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Arts And Entertainment

Silence plays a role in AFI’s ‘Burials’

Patrick Lynch Staff Writer November 1, 2013

AFI’s ninth album, “Burials,” was released on Oct. 22. Many people may not recognize the band; AFI sang the big hit “Miss Murder” which appeared in multiple music games including “Guitar Hero,”...

PRISM: Perry trades ‘teenage dream’ for mature tone

Mick Potthast Staff Writer October 30, 2013

Five years ago, a tongue-in-cheek, pop-rock anthem about bi-curiosity took over radio airwaves as the world was introduced to a California girl once known as Kathryn Elizabeth Hudson.Ten number one singles,...

SNL cameraman gives students a taste of show business

Ashley Billone Staff Writer October 30, 2013

“Saturday Night Live” cameraman Jason Kasoff came to Iona to speak of his experiences in television. With his presentation held in the Murphy auditorium on Oct. 17, students slowly started flooding...

New gallery exhibition explores nature in art

Michelle Muzzio Staff Writer October 30, 2013

Nature has always inspired artists. Iona offers a picturesque view of nature every fall, so it makes sense that the Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery in the Iona College Arts Center would also attempt to...

Senior Pieter Maddens acted as assistant director, and junior Sean Lynch as director.

Players shine in Woody Allen comedy

The Iona Players received many laughs for their rendition of Woody Allen’s comedy, “Don’t Drink the Water.”Junior Sean Lynch directed the play, which ran for four nights Oct. 24- 27 in Doorley...

The magic of Quidditch comes to life in new documentary

Randa Kriss Staff Writer October 30, 2013

The holidays are coming soon, but the gifts for the Harry Potter fandom have already arrived. J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. announced the production of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” and...

‘Breaking Bad’ finale leaves fans satisfied

Jaromir Francois Contributing Writer October 17, 2013

For all the “Breaking Bad” fans that wanted some closure, the much anticipated series finale left viewers satisfied and happy. It has been two weeks without Mr. White’s chicanery but the finale is...

Don’t panic about Panic!: their fourth album is strong

Alexandra Steinberg Staff Writer October 16, 2013

“Panic! At the Disco” returned this fall with their fourth album “Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!” which was released Oct. 8.Every Panic! album has had a drastically different sound, and “Too...

‘Gravity’ pulls audience into space

Jonathan Stanko Staff Writer October 16, 2013

Space: the final frontier. Hollywood has tried to capture the innate terror that space evokes in people, but most attempts have come up short.There are some exceptions that buck the trend. Ridley Scott’s...

Jennifer Lawrence in ‘Harper’s Bazaar UK.’

Lawrence speaks about weight pressure

Marisa Tomsky Staff Writer October 16, 2013

Despite her “girl on fire” reputation, Jennifer Lawrence hasn’t always been hot in the eyes of the industry.Lawrence, who is best known for her wit, charm and talent, has been repeatedly criticized...

‘Duck Dynasty’ family takes on fashion world

Anastasia Formica Staff Writer October 16, 2013

“Duck Dynasty” star Sadie Robertson made her debut into the world of fashion during this year’s New York Fashion Week. The 16-year-old entrepreneur not only walked the runway, she also worked with...

Alumnus Rudy Cecera poses with Kristina Thompson who plays Mabel in Ceceras silent film.

Iona community collaborates on silent film

Alexa Filipe Staff Writer October 16, 2013

Iona’s Mass Communications Media Director Mike Damergis and Iona alumus Rudy Cecera have put in many hours and creative energy into writing, producing and editing a short silent film called “Mabel’s...

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