Recent Arts & Entertainment Headlines

• Movie Review: 'The Host'

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  01
  May
  `13

  Landing a second series in the box office, Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight series, has now given us “The Host,” a new book-to-movie adaptation in the science fiction genre. The movie is set in the future, where earth has been invaded by an alien race called Souls. The movie, which was directed by Andrew Niccol, follows one Soul’s predicament when the mind of her human &... (Click here to read more.)

• Inversions Hope to Grow, Compete

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  01
  May
  `13

  The Inversions, Cedarville University’s first and very own a cappella choir, made its arrival to Cedarville’s campus just last year. In the past few years, a cappella singing has been gaining popularity among the younger generation. A cappella is the art of creating a musical piece only with sounds from the mouth. Many schools across America and the world have taken up this art, and po... (Click here to read more.)

• Editor's Picks

  BY Editorial Staff

  01
  May
  `13

  Books “When Crickets Cry” by Charles Martin Charles Martin has the rare and refreshing ability to put complex human emotions into words. His characters feel like real people, with deep struggles, beautiful flaws and rich complexities. “When Crickets Cry” tells the story of a man broken by tragedy, a tragedy that is revealed in bits and pieces of his past, in ways that are... (Click here to read more.)

• Philosophy, Papers and the Pinkerton Raid

  BY Becca Powlus

  01
  May
  `13

  Life is far from what he expected. Cedarville graduate Jesse James DeConto never imagined where he would be today. DeConto is a former Cedarvillian and a musician through and through. As a freshman, he sang with the men’s glee club, then on the concert chorale and on Jubilate after that. He first started playing the electric bass with a worship team during weekly Christian meetings held at ... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Oz the Great and Powerful'

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  05
  Apr
  `13

  | Photo courtesy of attractionsmagazine.com “Oz the Great and Powerful” - what could possibly go wrong with a title like that?I’ll admit, I was a little nervous about this new movie. I mean, who doesn’t love the classic “Wizard of Oz” that has so pervaded our culture? And I’m sure I’m not the only fan of the L. Frank Baum books and the Broadway musi... (Click here to read more.)

• Album Review: 'The Raven That Refused to Sing'

  BY Jesse Silk

  05
  Apr
  `13

  Steven Wilson’s third solo effort in many ways encapsulates not only his musical career, but the history of progressive rock music as a whole.Wilson, who has been prolifically creating a vast body of work since the late 1980s, is best known to fans for pioneering the band Porcupine Tree, which built a large following in the 1990s and 2000s. “The Raven That Refused to Sing,” rel... (Click here to read more.)

• Book Review: 'Thoughts That Fell from a Taco Shell'

  BY Becca Powlus

  05
  Apr
  `13

  Matt Ouellette is a youth pastor at Faith Evangelical Free Church in what he calls the “wilderness” of Waterville, Maine. Several of the graduating students in his youth group have attended Cedarville in the past. “Pastor Matt,” as he has been dubbed, says he has a sincere passion for the younger generation and is convinced that they can change the world. He recently wrot... (Click here to read more.)

• Album Review: 'Kings and Queens'

  BY Rose Havard

  05
  Apr
  `13

  After the success of Michael Tait replacing Peter Furler as lead singer of the popular Christian band Newsboys, their manager Wesley Campbell approached Audio Adrenaline’s songwriter and former lead singer Mark Stuart with a similar project in mind. Stuart got on board, and just a few months later, the new gathering of musicians released their debut album “Kings and Queens”... (Click here to read more.)

• From the 17th Century to the 20th

  BY Mary Kate Browning

  04
  Apr
  `13

  This weekend, students will have the opportunity to experience Cedarville University’s production of “Tartuffe, or the Imposter.” The play is about a con-artist named Tartuffe (played by senior Josiah Smith), who deceives a wealthy family in order to rob them. Tartuffe pretends to be a religious authority and wins the trust of the head of the house, Orgon (played by Josiah Hutch... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Grad on Tour

  BY Becca Powlus

  03
  Apr
  `13

  Cedarville graduate Jesse James DeConto is going on tour with his indie/rock band, The Pinkerton Raid. Jesse, a former member of the men's glee club, concert chorale, Jubilate, debate team and chaplain's council, has been hard at work nailing down the lineup for The Pinkerton Raid, developing meaningful music, and scheduling shows. The band is now ready to go on their spring tour and will play i... (Click here to read more.)

