Arts


Gervais directorial debut not just funny fibbing

Dishonesty is such an integral part
of our society that it’s difficult to grasp
the dynamics of a world without it.

Perhaps so difficult that few people
in film or literature have attempted
to portray such a world. With The
Invention of Lying
, writer-director Ricky
Gervais takes a crack at this untapped
challenge. »

Autumn Attire

As summer months give way to
autumn, people are stowing away
their shorts and tank tops and
breaking out clothes that combat
chilly weather. »

Theatre department brings childhood favorite to stage

“It’s always kinda funny to watch
someone have a terrible day,” says
theater sophomore Randall Manetta.
Manetta will provide theatergoers
that amusement with his portrayal of
Alexander in Alexander and the Terrible,
Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
. »

First Friday marks shift in featured art at local cafe

Pianists poked out tunes while
writers prepared work for open mic.
The First Friday crowd meandered
through the Magic Bean café, mochas
in hand, and discussed new artwork
on the walls, casually introducing
themselves to one another. »

Cardinal Sins wins its first special merit for winter 2009 publication

The winter 2009 issue of the arts magazine Cardinal Sins
won first place prize with special merit from the American
Scholastic Press Association. »