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EMU students perform 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' over the weekend

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, March 16, 2014

On Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, Eastern Michigan University’s Theatre for the Young gave a public performance of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” based on the book by C.S. Lewis.

Local hip-hop artist releases debut album

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

After 5 years in the making, Ann Arbor native Harlin Newcomb, 35, will be celebrating the release of his freshman studio album, “Ground Zero,” Jan. 25 at The Blind Pig, located at 208 S. First St. in downtown Ann Arbor. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and cover is $7 for 21 and up and $10 for 18-20. Newcomb and local rappers Nickie P., Bedroxx and Tru Klassick will be performing, along with DJ Chill Will from Tampa, Fla.

The Wurst Bar features something for everyone

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The problem I have with most pubs or bars is that I can either get great food or great beer, but never both. The Wurst Bar, 705 W Cross St., has solved that problem for me with a variety of menu options and a fantastic beer list. It ranks high on my list of local bars.

‘Parks and Rec’ star pens manly memoir

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

“Paddle Your Own Canoe” by Nick Offerman is a hilarious and charming guide to living life deliciously.

‘Killer’ themes give horror movies their scream factor

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

There are several types of horror films. There are the ones that you forget and confuse with others of the genre, and the ones that you remember. Then there are the ones that make you uneasy when you go to sleep that night or have you watching through your fingers. Something that really helps a movie out when it comes to the scare-factor is when it has a “killer” soundtrack.

10 nostalgic and scary programs bring the chills

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Every year Halloween brings around new creepy television shows, scary movies and eerie music. But there are some classics that come to mind every Halloween no matter how old they are that bring on the full-blown nostalgia.

‘Orange’ gives perspective on prison

By Amy Ryan · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

“Orange is the New Black” is the new show on Netflix that aired on July 11, 2013 and has the perfect recipe of comedy and drama. This witty series, created by Jenji Kohan, is roughly based on Piper Kerman’s experience in prison and the book she published afterword.

Pinky Promise has officially arrived at Eastern Michigan University with high hopes from Misha Byrd, president and Lydia Seale, vice president. Their vision is becoming a sisterhood bonded by their experiences and the chance to become closer to God with their choice of remaining sexually inactive until marriage.

Student organization encourages chastity

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

A woman feeling liberated and unashamed of her sexuality in a society that is explicitly fueled by sexual images and acts is appreciated, but how often is a woman celebrated for remaining pure in every sense of the word?