• Filmmaker Creates New World for Viewers

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  24
  Feb
  `13

  Studio Ghibli might not have made Snow White. But the Japanese film studio has partnered with Disney to bring some of its own films to the U.S. Some of these films include “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Ponyo,” “Spirited Away” and “Princess Mononoke.” Hayao Miyazaki, one of Japan’s greatest animation di... (Click here to read more.)

• Book Review: 'The Wild Iris'

  BY Rose Havard

  24
  Feb
  `13

  "The Wild Iris” is a collection of poetry written by Louise Gluck, considered one of America’s most talented contemporary poets. Her works have received numerous awards, and “The Wild Iris” itself received the Pulitzer Prize in 1993. Gluck is known for her haunting meditations on family relationships, death and loneliness. “The Wild Iris” takes the reader int... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Argo'

  BY Aubrey Juris

  24
  Feb
  `13

  What could be acclaimed as the finest drama/thriller to hit theaters in 2012, “Argo” asks its audience, “What else don’t we know?” Nominated for seven Oscars (including Best Picture) as well as five Golden Globes, taking home the awards for Best Director (Ben Affleck) and Best Original Score (Alexandre Desplat), the film creates a fascinating and accurate account of... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Silver Linings Playbook'

  BY Holly McClellan

  24
  Feb
  `13

  Pat Solitano’s had a hard time seeing the good things in life. Granted, he’s had a pretty tough year. Subject to violent mood swings, he’s spent the last eight months in a mental hospital after nearly beating to death the co-worker who was having an affair with his wife. Now he’s out – but he’s also jobless, wifeless and living with his parents. But months ... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Warm Bodies'

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  24
  Feb
  `13

  Romance stories are often combined with urban legends and have become successful franchises as of late. Evidently it can be comforting and entertaining to find that the undead don’t always tear humans apart. Bella and Edward proved that to be true, seeing how the Twilight franchise met with great success. But with all the craze about werewolves and zombies and vampires, the concept has gro... (Click here to read more.)

• The Silent Films Project

  BY Becca Powlus

  24
  Feb
  `13

  Despite the implications of the event’s name, the Silent Films project, held in the DMC Recital Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 12, was an uproariously good time. Quirky and classy joined forces at the event, which featured live music performed by professors John Mortensen and Patrick Anderson, followed by three short silent films. The idea behind this event was part competition and part fun, Mortens... (Click here to read more.)

• Resound Adds Two Shows

  BY Savannah King

  09
  Feb
  `13

  Two live shows debuted on Cedarville’s Resound radio this semester, both of them airing on Wednesdays. “So What” and “That Show” have audience participation segments, although “So What” is more primarily driven by its audience. “What do you want to talk about?” is “So What’s” tagline according to show host and senior Jake Tow... (Click here to read more.)

• The Technicolor Dream Coat Comes to Cedarville

  BY Mary Kate Browning

  07
  Feb
  `13

  If you go to Cedarville, chances are you grew up hearing the account of Joseph and his coat of many colors. It’s also very likely you’ve seen posters and banners promoting the winter musical. To dispel any uncertainty, the answer is yes: the Joseph story from Awana and the “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” musical are one and the same. However, there’s mo... (Click here to read more.)

• Musical Review: 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat'

  BY Rose Havard

  04
  Feb
  `13

  Beginning Jan. 31, Cedarville’s DeVries Theatre presents a pleasing, fun performance of the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat.” “Joseph” is a musical satire (one might even say parody) of the biblical story; its tone is irreverently playful, meant to be enjoyed for its eclectic mash of musical styles, contemporary references and extremely colorf... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Les Misérables'

  BY Becca Powlus

  26
  Jan
  `13

  Released to eager audiences on Christmas Day, “Les Misérables” tells the powerful tale of protagonist Jean Valjean and the turbulent June Rebellion in a two-and-a-half-hour musical adaption of the famous 1862 French novel by Victor Hugo. Such an undertaking requires extreme amounts of preparation and is arguably a risky move. “Les Mis” is one of the best stories ever... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Liz & Dick'

  BY Ashley Matthew

  26
  Jan
  `13

  Elizabeth Taylor is one of the most famous classic Hollywood actresses in history. Best known for her performance in “Cleopatra,” her relationship with co-star Richard Burton was met with a lot of publicity. The relationship with her co-star was so dramatic that Lifetime decided to recently make a biographical film based upon it, which premiered on Nov. 25. The film starred Lindsay Loh... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  26
  Jan
  `13

  “The Hobbit,” the prequel to the prestigious “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, came in all its grandeur to the silver screen on Dec. 14. After years of production, the much-anticipated movie was finally released to thrill the hearts of J.R.R Tolkien fans. “An Unexpected Journey” is the first installment of a planned trilogy by Peter Jackson. Set in Middle-earth ... (Click here to read more.)

