Student Reviews

Pokémon Black and White: a Review

IGN calls it “Amazing,” and Joystiq.com says that the game’s Unova region is “the best-looking setting of the Pokémon series so far,” but what is all the fuss about for Pokémon Black and White? On March 6, 2011, Pokémon trainers...

Radiohead’s New Release Blooms Into Life

On the 18th of February 2011, Radiohead released its eighth studio album, The King of Limbs. One of the definitive rock groups of our time, Radiohead is known for its innovative approach to music, and this latest release certainly perpetuates that...

The New Jungle and the Movie that Didn’t Win the Oscar

In 1906, young socialist Upton Sinclair rose from obscurity with the novel The Jungle, his expose of American meat packing. Sinclair’s version of the “Great American Novel” shocked the world with its gut-wrenching description of unsafe, unsanitary, and generally sickening...

Getting Ready for Hollywood’s Shining Moment

Two weeks ago, the American sports world held its biggest event of the year, the one and only Super Bowl; now, it’s time to shift our focus to the American entertainment world, as they get ready to hold their...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

The wait is finally over. For now. Part one of the final movie of the most popular children’s books this decade has been released and is a box office smash hit. The much anticipated release of Harry Potter and the...

Halo Reach Game Review

Quick Overview: Halo Reach brought back life to the Halo series, giving new and  interesting game modes, coupled with new maps, customization options, and new weapons. However, if you weren’t a fan of Halo before, these improvements  will not...

Those Summer Movies

Toy Story 3 Toy Story 3 was probably the most anticipated animated feature of the summer, and even with Pixar’s stunning reputation and track record, it stands out as Pixar’s crowning achievement. Sequels of successful franchises have often failed to live...