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Arts And Entertainment

Mayer fans rejoiced with the release of Paradise Valley

Mayer’s new album, a taste of ‘Paradise’

John Catalanotto Staff Writer September 4, 2013

The blues and pop communities both rejoiced as John Mayer made his return with his newest album, “Paradise Valley.” Mayer, who had plenty of recovery time after developing a granuloma, a benign mass...

‘Mortal Instruments’ follows in footsteps of popular teen films

Jonathan Stanko Staff Writer September 4, 2013

Ever since the crazed fame and success of the “Twilight” series, which began in 2008, movie studios have tried to replicate the teen popularity numerous times. There was “I Am Number Four” in 2011,...

Off the chart ‘Duck Dynasty’ ratings make reality TV history

Anastasia Formica Staff Writer September 4, 2013

America’s favorite rednecks returned to A&E for the fourth season of “Duck Dynasty” this month. The premiere made history with a record-breaking 11.8 million viewers according to the New York...

Juniors Sean Lynch, Thomas Worden and Andrew Genuario improvise Bad-Cop, Good-Cop.

Skits O’Frenicks captivate and engage audience

Alexandra Steinberg Staff Writer September 4, 2013

The Iona Players Improv group, the Skits O’Frenicks, put on their first show of the year to a packed room full of enthusiastic comedy fans on Friday Aug. 30 in the LaPenta Student Union End Zone,The...

Not such a good girl

Michelle Muzzio Staff Writer September 4, 2013

Over the past few years many children of the ‘90’s have had their childhood ruined with the corruption of popular, young celebrities. Last year, former Disney stars Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez...

Freshmen Kali Steverson and Emily Nevins in the final performance of Phaedra.

Spring Weekend sees tragedy in ‘Phaedra’

Writers can aim their focus to many interesting plot lines, but one of the most favored subjects is arguably that of Greek tragedies. Vengeful and mischievous gods, torrid love affairs, the cruel hand...

Fall Out Boy saves rock and roll

Alexandra Steinberg Contributing Writer May 1, 2013

Fall Out Boy is back and they want to save the genre of rock and roll with their fifth studio album. With such a statement album title like, “Save Rock And Roll,” fans were expecting a revival of “From...

Tune in to Scoutmaster Jack

Rachel Marie Paquin Arts and Entertainment Editor May 1, 2013

Despite final exams and papers demanding time and attention, the band Scoutmaster Jack released their first album “Pots, Pans, and Rubberbands” on April 20. Four friends from Yonkers, N.Y. started...

’42’ strikes out

It is common knowledge that Jackie Robinson was the first black player in professional baseball. How he got there, though, may be a mystery to most. “42” is a rousing sports drama, depicting...

Tom Cruise returns to sci-fi in ‘Oblivion’

Having played the starring role in successful science fiction films such as “Minority Report” in 2002 and “War of the Worlds” in 2005, Tom Cruise is no stranger to the world of sci-fi. After eight...

‘Catching Fire’ trailer sets fans ablaze

Michelle Muzzio Staff Writer May 1, 2013

“The Hunger Games” series written by Suzanne Collins is a sensation that has been likened to the encompassing nature of the “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” franchises. When the first novel was...

A creative look at dishonesty

Stasi Formica Staff Writer April 17, 2013

From March 3 until April 11, the Iona College Council on the Arts presented “Under the Rug: A Look at Institutional Dishonesty.” Curated by Erica Harney, the exhibit featured a wide array of artwork...

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