The Student Committee on Programming Events, fondly known as SCOPE, has once again given the UNH community a wonderful Spring Weekend. Things got started with a bang on Friday night with the concert.Volunteers started arriving at Charger Gymnasium as early as 7:00 in the morning to start setting up for the big night. A total of four box trucks were unloaded that morning; the contents of the trucks transforming the gym into a concert venue. With everything set up and ready to go it was time to open the doors and let the crowd fill the gym. The show was ... [read more]
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The swingin' sixties were back at UNH this week with the theater department's rendition of A Flea In Her Ear, a sex farce set in the 1960s in Paris between a sketchy hotel, The Hotel Pussy á Go-Go and Victor Deboshe's living room. Flea was originally written in 1902 by George Feydeau, the father of the modern farce, and was translated by Frank Galati for a theater in Chicago. The show opens up in the living room of insurance agent Victor Deboshe (Jeremy Tortora). Madame Yvonne Deboshe (Sonnie Lebbing) calls for long time friend Lucille Homenides de Histangua (Sally Nieborsky) ... [read more]
The much anticipated X-Men Origins: Wolverine finally clawed its way into theaters on Friday, May 1. I, like many other fans of the X-Men and of Wolverine, came into the theater with jittery feet. I found myself waiting for each trailer to hurry up and finish, just to get the movie started. So there I am sitting and tapping my toes, with my girlfriend by my side just as anxious as me, until finally the lights dim down causing my eyes to focus on the film ready to begin. Now before I begin my criticism, I already expect the film ... [read more]
The Soloist hit theaters Friday, April 24, and both Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. contribute outstanding performances. As a matter of fact, I can't picture any other two actors better for their roles. The movie is based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayers Jr. (Jamie Foxx), a musical (cello) prodigy, and his unlikely encounter with Los Angeles columnist writer, Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr.) I must admit, the beginning of the film does drag a little, but once Jamie Foxx appears on screen, the chemistry between him and Robert Downey Jr. makes it hard to turn away from. ... [read more]
WEST HAVEN--Axes. Licks. Britney Spears. All were parts of the thunderous evening of the MEISA-sponsored 2009 Battle of the Bands.Held in the German Club on Monday, April 15, many students attended what was to be the three and a half hour-long concert jam-packed with seven bands, each fighting their way toward the number one spot. A panel of four judges scrutinized over the myriad of musical stylings, giving scores for originality, musicianship, showmanship, and success of satisfying the requirement of performing an original cover of a Britney Spears song.The first group up was The Trails, a minimalist and experimental duo ... [read more]
All is not glitter as gold in Hollywood. Child star Rubina Ali, a little girl that played a local child in the hit film Slumdog Millionaire, has recently been tangled up in a sales ring at the hands of her father.Upon the film's breakout success, all of its actors, including the children, have gained a large amount of wealth and fame all over the world, and in the film's core location: Mumbai, India.Various sources reported that Ali's father, Rafiq Ali Quereshi, allegedly tried to sell his daughter for a profit of $200,000 British Pounds to help raise his other children ... [read more]
LOS ANGELES-- Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress who considered herself lucky to be discovered by television executives after a long stage career that included a Tony award for the musical Mame, died Saturday at age 86.The star of the TV shows Maude and The Golden Girls died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side, family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, he said, but declined to give details."She was a brilliant and witty woman," said Watt, who was Arthur's personal assistant for six years. "Bea will always have a special place in my ... [read more]
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Snoop Dogg told jurors on Monday that he didn't hit a man suing him for millions of dollars with a brass-knuckle microphone during a melee at one of his 2005 concerts.The rapper (real name: Calvin Broadus) took the stand for nearly two hours and denied that he hit Richard Monroe Jr. during the show near Seattle. Broadus said he went back to his tour bus immediately after Monroe jumped on stage and was tackled by security.Broadus described the people who were on stage during a melee in which Monroe claims he was seriously injured. He identified several people ... [read more]