• TV Review: 'Continuum'

  BY Jesse Silk

  26
  Jan
  `13

  The sci-fi/thriller series “Continuum,” filmed in Vancouver, Canada, has found its way to the United States, as the Syfy channel has acquired the series. The show has garnered great success in its home country, with five nominations for the Canadian Screen Awards. Created by Simon Barry, “Continuum” balances two eras of time – 2077 and 2012. The show begins in the fu... (Click here to read more.)

• Concert Review: Gungor

  BY Becca Powlus

  26
  Jan
  `13

  This year’s Winter Blast featured an enthralling Friday night concert performed by the unique Christian band Gungor. In all that Gungor produces, the band breathes a fresh air into the often-stale world of contemporary Christian music. Their style cannot exactly be defined or placed into one category; instead, they are a blend of many styles including indie, rock, folk and alternative. The b... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Skyfall'

  BY Jesse Silk

  09
  Dec
  `12

  The much-anticipated 23rd official installment of the James Bond series has been a hit at the box office and in the eyes of critics. “Skyfall,” which debuted in the U.S. on Nov. 9, is directed by Sam Mendes, who brilliantly inserts a dramatic take into the action-thriller. Writers Neal Purvis and Robert Wade conclude their Bond careers with a film that successfully ventures to be sub... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2'

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  09
  Dec
  `12

  The Twilight Saga is now coming to an end with its final installment, “Breaking Dawn: Part 2.” While many may sigh in relief, still others sigh in despair as the phenomenon closes its final chapters. One may be surprised at how different the final movie is from the saga’s previous efforts.This book-turned-movie is based off Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling novel, “Bre... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Lincoln'

  BY Holly McClellan

  09
  Dec
  `12

  His name is entrenched on the list of the world’s greatest leaders, and his face is as familiar as the pennies in your pocket. But how much do most of us really know about our 16th president? As Steven Spielberg’s complex, moving film “Lincoln” shows, the answer is not nearly enough. I’ll admit, “Lincoln” might be a tough sell for the college-aged crowd,... (Click here to read more.)

• Lindenbrook - 'Grit Your Teeth'

  BY Ade Mahadizr

  09
  Dec
  `12

  It’s that time of the year again when even if we are thankful for the winter to begin, we really miss the warmth of the sun’s rays. Lindenbrook’s debut, “Grit Your Teeth,” may not be summer, but it definitely gives us a piece that reminds us of the bliss.The EP, which is the work of Cedarville freshman Eddie Liggitt, consists of four guitar-driven songs with hooks t... (Click here to read more.)

• Review: 'Hart of Dixie' - Season 1

  BY Ashley Matthew

  09
  Dec
  `12

  Make way for southern belles and medical practitioners because that’s what you’ll see in season one of CW’s comedy-drama series “Hart of Dixie,” released on DVD Oct. 2. After Zoe Hart (Rachel Bilson) graduates from medical school and lands a great job at a hospital in New York, she continues to strive for her dream of becoming a successful surgeon. However, th... (Click here to read more.)

• Review: 'Undergrads'

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  03
  Dec
  `12

  Photos provided by James Kragel Undergrads is the brainchild of Cedarville’s own Professor James Kragel; it is a sitcom focusing on the lives of eight college freshmen and the pitfalls and triumphs that come with starting higher education. What could be more humorous than following around some freshmen in their first year of college? Not much. The subject matter is gold. Just think: ... (Click here to read more.)

• Irish Musicians Come to Cedarville for Inaugural Festival (includes video)

  BY Zack Anderson

  22
  Nov
  `12

  Three well-known Irish musicians were in Cedarville this weekend. Winifred Horan – a first generation Irish-American – and Colm O’Caoimh and Mick McAuley, who both live in Ireland, were the guest artists at the music and worship department’s first Irish Music Festival. “I think anytime you undertake an academic subject, when you can bring in people who are importa... (Click here to read more.)

