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I’m Just Being Honest
Optimism will lead to the eventual downfall of society
By Kelley Hargus
As a boy, Average Joe was always told that he could do anything he set his mind to, that he could be anything he wanted to be. Living next door was little Mary Blueyes, the girl of his dreams. And so, determined to win her heart, Joe dedicated his life to this pursuit.
Published December 3, 2010 - Opinion
Magical and Revolutionary?
The brand new iThing
By Kelley Hargus
Everyone who I’d talked to about the new iPad explained that I really needed to get my hands on one in order to fully understand the appeal. Hesitant to spend the minimum $499 on what many were calling a big iPod Touch, I chose the bum route.
Published April 30, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Sasquatch! Music Festival Preview
The Pacific Northwest’s Time to Shine
By Kelley Hargus
Sasquatch! comes but once a year and soon the time will be upon us. For the three long days of Memorial Day Weekend (May 29 – 31), all the troubles of real life fade into the landscape horizons and stress is a nonexistent emotion.
Published April 16, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Don’t Go to Heavy on the Makeup
Extreme makeover: home edition does more harm than good
By Kelley Hargus
Way back during the economic boom, Conrad Ricketts saw families in need, living in inadequate houses with heart wrenching stories of broken homes and immediately thought that he could make a difference. He could start a television show. And thus, “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” was born.
Published April 16, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Artist of the Issue: Olivia Turner
Undercover art cat
By Kelley Hargus
When I told some friends that I was going to interview junior Olivia Turner as the Artist of the Issue, several gave me baffled looks, questioning what type of art she did. I’d heard rumors that Turner was an amazing visual artist but despite having known her since the days of Jr. Huskies, had yet to see anything she’d drawn or painted.
Published March 26, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Celebrity Death Match
Who would win?
By Kelley Hargus
I don’t spend a lot of time reading gossip magazines, but when I do I often wonder about what’s going on behind the scenes; namely, the Hollywood grudges, clashing celebrity personalities and, more importantly, what would happen if things ever got out of hand. Using my extensive familiarity with this subject combined with data and facts, I’ve determined the winner of some of the most bizarre pairs of combatants around.
Published March 26, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
To All My Irish Goons
Ten things to do on St. Paddy’s day
By Kelley Hargus & Cally Shine
Every year, St. Patrick’s day brings millions of people a night of drunken, crazy times. Bars are open later and it’s by far Guinness’ most profitibal evening. But for us minors, drinking alcoholic beverages is out of the question and instead we might find ourselves desperately searching for activities to fill the lonely night. Rather that try to defy the law , here’s ten legal favorites from two little Irish lassies.
Published March 12, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Burton in Underland
Alice in Wonderland didn’t impress
By Kelley Hargus
I’ve been brought up in the ideal environment for Tim Burton films. Though I don’t doubt the genius that he is, throughout “Alice in Wonderland” I couldn’t help but wonder whether Tim Burton’s brilliant mind had become a predictable landscape, whether the things he created would ever again posess originality they once had. I couldn’t help but wonder just where the wonder had gone.
Published March 12, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
Quest for the Best: Trashy Reality Show
By Kelley Hargus
Television has had its highs and lows over the last few decades, with the creation of reality TV marked a joyous beginning to a new era. After shows like COPS began it all, some unscripted programs have faded slowly into boring oblivion, while others have skyrocketed onto my favorites list. Those that made the cut […]
Published February 26, 2010 - Arts & Entertainment
3D is the new 2D
But does it make any difference?
By Kelley Hargus
The year 2009 brought 15 blockbuster movies in 3D, as well as announcements from Pixar and DreamWorks that they plan to release all their movies in three dimensions from now on. Compared to the six 3D films that were released in 2008, it is clear that the market for 3D films is increasing.
