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New Orleans Summer Happenings

By Liz Mandel | Apr 24th, 2009 | Category: April 24th Print Edition, Arcade, Features

A lot of people get bummed about staying in New Orleans over the summer because of its at-times unbearable heat, but don’t feel defeated. You are strong, you are determined and you are in one of the greatest cities in the world. There are endless possibilities for a person who stays in this town for […]



Lactose tolerant: this milk isn’t sour

By Liz Mandel | Mar 12th, 2009 | Category: Arcade, February 20th Print Edition

Director: Gus Van Sant
Genre: Drama
Focus Features
Grade: A
This Milk’s not sour
“Milk,” a controversial and brilliant movie, has been nominated for an impressive eight Academy Awards. With director Gus Van Sant leading the wonderful biographical drama, it is sure to win at least a few awards on the long-awaited Oscar night.
“Milk” tells the story of Harvey Milk (Sean […]



Listen to “Tonight” today

By Liz Mandel | Jan 31st, 2009 | Category: Arcade, January 29th Print Edition

After releasing a somewhat disappointing second album, Franz Ferdinand has now come out with a third, much more spirited CD that’s sure to impress: “Tonight: Franz Ferdinand.” The incredibly upbeat tracks take the band home to where their true fans expect them to be, producing music that is fun and heated, passionate and good-humored. More […]