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Hunger Games Parody Comes to Tilles

By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer On Oct. 19, the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts hosted the live stage comedy “Hungry Hungry Games” at its concert hall. With the tag line “The funniest show in the district,” the “Hungry Hungry Games” takes on the treasured film franchise rooted in Suzanne…

Zombie Themed Events Rise like the Living Dead

By Michelle Morey Staff Writer As the AMC’s “The Walking Dead” gains popularity, more and more people have become interested in zombies and the idea of a zombie apocalypse. Venues in New York City held several zombie-related events this year. There was the 5K “Run for Your Lives” zombie run,…

Justin Timberlake’s 20/20 Experience Part 2

By Denielle Patterson Staff Writer On Sept. 30, Justin Timberlake released his fourth studio album, the 20/20 Experience Part 2, just six months after the debut of the first part. Timberlake’s comeback was greatly anticipated and welcomed after his last album release in 2006. Following several song and movie features…

Haim Makes Their Way to the Heart of the Listener

By Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer After releasing EPs and singles, touring constantly, and making a name for themselves since 2006, indie-pop band Haim has recorded their first-full length album “Days are Gone.” The album was released on Sept. 30 through Polydor Records. Four positively received singles were released before the…

Nothing Was The Same

David Otero Editor-in-Chief This is nothin’ for the radio, but they’ll still play it though ‘Cause it’s that new Drizzy Drake, that’s just the way it go In his third studio album released on Sept. 24 entitled “Nothing Was The Same,” Drake showed exactly the type of artist he is.…

Post Concert Dance Company Needs Help

Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor The Post Concert Dance Company (PCDC), founded in 1996, is a touring ensemble of student dancers who foster talent and explore the history and legacy of their art through a slew of residencies with established companies, such as Pilobolus and the Paul Taylor Dance…

Elvis Costello and The Roots Mix Rock and Hip-Hop

Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer “Wise Up Ghost,” a collaborative album by musical chameleon Elvis Costello and hip-hop legends The Roots, was released on Sept. 17. While Costello is known for his varied sound, he has never worked with hip-hop musicians until this album. Many people find two diverse groups don’t…

TV Shows To Look For This Fall

Jaclyn Gangi Copy Editor As summer ended, along with its beloved TV show hits, the buzz for the autumn TV line-up is a good bounce-back from summertime sadness. The fresh fall TV season offers brand new shows, recurring favorites, and even some spin-offs. There are a lot of upcoming premieres…

Stephen King’s Epic Shining Sequel

Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor In 1974, Stephen King was in need of a change. His first two novels, “Carrie,” and “Salem’s Lot,” both took place in small towns located in his home state of Maine. A step out of the comfort zone was in store, so King packed…

AM: The Sexiest Album of the Year

Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer AM, Arctic Monkey’s latest album became the bands fifth number one record in the UK. The band was formed in 2002, and by 2006, had grown an adoring internet fanbase following their debut full-length album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. To some,…