Alice in Wonderland with Johnny Depp was surrounded by a huge mound of expectations. Tim Burton was supposed to outdo himself, and blow our minds like he did with Nightmare Before Christmas and Big Fish. However, in my opinion this movie fell a little short.  There was nothing defining about this movie, if you were [...]

How many of us are struggling this year for a cheap and meaningful gift for our loved ones? For me it’s been an ongoing process for a few years now.  I have discovered quite a few quick and easy options. Option One: Do you know how to knit? Why not knit up a quick little [...]

How did you fair after this black Friday? Did you find everything that you were looking for? Did you find things you weren’t looking for? Did your animal instincts come out as you prowled and stalked around your favorite stores at an outrageously early hour? As for me, I was not as much of a [...]

I admit it; I gave in to the hype about the new Christmas Carol with Jim Carrey. It was quite a surprise to be honest. I was not prepared for how “scary” it was going to be. Would I recommend taking younger children to this particular film? No. However, that seems to be the trend [...]

Excuse me Governor McDonnell, but I’m a little pissed off at your ignorance and would like to introduce you to the 21st century. Here in America we are allowed to live with the people we love regardless of a marriage certificate.  I believe we call it freedom. The Governor’s idea of trying to outlaw couples [...]

Around this time every year, we start to hear a lot more from the food banks in the area asking us to donate. Why is it that we only think to donate once the holidays comes around? There is a need for food in these food banks year round. If you are looking to donate [...]

Black Friday is a glorious day for shoppers, we train all year for our one day at hitting all of the most spectacular deals! We pine for a leak in the big businesses letting us know just what we will be able to get. However, there are some survival tips for all Black Friday shoppers. [...]

As college students we are supposed to know how to study. By this time in our lives we have had fifteen or so years of experience in school and we absolutely should know the ins and outs of a good study session. Feeling lost? Do not feel bad, it took me two years of being [...]

I spent my Wednesday night watching this film, and wasn’t a bit upset about it.  For those who enjoy watching a movie that is not geared at pleasing the “main stream” it is a wonderful option. It doesn’t have the ending that may be expected and that is what makes it great!  You watch a [...]

In recent years my attention has been more and more drawn to the lack of “real life” education in our high school system. I have a brother that is special needs, who is able to participate in classes that teach him life skills. Classes that revolve around knowing how to spend money, how to understand [...]