Spring Concert Friday? Check!Spring Carnival Saturday? Check!But what about Saturday night?Why, comedian John Heffron will be here of course!Show begins at 8pm (doors open at 7:30pm) on Satruday, May 2ndFree blankets to the 1st 100 people!Don't forget to bring your UNH student ID!A bit about John Heffron, from Wikipedia:John Heffron is an American stand-up comic. He grew up the oldest in his family. He is married to Rie Heffron, participant in the first season of reality show America's Toughest Jobs. He is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University. By the time Heffron reached 25 years of age, he was a ... [read more]
LOS ANGELES--Zac Efron has taken the box office crown from his Disney teammate Miley Cyrus.Efron's comedy 17 Again, in which he plays the youthful version of a middle-aged man magically transformed to high school age, debuted as the top weekend movie with $24.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.The No. 1 opening for the Warner Bros. movie solidifies the big-screen potential for Efron, who rose to fame with Disney's High School Musical series."There's no question that Zac's a star," said Dan Fellman, head of distribution for Warner Bros. "He's such a hard-working, talented individual. He certainly has given his all ... [read more]
by Zack Rosen; updated 04/14/09, 4:21pm:At tonight's Spring Concert Release party in the Alumni Lounge, SCOPE announced this year's Spring Concert 2009 lineup! Bands for the Friday, May 1 show are Third Eye Blind, Trapt, Trey Songz, and Blue Jupiter! The show will be at Charger Gymnasium on Friday, May 1, 2009. Doors will open at 6:30pm, show beings at 7:00pm. Ticket sale information will be announced later in the week. More details about Spring Weekend 2009 will be announced in the next couple weeks! If you're interested in volunteering, contact SCOPE at SCOPE@newhaven.edu or visit them in Bartels ... [read more]
Over breakfast I could still see the sorrow in his eyes. It was clear that UNH student Pat Kelly had lost the love of his life. And maybe even his will to live.For most students, spring break was filled with friends, sun, and maybe a few beers. For Pat Kelly, spring break contained the day he wished would never come: Mar. 20, 2009. The air date of the Battlestar Galacatica series finale.When he returned to school the next Monday, Pat had obviously lost that spring in his step. Allowing him to say goodbye the right way, I sat down with ... [read more]
WEST HAVEN--This January, Dani Felt and about 13 of her friends decided to write and record music onto an album to sell across the University of New Haven for the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation. While they are still in the process of recording, Felt's goal is to finish the CD before the end of the semester.Linda Creed was Dani's cousin and wrote the song "The Greatest Love of All." It brings Felt great pleasure to be creating this amazing CD. She also asks if anyone is interested in updates on the CD to contact her at dfelt1@newhaven.edu. With the ... [read more]
LOS ANGELES--Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Monday, April 6 to threatening and assaulting his girlfriend, fellow music star Rihanna.The 19-year-old R&B singer entered his plea, speaking in a soft voice, while standing alongside his lawyer, Mark Geragos. His mother sat in the first row, red-eyed.Within moments of the hearing, a lawyer for Rihanna said the singer was hoping a plea deal could be reached before the case goes to trial. "She would be pleased if this was over quickly," attorney Donald Etra said. He reiterated that Rihanna would testify if required.Brown was charged in March by Los Angeles County prosecutors ... [read more]
It has been a long time since a horror flick has received so much fan excitement and critic hype. The movie, directed by Peter Cornwell and staring Virginia Madsen, Kyle Gallner and Erik J. Berg as the main characters, is based on the true story of the reported haunting in Southington, Conn. IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON SEEING THE MOVIE, PLEASE DO NOT READ THE BACKGROUND OF THE TRUE STORY! TRUST ME; THIS IS FOR YOUR BENEFIT!According to reports made by the Snedeker family who lived in the home for two years before moving, a series of demons laid siege ... [read more]
