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  • Gaga for the Lady: Gargoyle guide to entertainment, the week of Nov. 23-29

    Nov 24 – 12:25 am

    There's nothing as epic as "New Moon" on the horizon this week, but there's still plenty to keep you busy during Thanksgiving break. If movies about ninja assassins and post-apocalyptic wanderings aren't to your liking, then take a listen to Lady Gaga's newest album, which has won over Katy Metcalf as the pick of the week.

  • Film review: Cliché romance of "New Moon" proves irresistible

    Nov 23 – 1:23 am

    The movie version of "New Moon," the sequel to last year's "Twilight," opened in theaters on Friday, starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. Gargoyle reporter Eleni Yannelis gives her take on the movie's clichéd version of romance that millions of girls can't help but adore.

  • CD review: Snide commentary, sweet synth yield solid follow-up from The Swimmers

    Nov 21 – 4:25 pm

    The Swimmers, an indie rock band from Philadelphia, released their new album "People Are Soft" earlier this month. Katy Metcalf describes it as "incredibly cohesive in its sound and production … a fantastically solid listen." Check inside to see why.

  • Column: "New Moon" mania

    Nov 19 – 11:07 pm

    With "New Moon" opening in theaters Friday, there's no escaping the hype about Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. And that's just fine with Eleni Yannelis. "The original 'Twilight' novel made the New York Times' Best Sellers list, so I am not alone in my fascination with a teenage girl and her undead love interest who happens to be a 'vegetarian' vampire who sparkles in sunlight."

  • "New Moon" rising: Gargoyle guide to entertainment, the week of Nov. 16-22

    Nov 17 – 12:27 am

    "New Moon" is finally coming out! For those of you who aren't "Twilight" fans, it's also a good week in music and video games, with new albums from John Mayer and Norah Jones and the release of "Assassin's Creed II." On the concert front, violinist and Uni alum Chris Otto returns to town with the JACK Quartet for two performances at the Krannert Center.

The Arts at Uni

Productions, Concerts, Actors, Musicians, Artists

Fall play '09 photo essay: "The Miser," Act I

From a simple opening, Uni's fall play Molière's play The Miser", the story unfolds into a wild tale of four lovers seeking to marry the ones they truly love. A full cast of colorful characters adds plenty of humor to what evolves into a very sticky situation. Here, we take a look back at the Act I of Uni's production of this classic play.

A night to remember: Art auction raises almost $24,000 for faculty fund

Thanks to the generosity of one of Uni's most enthusiastic graduates, the school raised almost $24,000 this fall to support faculty development. Last month, Uni held an art auction made possible by the donation of 23 pieces of art to the school by 1950 alumna Ellie Stoddard Seibold. Ellie donated the art upon her death in 2002.

Works by four Uni students go on display in Millikin University art show

Works by four Uni students have been selected for display in Millikin University's third annual high school invitational art show, which begins Saturday and lasts until Dec. 4. The show begins with a reception and awards presentation. The students whose works have been chosen are Eddie Diazmunoz, Lisa Sproat, Andrea Bajcsy, and Rohit Palekar.

Movies

Film Reviews, DVD Reviews, Features, Lists, Commentary

Film review: Cliché romance of "New Moon" proves irresistible

The movie version of "New Moon," the sequel to last year's "Twilight," opened in theaters on Friday, starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. Gargoyle reporter Eleni Yannelis gives her take on the movie's clichéd version of romance that millions of girls can't help but adore.

Column: "New Moon" mania

With "New Moon" opening in theaters Friday, there's no escaping the hype about Bella Swan and Edward Cullen. And that's just fine with Eleni Yannelis. "The original 'Twilight' novel made the New York Times' Best Sellers list, so I am not alone in my fascination with a teenage girl and her undead love interest who happens to be a 'vegetarian' vampire who sparkles in sunlight."

Take it "Up" a notch with StudCo's movie night

Looking for something to do this Friday night? Student Council's got you covered with an all-school movie night in Uni gym. Admission is free to the 7:30 p.m. showing of the Disney-Pixar animated film "Up," recently released on DVD. Check inside for details and a summary of the film by "Up" enthusiast Nikita Dutta.

Music

CD Reviews, Concert Reviews, Features, Lists, Commentary

CD review: Snide commentary, sweet synth yield solid follow-up from The Swimmers

The Swimmers, an indie rock band from Philadelphia, released their new album "People Are Soft" earlier this month. Katy Metcalf describes it as "incredibly cohesive in its sound and production … a fantastically solid listen." Check inside to see why.

Concert review: The night Jay-Z came to Assembly Hall

So what did you do Thursday night? Thousands of hip-hop fans made their way to Assembly Hall to see superstar Jay-Z perform. Reporter Will Fernandez was at the scene as well to get the scoop. Although some of the supporting acts were less than stellar, there was no denying the brilliance of Hova himself.

CD review: New York's true giant, Jay-Z

Jay-Z arrives in town this week to perform at the Assembly Hall in support of his latest album, "The Blueprint 3." Critic Will Fernandez says this third and final installment of "The Blueprint" series turns out to be a good album but not on par with classic works such as "Reasonable Doubt" and "The Black Album," which gave Jay-Z his legendary status in today's hip-hop world.

Other A&E

Video Games, TV, Books, Dining, Pop Culture, Fine Arts

Gaga for the Lady: Gargoyle guide to entertainment, the week of Nov. 23-29

There's nothing as epic as "New Moon" on the horizon this week, but there's still plenty to keep you busy during Thanksgiving break. If movies about ninja assassins and post-apocalyptic wanderings aren't to your liking, then take a listen to Lady Gaga's newest album, which has won over Katy Metcalf as the pick of the week.

Film review: Cliché romance of "New Moon" proves irresistible

The movie version of "New Moon," the sequel to last year's "Twilight," opened in theaters on Friday, starring Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan. Gargoyle reporter Eleni Yannelis gives her take on the movie's clichéd version of romance that millions of girls can't help but adore.

CD review: Snide commentary, sweet synth yield solid follow-up from The Swimmers

The Swimmers, an indie rock band from Philadelphia, released their new album "People Are Soft" earlier this month. Katy Metcalf describes it as "incredibly cohesive in its sound and production … a fantastically solid listen." Check inside to see why.

Weekly Guides

Upcoming Releases, Performances, Shows in C-U

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Nov. 9-15

Another dull week in the entertainment world. Music releases are bad, movies in theaters are worse. For gamers, the much-anticipated release of "Modern Warfare 2" brings some cheer. The one bright spot is live music — specifically, Jay-Z's concert at Assembly Hall on Thursday., Check below for more information about the latest movies, music, local shows and more.

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Nov. 2-8

It looks like a slow week for the entertainment. From a remake of the classic "Christmas Carol" coming out in theaters (in 3D?!?) to The Swimmers' latest album in the music world, there aren’t too many highly anticipated new releases. Check inside for more about this week's films, CDs, DVDs, video games, and local shows.

Gargoyle guide to the week in entertainment, Oct. 26-Nov. 1

It's the last week before Halloween, so why not squeeze in a trip to a local haunted house? Katy Metcalf recommends the Wesley Haunted House, where all the proceeds go to the Wesley Evening Food Pantry. Of course, there's lots more going on in the entertainment world this week than Halloween. Check inside for the latest releases in film, CDs, DVDs, and video games.