Arts-And-Entertainment

Poetry Corner: Sunshine

Welcome To The New Age: Where Humanity is All But Extinct

Stephenie Meyer is once again being praised with the film adaption of her novel, “The Host.” If you think “The Host” is simply another “Twilight” but with aliens instead of vampires, you would be dead wrong. Director Andrew Niccol, known for his previous sci-fi movies, brings a new human ...

A Sad, Slow Week In the World of Redbox

“Hemingway and Gellhorn” *Emmy Award Winning* Two passionate lovers are entwined together in this adventurous, yet loving, movie. Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway begin their tempestuous affair during the WWII era when many artists were beginning to be overlooked. While Gellhorn is a war correspondent ...

WMLU Delivers Bandfest 2013 Line-Up Revealed at Acoustic Night

On March 27, in the Lankford Student Union Ballroom, some very talented Longwood Students were able to show off their musical chops at the WMLU sponsored Acoustic Night. The ballroom was completely decked out with all sorts of musical instruments and show lights. Not only was this a night for young ...

Children's Author Candice Ransom Shares Her Stories of Inspiration

Candice Ransom, children’s book author, took the podium at the center of Greenwood Library on March 21 and first apologized if her voice gave out on her during her speech because she was recovering from bronchitis. She also asked for luck for the two more speeches she had to give over the next 24 ...

The Academy Makes It Way to DVD with an All-Star Cast

“Les MiserabLes” The amazing Broadway play has been reformatted to the big screen in this Oscar-winning phenomenon. The story follows Jean Valjean, a paroled criminal who, after saving a dying young woman, ends up adopting a little girl, Cosette. As the years pass, though, the revolution rises in ...

Berry and Breslin's New Film is Definitely a Good 'Call'

It’s been a while since we’ve seen a good Halle Berry film out. “The Call” put an end to that streak when it premiered on March 15 worldwide. The psychological thriller found audiences following the story of 911 dispatcher, Jordan, as she deals with her day-to-day calls ranging from lost drivers ...

With Radio, the Listener Has Already Won

Imagine cruising down the highway on a long trip to your favorite vacation spot. Imagine you are stuck in traffic, late for work on a Monday. In both scenarios, you need entertainment to pass the time. Now imagine you have no AM or FM radio for entertainment. Believe it or not, this little horror story ...

Poetry Corner Snowfall

I'm counting up the bits of snow that fall onto my face. I stick my tongue out eagerly to see how they might taste. Dreaming: I am falling. Knowing: that I'm blind. I sit in snow in drifts so deep — space and time rewind. I'm counting down the time I have inside this tiny place. I shiver slightly ...

‘The Following’ Falls a Little Short in This Week's ‘Guilt’

Episode 10 of “The Following” was not the most suspenseful of this new series by any stretch. It felt more like a filler episode. Sure there was some interesting character development, and a new character was introduced, but the show is getting a little too easy to predict. I hate to say, what keeps ...

A Rocket To The Moon Really is 'Wild & Free' on New CD

Those of us here at Longwood might remember this band from their pretty awesome show at Oktoberfest last semester. If not, then you probably aren’t interested in grabbing their new album, “Wild & Free.” However, if you are, in fact, feeling some low-key country vibes splashed with some alternative ...

Acoustic Night Tonight with Bandfest 2013 Line-Up Announcement

At 7 p.m. tonight in the ballroom of the Lankford Student Union, there will be an amazing line up of young musicians ready to show off their acoustic talents to Longwood students. The first- ever Acoustic Night is being presented by the local radio station, WMLU. Not only will there be amazing music, ...

Phi Mu Delta Raises Money For St. Jude Through Video Game Tournament

I don’t know if they would all call or label themselves, gamers but there was definitely an aura of all things video games Saturday, March 16, at the Phi Mu Delta Super Smash Bros. tournament in the Student Union Ballroom. All of the proceeds from the tournament went to the National Philanthropy of ...

Pretty Little Liars Finale: Crazier Than Crazy

Spencer is released from Radley, although she might be more insane after being released from the asylum than she was before being admitted. Shawna is another swimmer and a friend of Emily but she doesn’t sound like good news. Ezra is offered a job as a substitute at the school again but chooses not ...

That Used to Be on TV?

On Wednesday, March 13, Warner Brothers announced their approval for Rob Thomas' fundraising project for a new movie based on the three season-show, “Veronica Mars”, that concluded in 2007. The fundraiser began Wednesday morning with the announcement that its goal was to raise $2 million in 30 days, ...

Justin Timberlake: 'The 20/20 Experience' ... Part One?

After nearly seven years, Justin Timberlake has decided to grace us with his falsetto tones once again. His new album, “The 20/20 Experience,” has been released with 10 very elongated tracks. Included on the album is his song “Suit and Tie,” which I’m sure anyone with functioning ears is familiar ...

Winter Concert: Jazz Ensembles Produce Melodious

On Thursday, March 14, Longwood University’s Jazz Ensemble held a winter concert in Jarman Auditorium. Ensembles A and B performed, producing melodious tunes that radiated throughout the theatre. By the time the concert started at 7:30 p.m., Jarman was filled with people of all ages. Director Andrew ...

Fee Fye Foe Fum . . . A Giant Adventure Has Come

Based on the beloved Grimm classic, director Bryan Singer (“X-Men”) brings a whole new story to the big screen in “Jack the Giant Slayer”. Set in ancient fairytale times, we find Jack (Nicholas Hoult), a poor farm boy, and Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson), the princess of the land, who are both ...

Poetry Corner: Backbeat

Thumping and grinding her charismatic rhythm draws you in. Intricate beats blend into melody as her staccatos cut through you like an icy wind. Bass tickling your skin, like countless ants dancing over you, staying in time. She pulses and writhes, pulling you deeper as the energy climbs. An explosion ...

A Bunch of Chilling Rides, a Journey, One Manhunt and a lot of Fake Tans

“Zero Dark Thirty” The decade-long hunt for America’s most wanted terrorist: Osama bin Laden. After the September 11 attacks in 2001, Maya, a CIA operative, is confident that she knows where the terrorist is hiding. The film follows her and her team of Navy Seals across hazardous and dangerous ...