'Nights in Rodanthe' good for laughs, tears

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor 

In the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina, two strangers meet and set in motion a life-changing romance that resonates throughout the rest of their lives.

Adrienne Willis, played by Diane Lane, is a woman whose life is in chaos. Her cheating husband is begging her to let him come home, and her teenage daughter resents her every decision. Gladly, she packs her children off with their father and travels to Rodanthe to run her friend’s inn for the weekend. 

Evening of one-acts great success

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

The South Plains College theatre program’s One-Act plays showcased the talent and skill of SPC students.

The two One-Act plays, performed Oct.2 – Oct.5, provided an interesting night of entertainment.  The first play of the night was “The Diaries of Adam and Eve.” “The Diaries of Adam and Eve”, was adapted by David Birney from “Adam’s Diary” and “Diary for Eve” by Mark Twain.

'Burn After Reading' another success for Coen brothers

by Tausha Rosen, staff writer

The Coen Brothers have done it again with their new 2008 movie, “Burn After Reading.”

The movie begins with CIA analyst Osborne Cox (John Malkovich) getting fired from his job. He throws a raging fit of hysterics and curse words, before returning home to his wife, who he fails to tell about his job loss.

'Loyalty to Loyalty' far from being sophomore slump

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

“Loyalty to Loyalty” is the sophomore release by the Southern California band Cold War Kids.

While it doesn’t reach the peak that their debut “Robbers & Cowards” did, it isn’t a “sophomore slump” either and ends up better than most. Cold War Kids sounds like The White Stripes if The Stripes were a four-piece band. There is an identifiable blues influence, on the band, something that isn’t really seen in many bands these days.

'Eagle Eye' holds audience's attention despite being repetitive

by Caroline Basile, editor-in-chief

In the race-against-time thriller "Eagle Eye," two strangers are brought together, framed as terrorists and forced to assist in the assassination of several political leaders.

The film focuses on Jerry Shaw, played by Shia LaBeouf, who returns home after the mysterious death of his successful twin brother. Shaw and a single mother, Rachel Holloman, played by Michelle Monaghan, find out that they have been framed as terrorists, and they are threatened into becoming members of a cell tasked to assassinate the major political leaders of the United States.

'Good Guy' perfect balance of sensuality, suspense

by Beka Rutledge, entertainment editor

“The Good Guy” is a thrill ride of a novel.

Dean Koontz is the master of the high-concept thriller. In this book, Timothy Carrier is faced with a terrifying decision. Help, or run. Which will he choose? The answer is in the title.

Oasis digs deep for seventh album

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

It feels like the summer of 1995 all over again, or at least when you start listening to Oasis’s seventh studio album “Dig Out Your Soul.”

It really does feel that Liam and Noel Gallagher, lead vocals, lead guitar, and chief songwriters for the band, somehow left these 11 tracks off either their debut “Definitely Maybe” or their critically-acclaimed “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory.” It really feels that they’ve had these songs in their back pockets for a while and decided to get back to their roots.  

'Dancing With the Stars' proves addictive

by Lisa Hernandez, staff writer

Beautiful costumes, impressive moves and upbeat music are some of the many ways to describe the ABC hit T.V show, “Dancing With the Stars.”

Every Monday at 7 p.m., viewers have the opportunity to vote for a new dancing queen or king. Then, on Tuesday night, one celebrity will have to say goodbye to the competition.

Eno, Bryne collaborate on LP after 27-year break

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

Brian Eno and David Bryne have reunited for their second album, "Everything That Happens Will Happen Today."

Underoath challenges Christian genre

by Daniel Clayton, opinion editor

Underoath seeks forgiveness and finds redemption while still releasing a harder album in “Lost in the Sound of Separation.” 

“Define the Great Line” was the highest charting Christian album on The Billboard 200 since 1997.  Their recent album, “Lost in the Sound of Separation,” debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard chart. Being a commercially successful band, one would think that their newest album would fit in the hardcore niche of rebellion. Underoath breaks this mold with lyrics of repentance, redemption, and the pain that comes from being separated from God.

Radiohead touches fan base through innovative contest

by Thomas Mooney, staff writer

Radiohead is at it again.

They are always on the frontline of change and adapting to the forever-changing landscape of music. This year, they released their seventh studio album “In Rainbows” without being signed to a label. They released the album off their website, letting their fans buy the album at whatever price they wished. This was huge news because of Radiohead’s innovative way of releasing “In Rainbows.”