“Man of Steel” has action, yet lacks pathos

Like the one man trinity known as Superman/Clark Kent/Kal-El, producer Christopher Nolan and director Zack Snyder have a difficult time maintaining a consistent cinematic identity with their “Man of Steel.” “Steel” is an origin story that tells how Kal-El was born, shows how Clark was raised by foster parents in Kansas, and finally how Superman came to be.

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The Purge has a great premise, but misses the mark

Imagine a United States of America without crime. Imagine our country with an employment percentage higher than Steve Nash’s career free throw percentage (90.42 percent as of today).

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After Earth’s bright spots get lost amongst its faults

1 out of 4 Stars It’s always fun to open up a movie review with a spoiler. Did you know that the Will Smith/Jaden Smith adventure movie “After Earth” is written and directed by M.

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The Hangover Part 3 disappoints

I’m of the opinion that comedies, like horror movies, should be reviewed with a special filter.

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Movie “Mud” proves McConaughey’s acting abilities

With “Mud,” writer and director Jeff Nichols has done the impossible by making me a believer in Matthew McConaughey’s acting ability.

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All performance pieces accepted at Slam and Jam

Are you a fan of acoustic guitars, poetry recitations, throw-pillow chairs, a relaxed environment and socks being optional? Then you need to attend the next Slam and Jam event at the OneLove Culture Shop at 27 East Cross St. in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. The building is co-owned by Jonathon Doyle and Brooke Wilbanks. The couple was very happy with the inaugural event and plans to host many more like it.

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Students’ April Fool’s jokes

Josh Parker, creative writing major— “My neighbor’s dad made a fake dummy of his son by filling a garbage bag with hay and putting his son’s clothes on it. Then he waited until his wife was coming home to dangle the dummy out of the second story window of his house. On first glance, it was really scary for her and she freaked out!”

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Ypsi Christian group performs at Eastern

This past Monday at Eastern Michigan University’s Student Center, the student body was treated to a passionate and enthusiastic performance from the Christian group Kingdom Come.

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EMU Cooks! free class to help students make healthy meals

Winter is over (according to the calendar), and it’s time for Eastern Michigan University’s student body to start getting back into shape. While exercise is a necessary evil for any healthy body, a proper diet is of equal importance.

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Find a soulmate at EMU

Looking for love but fed up with bar floozies and online “Catfish”? Fear not: From the creative mind of Eastern Michigan University student Alex Nelson comes a new alternative for the single and looking: “The Eastern Hookup.”

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