The album art features a fierce-looking redhead crouched on the hood of a burgundy Mercury Cyclone and holding a sword. The redhead is Tacoma singer-songwriter Neko Case, and the album is her latest contribution, Middle Cyclone. Released Wedensday, March 4, Middle Cyclone is Case's fifth solo album and follows 2006's critically acclaimed Fox Confessor Brings the Flood. Case is more widely known for her work with The New Pornographers, but her solo work is equally powerful (she is often compared to Patsy Cline) and just as catchy. Unlike some of her earlier albums, the tracks of Middle Cyclone are distinctly ... [read more]
No press is bad press, and if anyone is a Chris Cornell fan like a I am, or..let me rephrase that...Chris Cornell addict, you probably have read numerous reports and articles about his latest release SCREAM.The third solo album by Chris Cornell, produced by Timbaland in Miami, Florida, has been loved with open arms by some, and burned like a witch at the stake by others. I will admit, when I first heard about the project a year ago I was very hesitant, and had my diva moment, "What is Chris doing? This isn't the hard brooding rocker from Soundgarden ... [read more]
DC Comics has transformed another of their graphic novel creations in to a movie of epic proportions.Watchmen is set in an alternative, violent past. Superheroes assist in winning the Vietnam War swiftly, leading to Richard Nixon becoming President for a couple more terms of office. Heroes or "masks" as they are referred to, begin to work for the governments of the world and go in to retirement. A Cold War looms over the U.S. and Russia hundreds of times worse than in our lifetime. Then the Comedian, a veteran hero, is murdered in his home. Paranoia seeps in the minds ... [read more]
Hello once again my gaming fans, it is I, your Charger Bulletin Gaming Guru, back from the nine hells to relinquish my wisdom upon thee. Now, typically I like to promote the games I think will best suit my similars out there, but I've had a change of heart. So watch out for these, oh champions of gaming! For these games may put you in a sadness coma that you will never come out of!!!!1.Stoked (Xbox 360): Now, we all know I'm not a fan of sports..."games." If you want to play a sport, go OUTSIDE! Living vicariously through your ... [read more]
MIAMI -- On top of the world a few months ago, Brazilian race car driver and Dancing with the Stars champ Helio Castroneves faces possible prison time if convicted at a tax evasion trial that began Monday with selection of a jury.An ethnically diverse panel of five men and seven women was chosen to hear the case, with attorneys' opening statements set for Tuesday.Castroneves, a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, smiled broadly as he entered Miami's downtown federal courthouse. Prosecutors say Castroneves, his business-manager sister Katiucia and Michigan attorney Alan R. Miller conspired to hide about $5.5 million in ... [read more]
LOS ANGELES--The big guns--Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn among them--went with black at Sunday's Academy Awards, but light colors and asymmetrical gowns topped the broader fashion trends.Jolie and Brad Pitt looked very much the part of the red carpet's golden couple at the Kodak Theatre in classic, almost retro, styles. She wore a black sweetheart-neck strapless gown by Elie Saab, accessorized with green drop earrings, and he wore a classic bow tie.Penn, in Giorgio Armani, also perfectly matched his wife, Robin Wright Penn. Vanessa Hudgens, in a black Marchesa gown with black and white tulle flowers on the ... [read more]
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has met Bollywood at the Academy Awards, and the makers of Oscar champ "Slumdog Millionaire" hope it's a sign of future melding between the U.S. dream factory with its counterparts in India and elsewhere in the world.A tale of hope amid adversity and squalor in Mumbai, "Slumdog Millionaire" came away with eight Oscars, including best picture and director for Danny Boyle.The low-budget production was a merger of India's brisk Bollywood movie industry, which provided most of the cast and crew, and the global marketing reach of Hollywood, which turned the film into a commercial smash, said ... [read more]
The movie Coraline hit theaters this Friday, Feb. 8 and like many fans of The Nightmare before Christmas, I went to theaters expecting a magnificent experience. To my surprise, the film is actually based on a novella written by Neil Gaiman (comic writer for "The Sandman").Aside from the television trailers and the great reviews, upon entering the theater this Saturday and putting on my 3D glasses, I couldn't help but feel hyped for the film. And when the lights turned back on in the theater as the credits began to roll, the audience stood on their feet and gave applause ... [read more]
