Unkenholz: Thanksgiving break offers time to reconsider annoying aspects of college
As we approach Thanksgiving, we as a university have now gone about 15 weeks without a break. For the longest time, Thanksgiving seemed like a… Read more »
Columnists
Stealing Thor's thunder: Negative reviews defeat superhero sequel cast
Despite the storm of success that followed the original, any high expectations for “Thor: The Dark World” quickly fizzled out. Even though Marvel Entertainment’s characters… Read more »
Thaw: Preventable sexually transmitted infections spread often among students
Sexually transmitted infections are more common and widespread than you might think. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 percent of… Read more »
From the box office: Nov. 15-17
With little competition to date, “Thor: The Dark World” managed to remain in the top spot in its second week, making an estimated $36.6 million.… Read more »
Monster mash: Lady Gaga successfully bridges art, pop music in eccentric album
Rejoice, little monsters, for the Mother is back. After taking a short hiatus while recovering from hip surgery and canceling part of her Born This… Read more »
Antonucci: Columnist finds that Italian families depend on each other more than American households
For the past few months, I could never really understand the relationship between my host mother Daniella and her son Paulo. It honestly came across… Read more »
Unkenholz: Columnist picks SA presidential candidate by analyzing critical criteria
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starbucks has prematurely brought out everything that could possibly taste like gingerbread, and ice has formed on… Read more »
Time after time: Romantic comedy brings twist to genre with time-travel element
True love exists and the little things in life matter — or so “About Time” would have you believe. The film, starring Rachel McAdams and… Read more »
From the box office: Nov. 8-10
The thunderous debut of "Thor: The Dark World" was anything but low-key. The film, Marvel Entertainment’s sequel to the 2011 hit “Thor,” not only dethroned… Read more »
Belmonte: Thrift shops allow college students to define personal style on a budget
The notion of strolling into the local Goodwill or Salvation Army store to pick up some new threads is foreign to many of us —… Read more »
Leave it to Chance: Twenty-year-old rapper, Chicago native hypes up sold-out crowd in Schine Underground
It’s called “The Social Experiment Tour” for a reason. Chance The Rapper, a 20-year old Chicago native, has been turning heads everywhere he’s been since the… Read more »
Old-school shenanigans: Latest ‘Jackass’ film pushes boundaries with uncomfortable situational humor
“Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa” is a one-of-a-kind comedy with a lot of character. In the most recent installment of the “Jackass” hidden camera franchise, Johnny… Read more »
Thaw: These foods boost personal health, sex performance
Chocolate-covered strawberries and vanilla-scented candles may seem like ideal items to have in the bedroom, but they actually do very little to boost your sex… Read more »
From the box office: Nov. 1-3
Dethroning last weekend’s newcomer, “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa,” and claiming the top spot this weekend was Lionsgate Entertainment’s “Ender’s Game.” The film, an adaptation of… Read more »
Antonucci: Fall break travels leave columnist homesick for Italy
After exploring what Eastern Europe has to offer during the 10 adventurous days of Fall Break, I've finally returned to Florence. And I’m relieved. Through… Read more »
Belmonte: Online shopping provides customers with convenient alternative to in-person experience
The Internet is a marvelous thing. Its search engines allow us to find the answers to our burning curiosities and questions. Its social media outlets… Read more »
Unkenholz: Columnist to fend off Halloweekend hangover with sunglasses, coffee, turtlenecks
I’ve always felt like I wasn’t celebrating Halloween the right way. But maybe that has something to do with my lack of cool costumes throughout… Read more »
From the box office: Oct. 25-28
It has taken three weeks, but finally a film has dethroned “Gravity” and claimed the top spot at the box office. That honor went to… Read more »
Partners in crime: Stallone, Schwarzenegger deliver surprisingly entertaining performances despite age
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone make an amazing comeback and an even better pair in “Escape Plan,” an exciting thriller that is definitely worth seeing.… Read more »
Thaw: Seasonal beverages contain more calories, sugar than expected
Nothing warms the heart during times of seasonal change quite like your favorite warm beverage, nestled between gloved fingertips. But unless you like your coffee… Read more »
Antonucci: Foreign friendships develop through experiences, not dwelling on future
Fall break has started, and all the frantic traveling has taken me far away from Florence to a homey hostel in Budapest. I'm almost completely… Read more »
Scarred for life: Jason Derulo fails to grow musical style with release of unoriginal EP, 'Tattoos'
Jason Derulo's new EP "Tattoos" sounds like it was written in a high school boy's locker room. Every song is essentially about the same thing:… Read more »
Belmonte: Pop culture-inspired costumes hinder individuality, creativity on Halloween
On Halloween, you can be anyone or anything you want for an entire evening. It’s the one day out of the year when it’s acceptable… Read more »