• Irish Music Festival: Guest Trio at Master Class (includes video)

  BY Zack Anderson

  16
  Nov
  `12

  The guest artist trio of Cedarville's Irish Music Festival this weekend - Winifred Horan, Mick McAuley and Colm O'Caoimh - led a master class today for The Stray Dogs of Dublin, an Irish music band made up of Cedarville students. At the end of the class, the trio performed some of their own music for the students. The artists as well as Cedarville students and festival organizer music professor... (Click here to read more.)

• Review: Encounter - Night of Worship

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Photo by: jillian philyaw Encounter: Night of Worship is a student-led event designed to have students worship together as they are led by other students. These Encounter nights began about five years ago as an opportunity for students in the Worship Practicum class to practice what they had been learning. The students leading this event are junior and senior worship majors, practicing leade... (Click here to read more.)

• TV Review: 'Once Upon a Time'

  BY Ashley Matthew

  15
  Nov
  `12

  The typical scenario in fairytales is that the princess falls in love with the prince, and they live happily ever after. However, the popular ABC series "Once Upon a Time" puts a twist on favorite fairytales. In this series, Snow White’s wicked stepmother, Queen Regina (Lana Parrilla), casts a powerful curse that sends Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin), Prince Charming (Josh Dallas) and ot... (Click here to read more.)

• Music Review: Taylor Swift's 'Red'

  BY Ashley Matthew

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Taylor Swift has always been known for her emotional, relatable songs about love and life. Her fourth album, "Red," released in October, has that same feel, except this time her music seems to be heading toward a more pop style than country. Consisting of 16 songs, this album takes Taylor Swift’s music career to a different level. Some may have already seen the music videos or heard some ... (Click here to read more.)

• Music Review: Anberlin's 'Vital'

  BY Becca Powlus

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Released on Oct. 16, Anberlin’s sixth studio album, "Vital," is a rousing and masterful work of art that won’t leave fans disappointed. Perhaps one of the band’s best albums to date, "Vital" showcases a captivating blend of the fast-paced and powerful along with the soothing and reflective. Anberlin takes this album in a more electronica-infused direction than previous work... (Click here to read more.)

• Student Designs Dream Set for 'Joseph'

  BY Holly McClellan

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Photo By: Holly McClellan It all started as a dream. Anyone familiar with the biblical story of Joseph – as all good Cedarville students should be – knows that that dramatic tale begins with a dream – one that the boy Joseph tells his jealous brothers, with less-than-pleasant results. In January, Cedarville will be regaled with the culmination of a different dream: the the... (Click here to read more.)

• Cedarville Coffee Shops Have Friendly Competition

  BY Lauren Eissler

  15
  Nov
  `12

  Photo by: Lauren Eissler Cedarville’s coffee shops, Beans-N-Cream and Stoney Creek Roasters, coexist well with some friendly competition between them. While both restaurants draw similar customers for similar reasons, they have different goals. Beans-N-Cream has been in Cedarville for 15 years, with Paul and Diane Cope owning the business for the last 12. The Copes bought the restauran... (Click here to read more.)

• Irish Music Festival in Cedarville This Weekend

  BY Zack Anderson

  15
  Nov
  `12

  The songs of Ireland are coming to the cornfields of southwest Ohio this weekend, thanks to Cedarville’s music and worship department. The department’s first Irish Music Festival is this Friday and Saturday. “All you have to do is hear 10 seconds of it,” said festival organizer and music professor John Mortensen of traditional Irish music, “and it will speak for itse... (Click here to read more.)

• CD Reviews

  BY Jesse Silk

  15
  Oct
  `12

  Artist: Theocracy Album: As the World Bleeds Genre: Progressive Metal Theocracy’s 2011 release “As the World Bleeds” has garnered high praise so far and has set a new benchmark for other musicians of the progressive metal and Christian metal (more eloquently called “white metal”) genres. The 11-minute opening epic “I Am” undoubtedly steals the show,... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Blue Like Jazz'

  BY Becca Powlus

  15
  Oct
  `12

  Loosely-based on the best-selling book by the same title, “Blue Like Jazz” is an unconventional story about Christianity, its shortcomings and one boy’s struggle to find faith and the truth. A variety of praises and criticisms of the film have been voiced in the Christian sphere. And while some of those criticisms are legitimate, a fuller understanding of the movie’s mess... (Click here to read more.)

