The day before Thanksgiving I was working at the hospital, and while on break one of my coworkers went around the table and asked each person about a traditional dish that was always on their table for the big feast.Common answers were cranberry sauce, homemade gravy, stuffing, and green bean casserole.
Three rows ahead of me sits a young woman. The seat to her right is occupied by an oversized backpack while the seat to her left is taken up by a purse and other personal belongings.
Take one look at me. I'm a middle-class white girl with a science major, so I'm not going to pretend to know much when it comes to the world of hip-hop.But I enjoy getting down to good music just as much as anyone else, so I'm not completely isolated.
"North Country" starts out with truckloads of potential. A solid cast, a director ready to break ground and a compelling story all add weight to its cargo.The results, however, completely slap subtlety in the face.
A mailman is the only person who notices that a young boy is missing. Director Matt Ruggles explores the hidden secrets of picture-perfect families in a film that will make anyone think twice about the folks next door.
Anyone who likes Kanye West will be able to get plenty of him Friday night as Fall Fest, sans Common, comes to UB.
Recently I went through what many students refer to as "hell week" - four exams in as many days.After hours of cramming only to know that I'd forget the information within 48 hours, I braved the first exam.
The girl who just wants to have fun is back, and she's done some serious growing up since her "Tuesday Night Music Club" days.Sheryl Crow's new album "Wildflower" marks a serious branching point in her career.
Talent? Good looks? Old favorites? Shiny colors? What variables factor into your judgment of a new book, movie or album?I think it's safe to say that the selling points that send consumers reaching for their wallets are similar for all aspects of the entertainment industry, be it a New York Times bestseller, a blockbuster movie or a Billboard single.At the preteen stage, and often later in life, sex appeal translates into commercial success.
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