"We Are the World" single

Celebrities join voices for star-powered single

Our Rating: 10

New single promotes world unity
Posted on February 22, 2010
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Featured A&E

Written by Amber Mallory, Staff Writer

On Feb. 12, 2010 history repeated itself with the release of the reinvented “We Are the World” song during the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics. “We Are the World,” previously recorded in 1985 to promote awareness... Read more »

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Dear John

This movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' "Dear John" hit theaters Feb. 5.

Our Rating: 6.5

Dear John
Posted on February 19, 2010
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Reviews, Top Stories

Written by Ashley Taylor, Staff Writer

Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried play an intriguing onscreen couple that must face the challenges that come with separation in Dear John. In the movie, Tatum’s character, John, meets Seyfried’s character, Savannah, when he saves... Read more »

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iPad

Apple's newest technological innovation prepares to crush competition

Our Rating: 10

iPad beats iPod
Posted on February 18, 2010
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Reviews

Written by Renee Denlar, Staff Writer

As if the average iPod wasn’t great enough for people around the globe, the new and improved iPad has everything you could imagine doing with technology in one.  This magazine size screen is 9.7 inches diagonally and a half-inch... Read more »

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Wake by Lisa McMann

In the world of 17-year-old Janie, dreams aren't something you can keep to yourself.

Our Rating: 10

“Wake” by Lisa McMann
Posted on February 11, 2010
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

Written by Renee Denlar, Staff Writer

This novel isn’t focusing on the typical life of an average teenager with average problems. Books about teen romance, eating habits and drug problems just aren’t cutting it anymore when it’s the same story being told. Sure this... Read more »

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Dallas Arts District, Dallas, TX

Welcome to the Arts center of Texas

Dallas Arts District
Posted on February 11, 2010
Posted in Arts, Arts & Entertainment, Top Stories

Written by Reece Pritchard, Staff Writer

With the completion of the architecturally stunning arts district, Dallas gives new light in the arts world. With world-class additions to the city, the stages are set for a culture shock, the likes of which has never been seen before... Read more »

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All the way to All Region
Posted on November 7, 2009
Posted in Arts

Written by Bepasha Munshi, Staff Writer

In PISD, students constantly try to out-do each other. The campus orchestra, known for being one of the best in state, proudly pats the back of 12 students that  were accepted into the All Region orchestra program. While orchestra... Read more »

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Holiday fun-Places to be for free
Posted on November 4, 2009
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Featured A&E

Written by Zahra Mitchell, Staff Writer

Christmas Crafts Fair November 21 & 22 The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department will host its 31st annual Christmas Crafts Fair Nov. 21 & 22. Handmade holiday decorations and presents will be available to buy for friends... Read more »

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Anywhere but Here

Our Rating: 7.5

Mayday Parade – Anywhere But Here
Posted on November 4, 2009
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Reviews

Written by Angela Trinh, Staff Writer

Before Anywhere But Here came out, everyone was already hesitant about the songs Mayday Parade would offer without the front man Jason Lancaster. Listeners believed that anything Mayday Parade did post-Lancaster would be lacking that... Read more »

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The Buffalo Exchange and Plato's Closet

Chic trends for less at these thrifty second-hand stores

Reuse, Recycle, Rewear
Posted on October 18, 2009
Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Featured A&E

Written by Angela Trinh, Staff Writer

With the big trend of going green and the downfall of our economy, why not
save the planet while saving money? Almost half of the 2.5 billion pounds of postconsumer textile waste prevented from entering the solid waste stream is... Read more »

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Fall TV Lineup: Better than your boyfriend
Posted on October 18, 2009
Posted in Reviews

Written by Zahra Mitchell, Staff Writer

Glee Glee turns an average show into an on going musical.  High school rejects join together to recreate old, yet popular, music while facing the inevitable drama that comes with high school. Tune in on Monday nights to FOX to watch... Read more »

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