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Glitz and glamour

Critics favor 'The Aviator' for Best Picture Oscar

By Eric Gagnelius

The Academy Awards attracts 43.5 million viewers for the country's oldest awards show. Hollywood's brightest stars are set to emerge once again from the seclusion of their high-security mansions to pay tribute to the world of cinema at the 77th annual Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars.

Gantner hosts opera's grand opening tonight

Guest artist, students, faculty involved in two-week production

By Matthew Werlein

Tragedy and comedy are the main elements of the two one-act operas written by Giacomo Puccini that are being performed the next two weekends. The one-acts are part of three operas originally written to be performed together, known as "Il Trittico." The first one-act, "Suor Angelica," has 22 cast members.

National duo act 'Bound for the' House of Rock

Two man band 'Local H' to headline benefit concert for Student Radio Initiative Friday

By Chris Henson

Although its a two piece band, fans say Chicago-based Local H isn't lacking in live sound. "I like the fact that there are only two people in the band and they have such a huge sound," junior Bill Verthein said. Scott Lucas, guitarist and singer, said the band isn't limited by the guitar with bass pick ups and drum set up, and it doesn't figure into the band's albums.

Columnist expands suggestions

Country, rap, indie rock included in weekly picks

By Steve Sorensen

I am not entirely sure if anyone has noticed the ongoing little box that follows the crap I write each week. In case you have missed it, I have been offering some of my favorite bands and artists to replace those discs you may have purchased as an ill-informed child.

Movie not dynamite

Napoleon absurd, yet still overrated

By Sarah Krans

The underground film "Napoleon Dynamite" stars Jon Heder as a lonely and eccentric high school student growing up in 1980s Idaho. Heder's character, Napoleon, falls into the care of his unemployed older brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) and his conniving uncle Rico (Jon Gries) when his grandmother is hospitalized.

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