WEST HAVEN--Saturday night, Feb. 7 the Office of Student Activities brought students off campus for a night at the movies. Taken is an action-packed thriller starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace. Neeson plays the roll of Bryan Mills, a former spy out to rescue his daughter no matter the cost.In the movie, Neeson gives up his career to move close to his estranged daughter Kim (Grace). During a trip to Paris to follow U2 on their European concert tour, Grace is kidnapped. After discovering that the culprits are Albanian slave traders, Neeson launches a mission to find and ... [read more]
WEST HAVEN--What do you get when you mix a few parts Seann William Scott (American Pie) with equal parts Paul Rudd (Knocked Up), Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and Elizabeth Banks? Why, you get Judd Apatow's Role Models, of course! SCOPE treated UNH to a screening of the movie last weekend, Friday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7.When energy drink representatives Wheeler (Scott) and Danny (Rudd) end up in trouble with the law, they are given the option to partake in a Big Brother program-Sturdy Wings.Each given a boy to look after and hang out with, it takes a while for common interests ... [read more]
WEST HAVEN--On Saturday, Feb. 7 at 9 p.m., Dodds Theater quickly filled with about 120 students to witness The Adult Circus, made up of Chris Chelko and Michael DuBois.Performing at over 80 colleges and universities, dozens of organizations and other exclusive venues, and for celebrities such as Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Jay Leno, and Conan O'Brien (just to name a few), this duo of performers amazed the UNH audience Saturday night. Self-dubbed "the variety show for adults and gifted children," The Adult Circus was comprised of music, stunts, magic, juggling, mind reading, balancing, and jumping on glass.Chelko and DuBois have ... [read more]
Ah, it's finally here-Valentine's Day. If you haven't made plans for you and your sweetheart yet, you're running out of time. Lucky for you, a movie date has remained a tried and true V-Day date and the theaters will be packed with worthwhile options right in time for the big day. Let's take a minute to run through all your options so that you choose the best movie match for you and your valentine this year.First, you've got to decide if you want to risk seeing a brand new release or if you want to give a semi-old movie a ... [read more]
I love a movie with a good trick ending. The Sixth Sense when you first realized that Bruce Willis' character was dead. Righteous Kill when the main killer of the story switched before your eyes. Even The Village, when you first notice that the villagers are part of some psychological experiment. Many movies, and their directors, are capable of pulling off a trick ending without having the audience feel as if they have been left in a cloud of confusion. This is not the case in the latest horror flick, The Uninvited.With a decent cast (Emily Browning and Elizabeth Banks), ... [read more]
Justin Vernon's revolutionary new project: Bon Iver (a French greeting for "good winter") has put out it's second official release since the critically acclaimed For Emma, Forever Ago put out by Jagjaguwar in 2007.The new release, an EP titled Blood Bank, has given Bon Iver a new opportunity to expand on his neo-folk style. His first album had been recorded and produced over three months solely by Vernon himself in a cottage in upstate Wisconsin with a few ancient instruments and some simple recording equipment, while battle a case of mononucleosis. Vernon's eccentric and in-depth personality has created a certain ... [read more]
Well its 2009, and with that comes new year's resolutions, longer days, the inauguration of President Barack Obama, and a month-long boom of award shows honoring the greatest films and television shows of the past year, and the actors, writers, directors, and composers that have contributed to their success.The biggest nominations this year are films like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Slumdog Millionaire, Doubt, Frost/Nixon, and Milk. Actresses Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathway, Kate Winslet are nominated numerous times for Best Lead Actress, Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, and Mickey Rourke have grabbed equal nominations for Best Lead Actor, ... [read more]