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PauseBreak: ‘Final Fantasy XIII’ puts a new spin on old series

The midnight release for "Final Fantasy XIII" was probably the second biggest midnight release I’ve ever been to. Full story

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PauseBreak: ‘Final Fantasy XIII’ puts a new spin on old series

Film festival to ‘move’ community

Punk rockers take the stage at 123 this weekend

Several planetarium shows scheduled for the weekend

TunedIn: Conan’s 30-city tour will fill the pompadour-sized void

HaveYouSeen? ‘Ed Wood’ remains an underrated classic

‘Plastic Beach’ a solid release from Gorillaz

Music

‘Plastic Beach’ a solid release from Gorillaz

Since its creation in 1998, Gorillaz has become one of the most unique and recognizable groups in music, mainly because it doesn’t exist.

UndergroundSound: March 10, 2010

Citizen Cope, Debi Nova, Frightened Rabbit, Groove Armada

Never Say Never’s ‘What Is Love?’ adds new element to boybands

Never Shout Never’s latest album "What is Love?" is full of the band’s signature cutesy qualities but also offers some in-your-face lyrics.

U92 Debut LP: ‘Broken Bells’

Welcome to Debut LP from U92, a weekly review of alternative music from the official campus radio station.

Hillbilly Gypsies continue bluegrass success

When it comes to bluegrass, few local groups have made names for themselves throughout the region like the Hillbilly Gypsies.

Books

WVU student holds book signing

LaToya Jones to sign copies of her first novel

LaToya Jones, sophomore pre-criminology and investigations major at West Virginia University, is holding a book signing for her first book, "Stripped and Scorned," Saturday at The Hilton Garden Inn.

Readers aren’t ‘Scorned’ after reading Jones’ book

LaToya Jones’ first book, "Stripped and Scorned," was published last year and Jones shows good promise as a writer.

‘Wish’ adds magic to coming-of-age novel

Alexandra Bullen, a young adult fiction writer, made her debut this month with the novel "Wish."

Kathy Griffin pokes fun at self in memoir

"D-List" reality star Kathy Griffin, released her first book titled "Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According To Kathy Griffin."

Lauren Conrad tries to move beyond reality TV with release of second book

Lauren Conrad, former star of "The Hills," has broken away from the reality TV circuit, burst onto the fashion scene and is now working her way into the world of books.

Dining

New pizzeria opens on Walnut St.

Morgantown now has another pizzeria trying to get a slice of business from local residents.

International Dinner Sunday

West Virginia University’s International Student Organization is inviting students and other members of the Morgantown community to take part in its annual International Dinner Sunday.

Local restaurant renamed Saffron

Saffron, formerly The Cafe of India on the Mileground, had its grand opening last week.

Tailpipes brings ’50’s-style diner atmosphere to Morgantown

Tailpipes, a new downtown restaurant recently opened on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and has remained busy since.

Diner to update classic burger and shake shop

Tailpipes is an old fashioned diner-style restaurant with a modern twist and will be the newest addition to the High Street strip of businesses located in downtown Morgantown, W.Va.

TV

TunedIn: Conan’s 30-city tour will fill the pompadour-sized void

Some of the best news of the week was delivered via Twitter Thursday: Conan O’Brien is coming back April 12.

Oscar shows need improvement

There was something unsettling when Tom Hanks hurriedly announced the Oscar winner for Best Picture at Sunday’s show.

NBC’s reality series asks celebs ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’

For the first time in a long time, NBC has some great programming on its hands.

‘The Bachelor’ picks wrong girl

On the latest "Bachelor" finale, pilot Jake Pavelka shocked viewers with his choice of proposing to the widely disliked Vienna Girardi.

2010 Academy Awards winners and losers

This year marked the first time the Academy Awards was hosted by two people.

Fine Arts

Students celebrate Chinese New Year

While most people’s New Year’s festivities have ended, the Chinese culture is just starting its New Year.

‘Urban Transformations’ debuts at CAC

Nicola Lopez’s exhibit on display until March 5

While the world might seem concrete and harsh, some artists work to take these elements and shape them into something provocative.

Artist depicts ‘Yesterday and Today’

At 86 years old, local artist Salvatore "Sam" Madia is still producing vibrant works of art in hopes it will make people stop and think.

New studio gives WVU Ceramics Dept. year-round distribution

The West Virginia University Ceramics Department’s biannual Holiday Pottery Sale will no longer be one of the few times allotted for the public to view WVU students’ and staff’s handcrafted ceramics, according to Christopher Brown, a research associate in the department.

