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Arts And Entertainment

Players’ perspective: A peek into ‘Curtains’

Laura Lubrano Contributing Writer February 21, 2013

The rumor around campus is that there’s a special kind of people known as show people. Starting Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. in Doorley Auditorium, the Iona community will have a chance to meet these people. The...

How the Harlem Shake went viral

Ian Redding Contributing Writer February 21, 2013

The “Harlem Shake” was released as a single from Brooklyn producer Baauer on May 22, 2012 on Mad Decent as a free promotional single. Little did anyone know at the time that the song would later take...

Mumford & Sons electrify sold-out crowd at Barclays

Charlotte Ference Contributing Writer February 21, 2013

Mumford & Sons have now secured their place at the top of the music industry after a mere two years since their Grammy nomination as Best New Artist in 2011. Now in 2013, their Grammy award-winning...

Can Fall Out Boy Save Rock and Roll?

Randa Kriss Staff Writer February 21, 2013

Channel your past preteen and let out a girlish shriek Gaels, because Fall Out Boy is back. After a three-year hiatus, the pop punk band announced that they were officially reunited Monday, Feb. 4. Not...

Katz provides laughter, music and talent

Stephen Nasti Contributing Writer February 21, 2013

The massive blizzard wasn’t the only thing the musicians had to face Feb. 10 at the Murphy Auditorium at Iona College. The lighting technician forgot to show, leaving the musicians squinting to see their...

Postal Service reunites

Adrianna Shashaty Staff Writer February 21, 2013

Indie fans, brace yourselves...The Postal Service is reuniting this spring. On Jan. 21, the band’s website was changed to only read “The Postal Service 2013,” hinting at the band’s reunion to celebrate...

Bowie is back

John Catalanotto Staff Writer February 21, 2013

At midnight on David Bowie’s 66th birthday, musicians, artists, fans and cult followers of “Labyrinth” rejoiced as Bowie released news of his 24th studio album “The Next Day.” The album art recycles...

‘Bodies’ leaves viewers warm

Jonathan Stanko Staff Writer February 21, 2013

“You haven’t lived until you have loved.” Whether or not “Warm Bodies” author Isaac Marion heard this quote before publishing his book in Nov. 2011 is irrelevant. What is intriguing is how this...

Disney intrigues fans with announcement of ‘Star Wars’ spin-offs

Stasi Formica Staff Writer February 21, 2013

Proud nerds everywhere were skeptical last October at the news that big-budget movie maker Walt Disney Co. bought the rights to George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise. A month ago, they announced plans...

Both Cooper and Lawrence are nominated for Oscars for their performances.

‘Silver Linings Playbook’ seeks to win gold

Claire Maurer Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor February 21, 2013

“Silver Linings Playbook” deserves its Academy Award nominations in all the acting categories. Without the performances of Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver, the film...

Here Comes…Honey Boo Boo

Michelle Muzzio Staff Writer February 21, 2013

In a moment of weakness, one is guilty of turning on the television to a channel everyone loves to hate: TLC. Whether it is to indulge a sweet tooth with “Next Great Baker” or fantasize about wedded...

‘Norbit’ Oscar effect

Margaret Andracchi Staff Writer February 21, 2013

With the Golden Globes, SAG Awards and BAFTA Awards behind us, we are coming to the end of this year’s award season. However, it is the Oscars that everyone is anticipating. Despite winning other awards...

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