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It's been a couple years since the last "WarioWare" game, but with a new Nintendo console out, it's time to start on those franchise sequels. "WarioWare: Touched!" and "WarioWare: Twisted!" for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance turned the series around by making it more innovative. … 0 Comments
Most bands are composed of at least four members with a few extra appearances here and there of a brass instrumentalist or a tambourine man. However, a new duo comprised of two singer/songwriters is headed to Athens. Hailing from Chicago, the members of Fair June, Jarrod Cooper (guitar, back vocals) and Michael Mikosz (guitar, lead vocals), will light up the stage tonight with their jazz, pop and rock sound. … 0 Comments
Getting a guy to ask for directions is one thing, but apparently a bigger foe lurks in another unmentionable, do-not-pass-go category of male stubbornness: relationship self-help guides. "Men aren't buying relationship advice," said Dr. Keith Campbell, associate professor in the University's social psychology program. … 0 Comments
Influences from the Sistine Chapel are not what you would usually expect in downtown Athens, but at the new bar Chapel it's exactly what you'll get. Chapel, located on College Avenue next to Walker's Pub, opened just over two weeks ago. With plentiful seating and bars on both floors, Chapel has the potential to be a happening place in Athens. … 0 Comments
Check out these DVD releases today: "Babel," directed by Alejandro Gonzáles Iñárítu, follows the path of four connected stories involving an American couple in Morocco (Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt), two Moroccan boys, a Mexican woman with American children and a Japanese family. … 4 Comments
Deerhoof's music goes way, way out there. With lead singer Satomi Matsuzaki's child-like voice cooing lyics like "choo choo choo choo / beep beep," over stop-start guitar work interlaced with horns and sonic keyboards, their experimental nature cannot be denied. … 0 Comments
Crowds of revelers will enhance their jewelry wardrobes tonight as metallic plastic Mardi Gras beads become the hot accessory. Although Athens is not as devoted to Mardi Gras festivities as New Orleans, the party is sure to live on. By celebrating Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat Tuesday," many students will prepare for the long, grueling 40 days of Lent. … 0 Comments
If your New Year's resolution was to be healthier and exercise, chances are you've fallen off the wagon. The Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program at Ramsey is worth checking out and will help you be healthy and more active while fulfilling other resolutions such as trying new things. … 0 Comments