Students make 'Noises'

Theater department presents spring play, British

By Carrie Wood

Bags and boxes are misplaced, doors malfunction and plates of sardines are thrown and caught amid the chaos as the director can be heard yelling instructions from out in the seats. The final dress rehearsal for "Nothing On!" is a mess. In contrast, "Noises Off!" had a much smoother dress rehearsal on Monday night.

Artist on exhibit in Women's Center

By Alex Plimack

The walls of the Women's Center are adorned with pieces of art, some pictures of sculptures, others reproduced prints. They range from the ethnically ambiguous figures crafted from wood and marble to a startling linoleum print of a black boy with a rope around his neck.

'Job' well done

An intriguing, entertaining look at historical bank heist

By Alex Plimack

Based on a true story, "The Bank Job" is like the "Ocean's Eleven" movies with a pulse of "The Italian Job" on steroids. Its real-world implications bring a certain gravitas to the proceedings, making it more than just a clever tale of clever thieves. The examination of the follow-up to the heist and the politics involved elevate "The Bank Job" from a "wham, bam, thank you ma'am" flick to something a bit more pleasurable.

Reel Deal: Taking one too many trips to 'Oz'

By Alex Plimack

I've always been a fan of "The Wizard of Oz." Blame my mom. I can't exactly recall the first time I saw the film, but what left a lasting impression on me was when I first saw the 60th anniversary restoration at the Senator Theatre in 1999. It was a classic movie in a classic theater.

'The Boondocks' is social commentary

By Fernando Madrigal

It's March. Black History Month may be over, but if Aaron McGruder and the folks at "The Boondocks" have anything to say about it, no one's about to forget about it. "The Boondocks," which airs Mondays at 11:30 p.m. on Cartoon Network, is a daily dose of animated race relations.

Held in comedic custody

"Reno 911!" cast members keep students arrested with laughter

By Nick Di Marco

Nearly 400 students were held in comedic custody of "Reno 911!" Deputies Garcia and Jones on Tuesday, March 4. The suspects filled the University Union Potomac Lounge for the event, spilling over onto the couches that lined the room. The Campus Activities Board sponsored the event.