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Either I just had a Stroke or Cee Lo is Dr. Evil | Courtesy of NBC

Clearly, We Wanna Hear More People Sing

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If there’s one type of programming that’s reached a point of saturation on network TV, it’s the vocal competition series. Ever since American Idol exploded into a gigantic phenomenon (one [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a response

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5 Apps You Need to Know About Now

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It’s time to get off of Facebook and Twitter and discover the joys of technology. With so many apps to choose from, the chances of finding a keeper are slim. [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a response

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Newsic Music February 3rd-10th: Grammy Preview, Lady Gaga, Klaxons

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This week, the music world is amping up for our favorite night of the year: the Grammys. Rumors are swirling around potential performance surprises, guest appearances, and of course, winner [...]

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Feb 10, 2012 | Leave a response

The Academy Awards 2012

Nomination Speculation: Best Actor

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This year’s Best Actor list is an interesting one. The Academy has pitted Ocean’s 11 buddies George Clooney and Brad Pitt against each other, nominated not one but two dark [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a response

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Super Bowl Commercials 2012: The Best, or Just Better Than the Worst?

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This past Sunday, Super Bowl XLVI pulled in record-breaking numbers, with approximately 111.3 million people viewing the event. Some people tuned in for the intense sitting-on-the-edge-of-the-seat game, in which the [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a response

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Eat This Instead of That: Dessert

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Regardless of what I eat for dinner–be it something healthy or not, like this yummy fettuccine Alfredo–or of how full I feel after my meal, I have a sweet tooth [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a response

Pacman | Photo courtesy of Roger Alcantara via Wiki Commons

Will Boxing Ever Have Another Fight of the Century?

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In every sport, there are match-ups that all fans, both casual and die-hard, constantly anticipate. In basketball, there’s the Laker-Celtics rivalry; in baseball, the Red Sox-Yankees games draw crowds; and [...]

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Feb 9, 2012 | Leave a response

"Ay Dios Mio! Pantalones! Taco Bell!" - Mr. Schuester at some point in time, I'm sure of it. | Promotional photo courtesy of Fox TV.

The Gleecap: “Spanish Teacher”

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The Gleecap is a column dedicated to recap and review the zany antics that occur in each episode of the television show Glee. Blog posts will be released each Wednesday following an episode. Beware, [...]

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Feb 8, 2012 | Leave a response

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One Bot, Two Bot, Cute Bot, Spook Bot

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In science fiction, humans always have to save the Earth from robotic domination. There are rarely movies where robots and humans live happily ever after (unless they involve Robin Williams). [...]

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Feb 8, 2012 | Leave a response

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The ComiQuad: Elric the Animal Doctor

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Boom! Wham! Pow! The ComiQuad is a column dedicated to the spandex-laden world of comics and superheroes. It goes up each Tuesday and will alternate between comic book reviews and other comic book news. [...]

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Feb 7, 2012 | Leave a response

Moon Colony?

2020: Gingrich’s Space Odyssey

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GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stirred up an odd controversy last week after announcing his plans for a lunar base. “By the end of my second term we will have [...]

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Feb 6, 2012 | 1 Response

"Mummy, could I have some more?" | Photo by Joel Kahn.

English Breakfast: Breaking the Chains

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Before I begin yet another enthralling installment of “English Breakfast,” I have glorious news to share. Due to my somewhat unscrupulous complaining about the knives supplied in our dorm kitchens, [...]

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Feb 6, 2012 | Leave a response