Octopus Project creates enchanting music without words

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

If you Google  “The Octopus Project," two things will show up, a science experiment over the cephalopod in the Alaskan wild and the Indie-electronica band.
"We're not related to the actual science project," Josh Lambert says with a laugh.
Based in Austin, The Octopus Project has been all over the country, touring in support of their latest record "Hello Avalanche." The group began their current tour in Chicago at the tour-turned-festival, Lollapalooza.  Eventually they found their way to Lubbock on Aug. 6, performing at Tequila Jungle.

My Morning Jacket releases experimental album

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

Forget about what you’ve heard about My Morning Jacket being just a jam band.

 Forget about the critics who put them in the confined bin of southern country rock. On the 2008 release “Evil Urges”, MMJ shows that they are more than capable of being a band that is indeed genre bending.  

Ferrell, Reilly star siblings in 'Step Brothers'

by Kendra Baker, staff writer

It would be easy to think that Will Ferrell has begun to repeat himself in the same ol’ 1970s and sports movies.

In “Stepbrothers”, though, he does something new. Ferrell plays Brennan Huff, a 40ish loser still living at home with his mom. John C. Reilly plays Dale Doback, who is in his late 30’s or early 40’s and still lives at home with his dad. The two immature, tantrum- throwing, stepsiblings end up moving in together when their single parents meet, fall in love, and marry.

Author expresses creativity through his work

by Andy Garvin, news editor

Erwin McManus is not only an author, but he is an artist.

His creativity shines through in everything he writes, especially “Soul Cravings.”

The cover draws your attention from the start, and there are abstract pictures throughout the book illustrating McManus’s ideas.

'Undomestic Goddess' cooks up delectable laughter

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

During the summer, as I was thinking of things I was going to write for the upcoming paper year, I realized I really wanted to share my passion of reading with everyone.

I decided that I would do a book review for every issue.

Sink your teeth into 'Breaking Dawn'

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

“Breaking Dawn”, the fourth book in the “Twilight” saga has captivated readers from all across America.

The book was released on Aug. 2, causing quite the frenzy with midnight release parties and openings.

The story begins with the narrator and lead character, Bella Swan, who soon becomes, Bella Cullen. Bella is preparing for her wedding with the typical nervous wedding jitters. Perhaps it is because she is marrying none other than Edward Cullen, who just happens to be a vampire.

'Hamlet 2' isn't worth price of movie ticket

by Marisa Baldazo, staff writer

After screening “Hamlet 2,” I couldn’t help but wonder whether Shakespeare would have laughed or cried over the legacy of his popular tragedy.

The film was written and directed by Andrew Fleming (“Arrested Development”, “Nancy Drew”) and co – written by Pam Brady (“South Park”, “Team America”). “Hamlet 2” opens with a series of commercials starring the protagonist, Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan), ranging from an infomercial to an ad for herpes medication.

'Wipeout' obliterates competition with clean humor

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

"Ha, Ha, Ha, Wipeout!”

That is the only way to describe the new hit ABC TV show "Wipeout", which airs every Thursday Night at 7 p.m. The show is about 24 contestants working their way through many different, difficult and unique obstacles on their way to $50,000.

Verve's 'Forth' comes in last

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

The Verve’s newest album, Forth, is their fourth studio album.

Coming back from a 10-year hiatus, I wondered why they reunited in the first place. But I found out after listening to the CD that drugs and straight jamming out is the glue that holds their newest development together.

'House Bunny' hops its way into popularity

by Katherine Irwin, staff writer

For all of those female moviegoers around, there is a movie for you.

“The House Bunny,” starring Anna Faris, is a great movie about the girls from Zeta Alpha Zeta sorority “coming out” and learning to become women.