• Movie Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

  BY Ashley Matthew

  15
  Oct
  `12

  “Snow White and the Huntsman,” a summer film, was recently released on DVD Sept. 11. However, this PG-13 film is nothing like any Disney version you have seen of Snow White. This film by Universal Pictures takes a darker approach to the original Grimm tale, but with a twist. This action-adventure film tells the story of Snow White (Kristen Stewart), who is imprisoned by her stepmother... (Click here to read more.)

• Art Lover Helps Artists Sell at Beans-N-Cream

  BY Rose Havard

  15
  Oct
  `12

  Myndi Pergram has a passion for art that she puts on display in her hometown of Cedarville. Pergram, the wife of the Barber of the Ville and the daughter of Diane Cope, owner of Beans-N-Cream in downtown Cedarville, manages the art display inside the coffee shop, a consignment operation she has been working on for the past six years. “I’ve always wanted to have some skill that I co... (Click here to read more.)

• Review: Salsa Night

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  15
  Oct
  `12

  The 350 Year Evolution of Salsa was a fun, educational event held in the DMC recital hall on Sept. 19. Jose Obando, a museum curator for an exhibit called “The 350 Year Evolution of Salsa,” was the host for the evening. The event started off right away with live music played by Obando and his associates as an introduction to the subject matter of the evening. The lecture consisted of ... (Click here to read more.)

• Street Fair Coming to Yellow Springs Saturday

  BY Madison Troyer

  11
  Oct
  `12

  Every year the population of Yellow Springs goes from a little over 3,000 to almost 20,000 for one day. That day is the day of the Yellow Springs Street Fair. What started out over 30 years ago as a small sidewalk sale has grown into a full-scale street fair held twice a year in June and October. It draws in crowds from not only Ohio cities like Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati but also from neig... (Click here to read more.)

• Summer Movie Reviews

  BY A&E Staff

  22
  Sep
  `12

  The Dark Knight Rises The long awaited conclusion of the Batman saga brought some audiences to tears, some to sneers and some to happy satisfaction. “The Dark Knight Rises” does not, and probably could not, top the fantastic explosion that was “The Dark Knight,” but Christopher Nolan did do what many movie trilogies have failed to do—create a cohesive, thrillin... (Click here to read more.)

• Book Review: 'Ender's Game'

  BY Rose Havard

  22
  Sep
  `12

  Some may have read this sci-fi novel in high school, not for actual homework but just for the pleasure of reading (there must be some of you out there). “Ender’s Game,” winner of both the Hugo and Nebula awards, is a favorite among librarians, sci-fi fanatics and the general public alike. Written by Orson Scott Card and first published in 1985, the novel continues to sell well ... (Click here to read more.)

• Music Review: Tenth Avenue North 'The Struggle'

  BY Becca Powlus

  22
  Sep
  `12

  We’re free to struggle, but we don’t have to struggle to be free. That’s the crux of Tenth Avenue North’s third and latest album, “The Struggle.” The album, released on Aug. 21, consists of 12 beautifully composed tracks voicing lyrics grounded in biblical truth. The songs present the listener with a unique blend of musical styles. Some tracks are upbeat and ... (Click here to read more.)

• Restaurant Review: The Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant

  BY Rose Havard

  22
  Sep
  `12

  Photos by Becca powlus The new establishment in town is a big hit with locals and students alike. Crouching on the east side of Main Street, past Beans-N- Cream, the Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant boasts an extensive, delicious menu, a clean environment and fast service. The seating area is small, so takeout is the likely choice for most customers. Capitalizing on the restaurant’... (Click here to read more.)

• TV Review: 'Dr. Who' Season 7 Premiere

  BY Cambria Puffenberger

  22
  Sep
  `12

  “Doctor Who” is a British show that has been around for the last 40 years, more recently developing a large fan base in America. It is on the seventh season of what is fondly called the “new series,” and the plotline of just the last six seasons has been so complicated that it’s nearly impossible to sum up. But as the current writer of the show recently said, ... (Click here to read more.)