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Culture Club: Houston songs price hike in poor taste

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
February 13, 2012

When a generation loses its voice, the world mourns. Whitney Houston was the voice of the previous generation. Her death, while not surprising in light of her problems with drugs and alcohol and tumultuous...

 

Many students hide Dungeons & Dragons gameplay for fear of stereotypes

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 13, 2012

Ryan Hoppens' Friday night endeavors may come as a surprise. The coastal and environmental science senior tells people he's playing Monopoly, but he really travels to an unfamiliar world of magic, filled...

Jacob Cook. as The General, and Lily McGill, as Lion Minaj, perform on Feb.6

‘Eiffel Tower’ brings laughs, confusion

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
February 9, 2012

Act one, intermission, act two, end. That's the usual route plays follow, but "Eiffel Tower: Revisited," decided to take it in a new direction by incorporating Twitter into the performance. The play is...

Katherine Santana, printmaking junior and member of the University Print Club, demonstrates the acid wash process Tuesday.

University Print Club holds Valentine’s Day sale

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
February 9, 2012

With Valentine's Day on the way, students won't have to leave campus to find a unique way to impress their crush. The University Print Club will host its first Valentine's Day card sale today and Friday...

Portland-based multi-instrumental band Talkdemonic will make its second appearance in Baton Rouge at Spanish Moon on Saturday at 9 p.m.

Talkdemonic to play Spanish Moon

By Austen Krantz
Entertainment Writer
February 9, 2012

Portland-based progressive instrumental band Talkdemonic is more familiar with Baton Rouge than some might realize. The duo, who will play at the Spanish Moon on Saturday at 9 p.m., played another gig...

‘Star Wars’ re-release brings a dose of nostalgia for students

By Ryan Buxton
Associate Managing Editor
February 9, 2012

Robbie Iles will ring in his birthday in a galaxy far, far away. The geography senior turns 23 on Friday, and he'll kick off the celebration at tonight's midnight premiere of "Star Wars: Episode I - The...

Bushwood BBQ serves up delicious sandwiches

By Joey Groner
Entertainment Writer
February 9, 2012

Local barbecue fans, rejoice. Bushwood BBQ Sandwiches, a new restaurant on Perkins Road, opened about two weeks ago and has already had an overwhelming response from the community, according to owner Justin...

The Fitting Room: Get stylish in the storm, find the right rainwear

By Al Burks
Columnist
February 8, 2012

Over the years, I've been all too familiar with the standard black rain boots or galoshes, canary yellow raincoat and hat with a matching umbrella. It's time to take that norm to the curb. In modern times,...

Comedic duo talks college issues

By Taylor Balkom
Entertainment Writer
February 8, 2012

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, stars of the new Comedy Central series "Key & Peele," spoke with several collegiate newspapers, including The Daily Reveille, about everything from their show to...

Madonna performs Sunday during halftime of the Super Bowl XLVI game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots in Indianapolis.

Culture Club: Madonna continues world domination

By Ryan Buxton
Associate Managing Editor
February 6, 2012

One-name wonder Madonna — one of the most innovative, provocative and culturally relevant entertainers of our time — dazzled an audience of 111.3 million Sunday night with a visually stunning...

 

African-American women embrace their natural hair textures

By Raylea Barrow
Entertainment Writer
February 6, 2012

It's been two years since Kaylah Paige decided to chop her hair off. The anthropology sophomore said she felt intense anxiety as she faced the daunting task, but felt proud afterward, looking into the...

North Gate Tavern now serving food

By David Jones
Entertainment Writer
February 6, 2012

North Gate Tavern's newest owner plans to teach an old bar new tricks. The West Chimes Street establishment is under new management, was recently remodeled and is now serving food. Dusty Cooper, owner...