New issues in Ferguson
The family of Michael Brown might soon be granted justice for the his death. Darren Wilson was cleared of a potential indictment by a grand jury in November and the Department of Justice this past week decided there is not…
Job increase benefits college students
Unemployment rates have been an issue in our economy for a significant amount of time now. U.S. employers, however, have been making strides, especially in the month of February, when unemployment jumped down from 5.7 percent to 5.5 percent, according…
‘Cuse will overcome harsh sanctions
In a season of trials and tribulations facing the Syracuse University men’s basketball program, the NCAA came down with a series of punishments regarding violations from previous years within the Orange’s athletic programs. These sanctions have been met with much…
Madonna’s rebellious, cold digital soul
The Queen of Pop has done it again. Madonna released her 13th studio album, “Rebel Heart,” on March 6. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman attended the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. After graduating, Madonna…
Weekly EP Revue: Genevieve shows her colors
In a time when indie-pop might as well be known simply as pop, many female artists have found their place. Individualistic and bold singers such as Lorde and the ladies of HAIM have all found themselves among some of music’s…
‘Chappie’ thought-provoking, devoid of any real humanity
A disappointing conclusion to Neill Blomkamp’s South African trilogy (“Elysium,” “District 9” and “Chappie” all represent sci-fi interpretations of South African social issues). “Chappie” is a flawed film with wasted potential. While the film raises deep and thought-provoking questions surrounding…
‘The Following’ still filled with bizarre cult drama, intrigue
Just as it seemed all had been solved at the end of season two of “The Following,” season three continues with the same action-packed drama that draws the continuous eyes of America. After FBI Agent Ryan Hardy, played by Kevin…
‘Focus’ loses sight, uneven tone prematurely kills film
After critically successful releases of “Seven Pounds” and “I Am Legend,” Will Smith took a significant amount of time off only to return to screens with “After Earth” and “Men in Black 3.” Unfortunately neither film found the critical or…
‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ refreshing, off-beat comedy
“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” might just be the most unique fish-out-of-water story ever told. The new Netflix original series, spearheaded by “30 Rock” creator Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, has all of their signature comedy hallmarks of bizarre and over-the-top ridiculous…
Lush, family music business drama on FOX’s ‘Empire’
When FOX debuted “Empire,” a television series that follows the fictional and conflict-filled Empire record label, it is hard to believe that it would have amounted to the level of success as it has. As the show follows the corporate-heading…