Art fraternity presents first show today

Annual ‘Gallery of Gifts’ will also have opening reception

The Monongalia Arts Center will host two gallery openings today: "The Gallery of Gifts" and "The Bevy" by West Virginia University’s Eta Lambert Chapter of Kappa Pi.

Movies

HaveYouSeen? ‘Ed Wood’ remains an underrated classic

After Tim Burton’s "Alice in Wonderland" left me yearning for the days of his earlier work, I thought it would be a good idea to showcase one of his past films.

All-star cast saves ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’

It’s easy to feel sorry for "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua’s latest film, "Brooklyn’s Finest."

Burton’s ‘Alice’ is no ‘Wonderland’

While plenty of people were ready and waiting for Tim Burton to put his trademark visual style to "Alice in Wonderland," I was left underwhelmed.

Despite flaws, Smith’s ‘Cop Out’ still a worthwhile action comedy

After spending the last 15 years making talky, low-budget comedies like "Clerks" and "Chasing Amy," director Kevin Smith has entered the action-comedy arena with his new film, "Cop Out."

‘The Crazies’ is a suspenseful thriller

"The Crazies," released Feb. 26, is a remake loosely based on the 1973 George Romero film of the same name.

Events

Film festival to ‘move’ community

The West Virginia Mountaineer Short Film Festival takes place this weekend at the Warner Theatre.

Punk rockers take the stage at 123 this weekend

It will be a punk weekend with The Gentlemen at 123 Pleasant Street starting tonight. Morgantown Celtic punk band The Gentlemen, known for its take on "Country Roads," will play a show tonight and Sunday in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

Several planetarium shows scheduled for the weekend

The Tomchin Planetarium and Observatory hosts a number of shows tonight. The planetarium will show "Impact Earth" beginning at 7 p.m. The hour long show places the spotlight on the dangers space objects like asteroids, comets, meteors and meteorites can pose to Earth.

Mike Diesel, Ray Price at Comedy Caravan

Mike Diesel and Ray Price are the headliners for West Virginia University’s Comedy Caravan this week. Price, an Ohio native, has always been described as awkward, and he calls himself a bona-fide computer geek. "I am really just an awkward, out of place, overweight geek," Price said.

World-renowned artist Hasan Elahi to lecture at CAC

World-renowned artist Hasan Elahi lectures today at 5 p.m. in the Bloch Learning and Performing Hall at West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center. His lecture will include discussions on the government’s relations with other nations and how power plays a major part in governmental duties.

Fashion

Warm weather marks beginning of spring sales

The weather is finally warming up, allowing students to shed layers and don a lighter wardrobe.

Hits and misses from Oscar’s red carpet

Sunday was not only the biggest night in the film industry but also one of the biggest in the fashion industry.

‘Tacky or Tasteful’ benefits alcohol education

Students will have the opportunity to learn about alcohol education in the "Tacky or Tasteful?" fashion show Monday.

How to afford designer fashion on a student budget

It’s always nice to buy clothes at low prices, especially if you’re a college student.

WVU fashion goes to Pittsburgh

A group of students from the Fashion Design & Merchandising program at West Virginia University are heading to Pittsburgh today to get some outside experience.

Theater

M.T. Pockets debuts new production

The M.T. Pockets Theatre Company will perform "Home Is Where Your Hat Is" at the Monongalia Arts Center starting Thursday.

‘The Wiz’ comes to Morgantown

The Morgantown Theatre Company is performing "The Wiz" this weekend at the South Middle School Auditorium.

Spaniard fights windmills at WVU

Israel Ballet Company performs ‘Don Quixote’ at CAC

The Israel Ballet Company performed "Don Quixote" in front of a mostly full concert theater Monday night at West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center.

Gilliam’s vision comes through with ‘Parnassus’

The troubles director Terry Gilliam has had bringing his unique visions to the screen have become legendary.

Students to perform ‘Summer and Smoke’

The newest play being shown at West Virginia University’s Creative Arts Center is "Summer and Smoke." Opening night is Thursday at 7:30.

Comics

Old comics return in ‘Blackest Night’

DC Comics has been bringing back old superheroes and super villains as part of its ongoing "Blackest Night" saga.

Comic book fans ‘Marvel’ at Disney purchase

The Walt Disney Company is currently committed to purchasing Marvel Publishing Inc. for approximately $4 billion.

Video Games

A game’s music can often change how they are played, remembered

Video game music is more important than it is typically given credit for being.

PauseBreak: ‘Dante’s Inferno’ relies on shock value

It seems the video game industry is running out of ideas.

HaveYouPlayed? ‘Rocket Knight Adventures’ mixes jet-packs, opossums

Back in the days of sprites and cartridges, one company was the king of sidescrollers, releasing classics like "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time" and "Castlevania."

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