Brothers sent to 'destroy all that is evil' in
cult classic
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by Kevin
DeLury
Senior Staff Writer |
I have decided to take a break
from the normal routine of reviewing new movies in theaters to address
a subject near and dear to my heart: the cult film.
We know them and love them.
Not a cult film
fan? Think again. Any person who owns “Office Space,”
“Army of Darkness” or “The Shawshank Redemption”
is a certified cult film fan.
After much
observation of the DVD collections of my fellow students, I have
found a new film to add to the list.
So,
without any further adieu:
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Carbon Leaf diversifies, evolves roots rock sound
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by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer |
Carbon Leaf comes to Legends
this Thursday, and with it comes a large underground following thirsting
for the mandolin-centered roots rock they offer.
Carbon Leaf has enjoyed a string of success as
of late, being the recipients of the first Coca-Cola New Music Award
for their song “The Boxer,” having gone on tour around
the West Coast with other finalists and releasing a double live
album, “Alive 5.”
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| One Year Later explores new territory |
by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer
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Who would have known that
singing Appalachian State University’s alma mater could
lead to a spot in a rock ‘n’ roll band? And so
it began for former Mountaineer Adam Locklear.
While performing at Lip Sync, an Appalachian
Homecoming event, Locklear was observed by the members of
One Year Later, who invited him to become their lead vocalist.
“Adam is a rock star in the making. He gets a lot of
attention because he’s energetic on-stage and he’s
just got the look,” OYL manager Mark Zenow said.
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| Othello: New life to Shakespeare play |
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Shakespeare is reborn
in Farthing Auditorium tomorrow night with the Aquila Theatre
Company’s “Othello,” brought to Appalachian
State University by the Office of Cultural Affairs.
“Shakespeare, even though he did
live hundreds of years ago, he wrote about themes that are
timeless, which touch on the entire range of human emotions,”
OCA Director of Marketing and Public Relations Denise R.
Ringler said last Thursday.
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