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Minecraft video game has endless possibilities

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Landon Galbraith, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012

Heard of the video game Minecraft? This video review tells you everything you need to know.

Doctor Who Review

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August Mckernan, Staff Writer
May 8, 2012

Enjoy this review of a classic and modern science fiction series called Doctor Who.

Genre-bending frightfest is a scary good time

Bradley Burgess, Staff Writer
April 18, 2012

Conventional horror audiences are going to think they’ve figured out “The Cabin in the Woods”- The latest horror film from Drew Goddard(“Cloverfield”) and Joss Whedon(This summer’s highly anticipated “The Avengers”)- before having ever bought the ticket. Luckily, Goddard and Whedon use... Read more »

John Berryhill’s “Bacon” sizzles out

John Berryhill's Bacon

John Berryhill’s Bacon Restaurant on the corner of Idaho and 9th offers sandwiches and eggs filled with a variety of bacon, Pancetta, Tempah, Chocolate, Spicy Hot, and the classic Berryhill.

Our Rating: C

Zackery Thomas, Videographer
March 22, 2012

Cars and people hustling up downtown Boise. A sign hangs lazily under the canopy titled Bacon. Entering in, greeted with the warm colors of home on a Sunday morning, with the aroma of what else? Bacon. John Berryhill’s Bacon Restaurant on the corner of Idaho and 9th offers sandwiches and eggs filled... Read more »

Melodic rock group hits career best high

Bradley Burgess, Staff Writer
March 17, 2012

I had the opportunity to stream Scars and Stories, rock group The Fray’s third outing, for free the day before the album’s official release. I am a massive fan of the band’s work, which includes radio sing alongs like “How to Save a Life” and “Over My Head(Cable Car)”, so naturally, I jumped... Read more »

Adele: a powerful woman with a powerful voice

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Aline Meyer, Staff Writer
February 22, 2012

“Never mind I’ll find someone like you…“ This line of the song “Someone Like You” by the British singer Adele is known by anybody who listens to the radio. Adele is appreciated for her music because listeners can identify with with music, especially her self-written lyrics. She writes about... Read more »

“Caged”: a fresh hit for MTV

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Kristin Bracewell, Editor in Chief
February 16, 2012

MTV creates TV shows that have absolutely no meaning. Sure, they may be funny, but at the same time they are drama filled, raunchy, and just pointless. But MTV has created something magical, a TV series that actually has meaning and drama that captures the heart. “Caged” highlights three MMA fighters... Read more »

Motion controls cause kinks in Skyward Sword gameplay

Justin Kirkham, Associate Editor
January 31, 2012

With an upward tilt of the Wii remote, Link raises his sword into a brilliant wash of light.  The light blade illuminates with the Goddess’ might, and with another flick of the remote, the hero unleashes a relentless scythe of wind. In the midst of the Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary, Nintendo released... Read more »

Bethesda offers players personalized gameplay

Justin Kirkham, Associate Editor
December 20, 2011

Infused with the blood of dragons, there is very little limit on what one can do in the snowy mountain passes of Skyrim. Players can incinerate enemies with streams of fire, or snipe them with arrows while sneaking in shadowed corners. Of course, there is always the option of charging in, taking heavy... Read more »

Ten Underrated Movies that deserve to be seen

Bradley Burgess
November 8, 2011

  CLOCKSTOPPERS: Called “A ‘Back to the Future’ for a new generation” by Paul Saucido (LATV Live), “Clockstoppers” taps into everyone’s fantasy: The ability to stop time. Using a device hidden in a market grade watch, young dreamer Zak Gibbs (Jesse Bradford) uses its powers... Read more »