Arts
Stop-Loss marks yet another of Hollywood's attempts to capitalize on the drama the war in Iraq has and is causing in the U.S. It also marks the first film from director Kimberly Peirce since her award-winning Boys Don't Cry in 1999. Truth be told, I'm tired of this new "genre," as there are so many films of the type, but Peirce being director of this film intrigued me. Unfortunately, Loss suffers the same fate as its predecessors, being more concerned with its message than its characters. »
With so many bands fighting for existence today, it's hard for young bands to find their niche in the music industry. Lemon Test, a local Saginaw band, has a plan: entertainment, comedy and fun. That's why they have a friend perform stand-up before their performances and try for as much laughter as applause. »
Art senior James M. Zimmer II is delving into his own psyche - through the creation of a unique graphic novel. The Consolidation, set to be completed within five years, combines (or consolidates) Zimmer's education in art and creative writing. The bulk of the story follows six members of a seven member "council" in search of their missing member - who happens to be Zimmer himself. »
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