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Dance Showcase displays student choreography

The annual Spring Student Dance Showcase took place this weekend in the Falbo Theatre of the Creative Arts Center, displaying the talents of many West Virginia University School of Theatre & Dance students.
Gaming columnist says goodbye with top five games of all time

For years, I have given students at West Virginia University my opinions of video games.
‘Iron Man 3’ proves to be a success despite director change

Robert Downey Jr. is back and just as much of a witty a--hole as ever in the latest of the "Iron Man" franchise.

Classic rock artists make triumphant return

Spring and then summer rise from the remnants of fall and winter.
Slightly Stoopid to play at the Metropolitan Theatre

Slightly Stoopid will bring its Southern Californian mix of punk, reggae and pop/rock to Morgantown Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Metropolitan theatre.
Most anticipated music releases of fall 2012

The arrival of autumn usually means the return of football, back to school, and cooler temperatures. However, this fall will also usher in an onslaught of new album releases, especially in the indie and alternative categories. Below you’ll find a (far from complete) list of this fall’s most anticipated album releases.

Loud, energized at FallFest 2012

Fallfest 2012 was incredible.
Fall Fest 2012: Welcome back with a bang

What better way to start out the fall semester than seeing some of the hottest live music in the country?
U92 Remote to kick off radio season on Mountainlair green

New students will be able to hear what West Virginia University has to offer through your airwaves starting the first day of the fall semester.

‘Injury No. 4’ released after raising money

Cartoonists Ted May, Jeff Wilson and Mike Reddy have released a new issue of their comic book series "Injury" after raising money through a Kickstarter campaign.
Review: 'The Dudes' by Alex Schubert

In my attempt to read comics outside of my usual focus, I stumbled upon Alex Schubert’s work, and being as care free as I am I bought a few of his comics, not knowing what to expect.
Comics Uncovered: a look at the independents

It's no secret that even comic books have fallen to the schemes of big business, but does that understanding represent the entire medium?

‘In the Heights’ to bring award-winning performance to CAC

The Tony Award-winning hit musical "In the Heights" is coming to the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center Wednesday, May 30 as part of this year’s University Arts Series.
‘Young Frankenstein’ to come to life at the WVU CAC

The monster is alive and coming to Morgantown.

If you aren’t heading to the beach, take a mental vacation with books

Hopefully your spring break is going to be filled with adventure. But whether you’re going to a tropical location, lounging lakeside or even holing up in your bedroom for some necessary relaxation, you’re going to have some downtime.
Gaiman’s ‘The Graveyard Book,’ is not just for children

In the dead of night, on a quiet street somewhere in England, a family is murdered in their sleep by a mysterious man.

A guide to this fall’s can’t-miss programming

With summer winding down, many anticipated new shows and returning favorites await viewers as television networks gear up for a rush of fall premieres.
‘The Walking Dead’ makes a triumphant return to AMC for second half of second season

"The Walking Dead" returned to AMC Sunday with the eighth episode of its second season. Like the others, this episode was full of the usual drama and gore fans have come to expect. However, since the end of the last episode before its mid-season break, the tone has changed quite a lot.

‘The Bourne Legacy’ confuses, falls short

Although the latest "Bourne" blockbuster opened Aug. 10 sans its leading man and the film’s namesake, Matt Damon, the film brought in an impressive $14 million opening night.
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ exceeds expectations

Clearly one of the most highly anticipated films of this year, Christopher Nolan’s "The Dark Knight Rises" opened this weekend to mixed reviews and disappointment from some fans. However, if we remove the burden of viewers’ expectations from Nolan’s final installment in his larger-than-life take on the Batman, it proves itself as a standout in a pulpy sea of halfhearted superhero flicks.
‘Ted’ delivers, cements MacFarlane’s genius

Seth MacFarlane has a formula, and it works.

Mountaineer Idol to return to Mountainlair

West Virginia University’s Mountaineer Idol is back in full swing Friday night in the Mountainlair Ballroom, with the action beginning at 8 p.m.
Mountaineer Idol contestant to play at 123 tonight

Mountaineer Idol runner-up, budding rhythm and blues artist and entrepreneur Ellis Lambert is set to perform at 123 Pleasant Street tonight at 10 as part of SoundVision's: Got 16z Part four hip hop and R&B showcase featuring 10 local acts.

Local fashion boutique named one of nation’s best

Local business Park & Madison Boutique has been making major magazine and television network headlines this summer. The boutique was recently named one of the top 50 boutiques in the United States by Elle magazine. This puts Park & Madison Boutique in line with other nationally recognized boutiques such as Barneys New York.
Summer fashion is here and more stylish than ever

Despite the erratic change in weather, bathing suit season is upon us. Don’t give in to your urge to wear rain boots and sweatshirts or grab a pint of ice cream and watch a sad movie. Instead, pop in the P90X and get ready to flaunt your body in this season’s hottest beach wear.

Morgantown boasts a variety of eateries

As West Virginia University students make their way back to Morgantown, so do their appetites. Morgantown has restaurants to cater to any craving incoming students, parents and family members could have.
Satisfy your sweet tooth: Motown’s top desserts

In every college town, there are many different restaurants, cafes, bistros and fast-food joints, but the exceptional ones always break away from the pack.

Paul Mesaros Gallery to display ceramics student’s work

It’s out with the old and in with the new at the Paul Mesaros Gallery at the Creative Arts Center.
Ceramicist Jordann Wood to speak to art students at CAC

The West Virginia University Creative Arts Center will host nationally know ceramicist Jordann Wood for a special speaking engagement aimed at WVU art students, Thursday, Feb. 9.

‘Kinect: Star Wars’ fails to capture the full experience of films

"Kinect: Star Wars" for Xbox 360 dropped April 3 amid high expectations.
‘Madden’ series returns with improved physics, gameplay

The NFL season is entering the playoffs and winding to a close, ushering in a depressing time of year for gridiron junkies: the offseason.