Catawba Prepares for Concert Sunday

Lori Hamrick
April 9, 2010

Three Catawba College choirs and a handful of soloists met Tuesday night for a final rehearsal of Handel’s legendary Messiah before their first rehearsal with a full orchestra Saturday afternoon. Participants in the concert include the audition-only Catawba Singers and Chamber Singers, the Catawba... Read more »

How to Train Your Dragon

Lee Ann Rutherford, Writer
March 30, 2010

From the creators of Shrek and Kung Fu Panda comes the newest animated 3D movie, How to Train Your Dragon. How to Train Your Dragon tells the story of Hiccup, the runt of a Viking village.  This village has a slight pest problem…the pests being fearsome dragons.  To try and prove his worth, Hiccup... Read more »

Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” A Review

By Kaylee Johnson, Theatre/Photo Editor
March 29, 2010

A classic tale. We’ve all heard it. Prince does something wrong. Gets turned into a frog. Meets Princess who decides to kiss said frog prince. And Presto the frog turns back into a Prince and they live ‘Happily Ever After.’ Well, that’s all well and good, but how would amp this... Read more »

Alice in Wonderland: Back on the Big Screeen

Lizzle Davis, Writer
March 22, 2010

Not to be outdone by the current scuttle for 3D films, Tim Burton once again steps into the cinema to develop a mesmerizing adaptation of the beloved tale of Alice in Wonderland. Dripping with vibrancy, color, and a satisfying dose of the current demand for top-notch 3D animation, Burton serves as a... Read more »

Movies in 2010 I Can’t Wait to See!

By Kaylee Johnson, Theatre/Photo Editor
March 4, 2010

Ok, so hear me out all you movie buffs out there! 2010 is set to be a very good year for movies (let’s hope!). Here are a few upcoming movies I cannot wait to see. (I’m calling this The Year Of The Sequels And Other Media Adaptations!) February: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning... Read more »

Blakley Leonard Singer – Songwriter

By Brandon Coble, Writer
March 3, 2010

Blakley Leonard is a singer/songwriter from Abingdon, Virginia with a unique acoustic style. He is currently accompanied by Zandi Watts from Monroe, NC. Both currently attend Catawba College in NC. Blakley began his music career back in 2005 with his former band While Cities Sleep. In 2007, he left the... Read more »

Bachelor Jake Chooses “SPICE” In Show Finale

Aly Halter, Editor
March 2, 2010

If your facebook news feed looked anything like mine, plenty of your friends were commenting on The Bachelor: On The Wings Of Love finale. Girls were throwing shoes at their televisions; guys were simulating high-fives with Bachelor Jake. I don’t think I’ve ever heard so many opinions on... Read more »

Lisa Easter’s Make This Last

Brandon L Coble, Writer
February 27, 2010

Track Number 10 from Lisa Easter’s Debut Album “Welcome to my World.” It is titled “Make this Last.” You can purchase the album at http://lisaeaster.bigcartel.com or on iTunes! Also, check out http://myspace.com/lisaeaster for more information on this artist.

Movie Review: Shutter Island

By Travis McSweeney, Writer
February 26, 2010

Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio have collaborated for the fourth time in their careers to do the adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s thriller, Shutter Island. The story is set on a mysterious island off the coast of Boston in 1954.  Two US Marshalls, Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio)... Read more »

The Palms Cafe – Salisbury, NC

By Jen Trout, Writer
February 26, 2010

Palm trees? In Salisbury? That’s right! If you have been waiting all summer long like I have, the new Palms Café recently opened its doors to the public. They are serving a variety of foods such as classic deli items, breakfast crepes, ice-cold gelatos and gourmet coffees. The hip new café is... Read more »