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Gibson, Lohan make for an ugly spectacle

And now, if you would, a moment of silence for the triply- and quadruply-failed careers of Lindsey Lohan and Mel Gibson. Victims and aggressors of the star-making machine, with a penchant for vitriolic self-pity and that tragic inability to look anything other than awful these last months, the pair shares little else, in abstract, other [...]

Touring band plays Classic City

Students willing to go out before summer classes come to an end have at least one place to go for an exciting, entertaining show. Charlotte, N.C., rockers The New Familiars will be taking the stage July 29 at the Melting Point alongside Savannah band The Trainwrecks. “All songs are written by the band, except for [...]

The Mermaids think CDs are all washed up

They call themselves The Mermaids. Just like the mythical creatures the band is named after, members consider themselves a strange breed. “We are trying to digitize music as little as we can,” said Matt McCalvin, the band’s vocalist and guitarist. This may not seem unique until it is revealed the band’s first music release will [...]

AIDS awareness hits Facebook

AIDS Athens is trying to get 750 Facebook fans by the end of July. Members of the group believe social media will increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in the Athens community and help the organization provide its services to residents of Northeast Georgia. “Facebook will also help us highlight our programs and organizational successes so that [...]

Crime notebook: July 28 (w/ documents)

Wrong turn takes driver straight to jail As described in a University Police report, Raymond Hardy drew police attention on the night of July 21 when making a right on red turn, nearly causing an accident. An office initiated a stop on Green Street at the Georgia Center, at which point Hardly alleged he thought [...]

FCC, Free Press clash on monopolies

Amidst the changing landscape of media, the Federal Communications Commission and industry leaders are grasping to adjust to new changes in information sharing as the greater world weathers blows from the digital sector and a limping economy. “There is an enormous number of bloggers and information sources now. More people are looking for news information [...]

now showing: Salt

How’s that open wound? Maybe it could use some “Salt.” Angelina Jolie returns to her ass-kicking ways as Evelyn Salt, a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy and sleeper agent. This is the film’s basic premise, which could have been admirably portrayed if it had not become so convoluted. The filmmakers take this [...]

Artist paints ‘free’ pieces

Serena Naidu knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue art. Her family did not initially support her decision, but the junior came to the University and decided to chase her artistic inclinations. She became a double art education and painting major. “Ever since the second grade, I have been interested in art,” [...]

listen up! The Black Keys

At this point in Akron, Ohio-based duo The Black Keys’ career, comparisons to The White Stripes have become inevitable — almost expected.  But in reality, the only real similarities between the two groups are their two-member lineup and affection for the blues. Beyond these superficial parallels, guitarist and singer Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney [...]

listen up! The New Familiars

Listening to the Americana and folksy music recorded by a rock n’ roll-type band, with a gritty and electric theme, produces a sense of déjà vu.  The Charlotte, N.C., band, the New Familiars captures fun, modern music.  Picking up the group’s album, I immediately began to feel the familiarity the band name associates with.  With [...]

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