Vinyl killing MP3

Brad Hudson

writer

It is becoming more and more common for bands to release music on vinyl. Artists such as The Black Keys, The National and Radiohead all saw substantial success selling music on vinyl in 2010. Why are we seeing a departure from digital music and CDs in the music scene? Continue reading

Hello sun

Jayme Hagen

features editor

Hello sun! We’ve missed you. Summer is almost upon us after a brutally long winter and, once again, we are actually able to participate in activities outside. Continue reading

Give your karma a boost

Get active in community, build resume with volunteering

Lizzy Walters

writer

Congratulations students, just a few more weeks! Are you looking forward to a summer filled with drinking booze, beach days and homework-free nights? Continue reading

Art around town

Festival City has a variety of artistic opportunities to keep the creativity alive

Danika McDonald

arts editor

There’s more to developing your skills in the arts than simply sitting in your drafty basement stumbling through guitar tabs.

Practicing your craft alone does build technique, but during the summer when you’re itching for entertainment, it’s hard to sit at home and sketch. Continue reading

Expanding your education

Megan Sarrazin

news editor

Although the summer break allows students to escape from the education-related stress associated with exams, assignments and making the grade, many students long for meaningful experience. Continue reading

Swing, swoosh, slide

Get active this summer by participating in and attending various sports events

Kevin Penny

writer

Spring has begun to melt away the cold winter, and with it, has brought a whole new season of sports to follow. Continue reading

Nothing stops the whalin’

Despite being robbed of equipment, Said The Whale pushes on to tour Canada

Brad Hudson

writer

Canadian indie band Said The Whale has been roundly blessed and cursed so far in 2011.

The band was robbed of over $8,000 worth of gear and luggage while touring in Sacramento, Calif. Included were full cymbal sets, guitar pedals, two acoustic guitars, and guitarist/vocalist Tyler Bancroft’s entire wardrobe. Continue reading