review

'Little Shop of Horrors' exceeds expectations

By Emily Slomovits · Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015

In my three years at EMU, I’ve seen some wonderful theatre. But, the current main stage production, “Little Shop of Horrors,” is the best show I’ve seen here, hands down. Júlia Miyahara, a freshman majoring in international affairs, said, “I really like this musical, because it touches on a lot of real-life issues like poverty and domestic violence... I had very high expectations for this production, and it exceeded them by a lot.” The show is somewhat paradoxical – on one hand, it’s a frothy, entertaining and stylized show with catchy Motown music, while on the other, it’s a dark, grim, sometimes scary look at the lengths people will go to in order to get what they want.

Casablanca brings Mediterranean flavor to Ypsilanti

By Magdalena Rieder · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015

Morocco meets Ypsilanti on Washtenaw Street’s new, six-month old restaurant, Casablanca. If you’re looking for a taste of something original, fresh, affordable, and very close to Eastern’s campus, then you should check them out. This hole-in-the-wall hotspot has delicious and authentic Mediterranean flavors just waiting to be explored.

Purple Rose Theatre debuts thought-provoking play about zombies

By Emily Slomovits · Sunday, June 28, 2015

For as long as humans have told stories, there have been cultural obsessions with monsters.

Encore Theatre's production of South Pacific gives a fresh approach

By Emily Slomovits · Sunday, June 14, 2015

The city of Dexter’s Encore Theatre has had a history of putting on enjoyable musical theatre for eight years now and its latest offering, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic, South Pacific, follows in that tradition.

The American Sniper

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

The movie American Sniper has been the most talked about movie of 2015 thus far. It has had rave reviews as well as harsh criticism.

Sam Amidon to visit Ann Arbor during U.S. tour

By Sophie Barterian · Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Folksinger Sam Amidon, born in Brattleboro, Vermont, is going on tour this winter to promote his new album, Lily-O.

James Davis makes a powerful comeback

By Sophie Barterian · Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014

Raised on American blues, James “Boo Boo” Davis is one of the remaining few musicians who learned to sing and play the blues first-hand while picking cotton in the Mississippi Delta.At 71 years of age, we still haven’t seen the last of Boo Boo Davis. Black and Tan Records dug up this lesser known bluesman and asked him to record a couple of his songs with only a harmonica and his voice.

Tintypes: A journey through American History

By Noëlle Parlette · Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014

A production of the Tony-nominated musical, Tintypes will take place at the Quirk Theatre on November 21 and 22 at 7pm, November 23 at 2pm, December 4, 5, 6 at 7pm, and December 7 at 2pm. The musical will be accompanied by a live music ensemble, and the usual cast, normally made up of five members has been expanded to twelve.

The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I

By Mona Beydoun · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014

On November 13th at 7:30 pm Dr. Robert Peavler with the help of pianist Kevin Bylsma, and Eastern Michigan student dancers along with actors Danielle Clevenger, Stephen Lambert, and Theodore Hauke, will present his faculty voice recital in Pease Auditorium, The Lads in Their Hundreds: Songs and Arias of World War I.

'Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor' a refreshing gaming experience

By Kevin McCoin · Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, the new game from Monolith Productions, is one of the most refreshing experiences to have in current gaming. Shadow of Mordor takes place sometime between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Daniel Radcliffe's performance the only thing worth watching 'Horns' for

By Sean Handler · Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014

Daniel Radcliffe goes from boy wizard to something quite demonic in his newest film work, Horns. He plays a young man named Ig who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, a crime which he knows that he didn't commit. The urge to get back at those who wronged him manifests as something quite frightening indeed - a pair of horns that sprout from his head, giving him a devilish image and eventually dark powers that get stronger as the film goes on.

EMU students perform 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' over the weekend

By Kayla Boyd · Sunday, March 16, 2014

On Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15, Eastern Michigan University’s Theatre for the Young gave a public performance of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” based on the book by C.S. Lewis.

Local hip-hop artist releases debut album

By Bryan Alfaro · Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014

After 5 years in the making, Ann Arbor native Harlin Newcomb, 35, will be celebrating the release of his freshman studio album, “Ground Zero,” Jan. 25 at The Blind Pig, located at 208 S. First St. in downtown Ann Arbor. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and cover is $7 for 21 and up and $10 for 18-20. Newcomb and local rappers Nickie P., Bedroxx and Tru Klassick will be performing, along with DJ Chill Will from Tampa, Fla.

The Wurst Bar features something for everyone

By Sarah Williams · Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013

The problem I have with most pubs or bars is that I can either get great food or great beer, but never both. The Wurst Bar, 705 W Cross St., has solved that problem for me with a variety of menu options and a fantastic beer list. It ranks high on my list of local bars.

‘Parks and Rec’ star pens manly memoir

By Sarah Williams · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013

“Paddle Your Own Canoe” by Nick Offerman is a hilarious and charming guide to living life deliciously.

‘Killer’ themes give horror movies their scream factor

By Carmen Bojanowski · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

There are several types of horror films. There are the ones that you forget and confuse with others of the genre, and the ones that you remember. Then there are the ones that make you uneasy when you go to sleep that night or have you watching through your fingers. Something that really helps a movie out when it comes to the scare-factor is when it has a “killer” soundtrack.

10 nostalgic and scary programs bring the chills

By Kayla Boyd · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013

Every year Halloween brings around new creepy television shows, scary movies and eerie music. But there are some classics that come to mind every Halloween no matter how old they are that bring on the full-blown nostalgia.

‘Orange’ gives perspective on prison

By Amy Ryan · Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013

“Orange is the New Black” is the new show on Netflix that aired on July 11, 2013 and has the perfect recipe of comedy and drama. This witty series, created by Jenji Kohan, is roughly based on Piper Kerman’s experience in prison and the book she published afterword.

Pinky Promise has officially arrived at Eastern Michigan University with high hopes from Misha Byrd, president and Lydia Seale, vice president. Their vision is becoming a sisterhood bonded by their experiences and the chance to become closer to God with their choice of remaining sexually inactive until marriage.

Student organization encourages chastity

By Ashley G. Terrell · Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

A woman feeling liberated and unashamed of her sexuality in a society that is explicitly fueled by sexual images and acts is appreciated, but how often is a woman celebrated for remaining pure in every sense of the word?