Student leading local play festival

If Amanda Ruediger heard voices a la Kevin Costner in Field of Dreams, they certainly weren’t saying, “If you build it, they will come.” »

Poet visits SVSU

Award-winning poet Allison Joseph visited campus Thursday, March 10 as part of the Voices in the Valley series.

A graduate of Kenyon College and Indiana University, Joseph teaches at Southern Illinois University and has had numerous books of poems published. She recited from many of them during her public reading in Founders Hall. »

Photos capture Deep South life

James Perry Walker showcased in Frederick's Sculpture Museum

Saginaw Valley State University's Frederick's Sculpture Museum is currently displaying a collection of photographs documenting the life of Reverend Louis Cole. »

Willis takes audience Hostage

Hostage is the latest Bruce Willis thriller/action movie, and like most of them, it delivers on some levels and fails on others. However, it mostly delivers in this case, and to call it a thriller/action movie would actually be slightly pigeonholing it, as it also contains fairly large elements of drama and suspense. While this movie is not likely to be life changing, it is far from a waste of time and provides a pretty solid piece of entertainment that isn't entirely mindless. »

Vin Diesel strong in Pacifier

Disney's The Pacifier follows Navy Seal Shane Wolfe (Vin Diesel) as he takes on the assignment of protecting the five children of an assassinated government scientist. A disciplined Wolfe learns to care for the children as they overcome difficulties together. The movie is a typical family comedy, complete with laughs, love, and a few cheesy moments. Overall, it succeeds as a harmless, entertaining movie to share with the little ones. »

Robots sheds non-Pixar stereotype

When it comes to computer-animated movies, many critics will agree that "the best" refers to Pixar. Since the release of Toy Story in 1995, Pixar (partnered with animation supergiant Disney) has been king of family-friendly theater. »