Former playmate Anna Nicole Smith's troublesome life ends suddenly

by Vondee Langehennig, staff writer

Maggie Feller has a lot to learn about life. 

She needs to learn how to get a job, and how to keep a job longer than three days.  At least she knows how to get a man to give her everything she wants.

Ulliel willingly takes on iconic role in 'Hannibal Rising'

by Jon Seaborn, editor-in-chief

If you have never experienced Brand New or you have and are just not a fan, I highly encourage you to go pick up their masterpiece titled “The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me”.

'Ain't Misbehavin' jazzing on to stage in March

by Laura Cain, editorial assistant

The Fine Arts Department is proud to announce their spring production of “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show.” This show is a collection of Fats Waller’s most prominent works. There is no storyline to the show, just dialogue to set up for the next song.

Red Carpet turns gold

by Sawyer Thomas, online editor

When the movie “Alpha Dog” began with the playing of home videos of a young boy to the music of “Somewhere over the Rainbow,” I almost had to check my ticket stub to make sure I was in the correct movie.

When I first saw the previews for “Alpha Dog,” I assumed it was Justin Timberlake’s big break into the movie business. However, I was surprised not only at Timberlake being a supporting actor, but at how unbelievably different this movie turned out to be.

Austin's 'it' band brings happiness to Lubbock

by Heather Daniel, editorial assistant

For those of you who do not know, The Dead See is one of Lubbock’s leading metal bands.  They have gone above and beyond the stereotype of most Lubbock metal bands that often try to replicate the old sounds of early Metallica, Slayer, and often…Pantera. The Dead See members include: Mark Keys, guitars/vocals; Neil Barrett, guitar/vocals; Marcos Morales, Bass/sound effects; and Josh Paul-drums. They recently released, their new album titled “Through the Veil”.

Wolfmother gives birth to new album

by Alex Everett, ad/graphic design editor

In a colorful whirl of glitz and glamour, great music, and fame is where you will find Deena Jones & the Dreamettes. 

Loosely based on the story of Diana Ross & the Supremes,  “Dreamgirls” is the story of three girls and their struggle for fame and fortune, and the trials and heartache they face on the road to stardom.

Title gives 'Epic Movie' more credit than deserved

by Sawyer Thomas, online editor

Clint Eastwood has done it again in the World War II film “Letters from Iwo Jima.”

“Letters from Iwo Jima” is the second half of a pair of movies Eastwood released last year. The first of the duo was “Flags of our Fathers.” I, unfortunately, have not seen “Flags of our Fathers” so I was a bit scared of how much I would understand “Letters.”

For those of you who are like me and did not watch “Flags of our Fathers,” you will still be able to enjoy this masterpiece.

'Crimson Heir' worth sinking teeth into

by Desiree Mendez, staff writer

“Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan” is probably one of the funniest movies that I have seen in a long time.

Everything about it was hilarious. But what do you expect from the guy who brought Ali G to HBO, Sacha Baron Cohen.

'Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' brings hopeful message to Lubbock

by Jennifer Conlee, co-associate editor

Four years ago, four best friends found a special pair of pants. 

The pants fit all four of them perfectly, even though none of them were the same size.

'Catch and Release' puts twist on romantic comedy

by Hilary McNamara, opinion editor

“We Are Marshall” is a true story about a tragic plane crash involving the football team, coaches, trainers, and boosters for Marshall University.

Mother-daughter relationships focus of Spanish 'Volver'

by Stephanie Perez, staff writer

With the voice of an adult, young Taylor Swift has made quite a mark in the country music industry.

The first album from the 16-year-old is just a preview of what this girl has to offer.

Nonpoint steals show at 'Bash'

by Shane Jester, staff writer

With the voice of an adult, young Taylor Swift has made quite a mark in the country music industry.

The first album from the 16-year-old is just a preview of what this girl has to offer.

Go see it, 'Because I Said So'

by Jennifer Conlee, co-associate

If you take four romantic comedy clichés, put them together with romantic actresses, and give the actresses very handsome leading men, you’re likely to get the best romantic comedy to hit theaters in months.