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One Direction

3/30/2015, 10:03pm

Zayn Malik leaves One Direction in wake of scandal

By Laura Kreiser

Zayn Malik, the second most popular band member of One Direction, has decided to leave the band. On Wedensday, March 25, the band released a statement saying that while the band will continue as a four-piece for its world tour and fifth album, the band was saddened to see him leave. “We’re really sad to see Zayn go, but we totally respect his decision and send him out love for the future.” This was part of the official statement posted on Facebook Wednesday.

3/30/2015, 9:59pm

Angelina Jolie makes bold choice in cancer prevention

By Matthew Kline

Angelina Jolie recently announced her choice to have her ovaries removed to prevent cancer, sending the Internet and female community into a whirl. Jolie is very much considered a sex symbol in today’s society, so her choice to remove her ovaries has a very positive effect on women.

3/30/2015, 9:55pm

Making a mountain out of Molehill

By Sarah Eyd

Peter Manhart, lead singer of the Chicago-based alternative band Molehill, stood on top of a table and chairs singing to a mesmerized crowd at The Thought Lot on Saturday, March 27.

3/23/2015, 11:04pm

Rhythm in the Night captivates audiences

By Shannon Keene

Rhythm in the Night, the Irish dance spectacular, left the audience spellbound this past St. Patrick’s Day What a night to hear the rhythm that left the audience mesmerized on the Luhrs Preforming Arts Center stage last Tuesday.

3/23/2015, 10:56pm

Ship’s Got Talent brings surprises in round 2

By Laura Kreiser

“Ship’s Got Talent” went for its second round on Wednesday, March 18, leaving many in anticipation for the final round. The night started off with the stage set aglow by lights and the judges calmly sitting at their table, waiting for the acts to start.

3/23/2015, 10:52pm

McFarland USA: An inspiring tale for teenagers

By Justin Lee

Ever hear of McFarland, California? Probably not. If it were not for cross country coach Jim White, played exceptionally well by Kevin Costner, McFarland would have been one of those forgotten, small American towns.

3/23/2015, 10:50pm

‘Empire,’ the breakout show everyone is talking about

By Justin Lee

Chops, beats, parallels, murder. That is what you will get with Fox’s new hit, “Empire.” In order to avoid spoilers, I will only be reviewing the pilot (first episode). To start, the Lyon family owns Empire Enterprise, a mega-profit record company in charge of producing rap and R&B artists.

3/23/2015, 10:45pm

Alternative rock legends release first track from upcoming album

By Josh Torzillo

Alternative rock trio, Muse, released the first single off their upcoming album “Drones.” The track, titled “Psycho,” shows a return to Muse’s riff rock tendencies of the ’90s, mixed with the more structured, anthem-like sounds of their more recent albums. Muse has been at the forefront of alternative rock music for over a decade and, with “Psycho,” they recycled a riff used in concert jams from their early days and turned it into an almost radio-friendly single.

3/23/2015, 10:38pm

"Believe” in Mumford & Sons

By Josh Torzillo

British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons released the first single from their upcoming third album, “Wilder Mind.” The track, titled “Believe,” has a much different sound from earlier singles by the band. In what can only be described as a radical change in production, the band seems to have decided to go electric.

3/23/2015, 10:36pm

Izzy’s View

By Isabella Angelone

“Bates Motel” returned with a slight bang on March 9, setting up a nice return for the Bates family and everyone involved.