
February 23, 2012

Brooklyn-based noise pop duo Sleigh Bells' ironically-named sophomore album, "Reign of Terror," proves the band has begun a reign not of terror but of variety and staying power. Sleigh Bells' first album,...

RevRanks: Galactic, “Carnivale Electricos”

By Haylie Navarre
Entertainment Writer
February 23, 2012

Grade: A+ Galactic's latest album, "Carnivale Electricos," is packed with the traditional sounds of carnival season reinvented with heavy electronic influence. This creates surprising new sounds, like...

RevRanks: “Some Nights” by fun.

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
February 23, 2012

"Some Nights," fun.'s sophomore effort, starts off with a Freddie Mercury-style rock-opera ballad that sets the bar high for the remainder of the album. Applause at the beginning and end of the track make...

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...

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,...

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...

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...