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`Coheed and Cambria: The stellar sounds of Sci-fi
An epic sci-fi conceptual album series.
This describes Coheed and Cambria’s newest album, “The Year of the Black Rainbow,” released April 13. This is their fifth album, and is a prequel to their first four albums about the rock sci-fi story called “The Amory Wars” written by lead singer Claudio Sanchez.
CD Review: Jason Castro from American Idol’s debut album
A former contestant on American Idel released a new album. With only eight tracks, this album is initially entertaining, but becomes stale by the fourth track.
Castro was born in Dallas and now lives in Rockwall, Texas. He is most famous for his dreadlocks and his appearance as a contestant on “American Idol” during the 2008 season. He was voted off the competition May 7, 2008.
Poetry Review: Mixed feelings by Beth Ann Fennely
Not all poetry leaves a fuzzy feeling in the reader. Some poems are initially enjoyable, but leave a strange feeling afterward; like delicious Mexican food gives eaters indigestion.
Beth Ann Fennelly’s newest collection of poems, “Unmentionables,” is a lot like Mexican food. It is bold, sexy, spicy, and at many times creepy and gross, leaving a strange feeling in the stomach. Instead of turning the reader off completely, this mix of characteristics makes her poems all the more interesting and enjoyable to read.
Filipino bilingual poet explores inner thoughts and memories
Poetry can be deeply personal and revealing about the inner struggles of the poet.
“Bird Eating Bird,” a debut collection of poems by Kristin Naca does just that. A Filipina-American poet, she was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Northern Virginia. She earned her B.A at the University of Washington, her M.A. in English Linguistics at the University of Cincinnati, an MFA at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska. She speaks both Spanish and English, which is reflected in her bilingual poetry.
Employers provide students with job market advice
Sage advice, people in business dress, and tables loaded with free items made the scene at the Job Expo March 31.
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SMC Multi-purpose room, 42 businesses set up at tables and offered students a chance to make an impact with human resource representatives. The representatives took resumes and set up interviews with some of the job-seeking students. They also had advice for students looking for internships or employment in the current economy.
The new play Princess Bubonic to open soon
Loise is an innocent, nerdy girl who secretly dreams of being a big time rapper.
The play featuring Loise, is called “Princess Bubonic,” opens at the theatre in Dutcher Hall April 8 and 9 at 8 p.m. Chelsea Senic, a staff writer for The Snapper, is directing the show.
Captivated by Shutter Island
“Shutter Island” is a movie set in the 50s on the dark and damp Shutter Island, located off the coast of Boston, which houses a mental hospital for the criminally insane. Federal Marshall Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) meets his partner, Federal Marshall Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) on a ferry headed to the island.
…Alice in Denial
Tim Burton has done it again, and no, that is not a good thing.
The worst part about this movie is that it has a plot, a plot that is easy to follow and, worst of all, predictable. Summed up in a single sentence: A full grown Alice returns to wonderland to obtain the vorple sword and kill the Jabberwocky.
Today in History
March 25, 2010
1911- Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City
In one of the darkest moments of America’s industrial history, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City burned down, and killed 145 workers, on this day in 1911. The tragedy led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of factory workers.
Steven Lynch Canceled
Stephen Lynch was originally scheduled to perform March 20 at 8 p.m. at the Pucillo Gym, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was cancelled.