Chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea are common sexually transmitted diseases that people often hear about and often get tested for. But there is another STD that many people may overlook: the human papillomavirus, or HPV.
In a slightly misleading title, Tim Burton and co. should have potentially named this “Alice in Wonderland 2” as this is indubitably the sequel do the Disney original. Alice has now returned to Wonderland 13 years later to do essentially the same thing Robin Williams did in “Hook”; to try and remember who he once was.
There is a very important aspect of the fashion industry that is often forgotten. More attention is usually paid to clothing designed for women than for men.
The University of West Georgia’s chapter of NORML presented the movie, “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” in the TLC Room 1203 on Feb. 25. The movie is an intense film on one of the world’s most profitable industries: marijuana.
Texan illustration artist Jason Stout spoke at the University of West Georgia on Feb. 11 to share artistic anecdotes with students. University advertisements depicted Stout as a painter, but for students, he was an inspiration.
After winning Best Original Score and Best Performance by an Actor in Drama (Jeff Bridges) at this year’s Golden Globes, “Crazy Heart” has become a favorite among the critics and for myself.
Sunday Live bands- Mellow Mushroom Free Poker at 2 p.m.- The Mansion Monday Game night - Last Call Nerd Night - The Alley Cat Tuesday Trivia 9 p.m. - Last Call Radical Trivia 9:30 p.m.- Alley Cat Poker 7 p.m. and karaoke 10 p.m. - The Den Wednesday Open Mic.
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The University of West Georgia’s theatre department kicked off their 2010 spring season with “Plumfield, Iraq,” a play written by Barbara Lebow and directed by Pauline Gagnon.
The Vampire and Werewolf Phenomenon continued with the Weekends at West Georgia’s screening of “New Moon, the sequel to the popular Twilight series, in the Campus Center Ballroom on Feb. 20.
From a garage in Paris, France to The Grammys televised world-wide.
After obtaining their four permanent members (Thomas Mars, Christian and Branco Mazzalai, Deck d’Arcy) in 1995, they began their France bar hopping tour performing covers from Prince to Hank Williams to anyone who would listen. It was a tough time for the band, but they were determined to get their music out there.
So begins another stellar season for the University of West Georgia’s theatre company. The university theatre company starts off the new decade with the continuation of the 2009-2010 production season, including a play that will be performed for the first time in the region.
Carrollton is now the home of a new business called Meats and Treats. Meats and Treats is exactly what its name suggests, a place where a person can purchase fresh-cut meat and delicious bakery treats. Just imagine a bakery and a butcher shop put together.
Modern day fashion is most often inspired by the lines and collections of today’s hottest and most expensive clothing designers. Although many fashion fans would love to go on a shopping spree that includes bags stuffed with designer pieces, in this economy not too many can afford to do so.
Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Kathy Cashen Hall on Feb. 3 for Adrian Matejka’s poetry recital on cultural identity. Coordinator of Creative Writing Chad Davidson introduced Matejka, describing Matejka’s philosophical work by saying it “feels like spoken words.”
Movie Review of "Cold Souls" Starring Paul Giamatti
There have always been movies about preserving the human life after death; cryogenics and cloning come to mind as the standard for these types of films, but Cold Souls takes a different approach to the norm. Playing off the Vanilla Sky classic, instead of paying for a continued life in a lucid dream, The Soul Storage Company will simply remove your soul for a better and more satisfying life.
It’s that time of year again where chocolates, roses and “Chick-flicks” are unavoidable. Valentine’s Day is on February 14th and students at UWG are gearing-up to serenade their sweethearts or wish they had someone special to share this day with.
The clock was slowly approaching midnight on Jan. 30, and the Alley Cat Restaurant and Bar was packed to the brim.
The sound of excitement filled the crowded bar as local band Baby Baby made their entrance through the front door. They filed onto the stage, one after the other, like heroes returning from war with their heads held high and instruments in hand. They knew what they had to do: together they would turn Carrollton into one big dance party.
Four years ago, “Paris, je t'aime” (Paris, I Love You) made waves with its unique shorts-film technique where various directors and actors shot approximately ten-minute long individual segments, a total of 18 shorts over the duration of the two-hour film.
The Complete Interview of Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried
Welcome to the Dear John conference call.At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.We will conduct a question and answer session.As a reminder this conference is being recorded.I will now turn the conference over to your hosts, Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried.
The Weekends at West Georgia program started off the spring semester by screening the wacky comedy
Todd Brown, a graduate assistant who works for the Weekends at West Georgia program, knew “The Hangover” was a big hit because many students at UWG had been asking about it. Brown asked students to fill out surveys for other events that Weekends at West Georgia threw in the past and asked their opinion about future movie preferences. The survey results showed that “The Hangover” was the most popular choice.
For students that enjoy reading, here’s one possible solution to boredom: join a book club!
Some University of West Georgia students may feel like there’s not much to do in Carrollton, leaving them searching for something to do to occupy their time. For students that enjoy reading, here’s one possible solution: join a book club! Carrollton’s Neva Lomason Memorial Library, located on the corner of Rome and Spring Street just off the square, is the perfect place to strike up a discussion about your favorite novel.
At times it can be hard to dress a plus-size body, but there is a secret.
There are many curvy, full-figured women who get frustrated when shopping for the hottest fashions because they can’t seem to find anything that looks good on them. Some even brave the shopping crowds, only to be discouraged when they find only loose, baggy and out-of-date outfits in their size. At times it can be hard to dress a plus-size body, but the secret is to always wear items that accentuate curves, not exaggerate them.
What do you get when you add a gorgeous backdrop of the Bora Bora and Tahiti islands, a hilarious and well reputed cast, the composer who received a Golden Globe for Best Original Score (for Slumdog Millionaire) and alas, a director who once acted in two Wonder Years episodes (one of my favorite shows ever).
The University of West Georgia’s art department has a new exhibit by artist Corinna Sephora Mensoff entitled “Rescue Vehicles and the Souls of the South II” on display in the Bobick Gallery.
From the first keyboard stroke of Parachute Musical’s show, it’s evident to the listener that this is a band that isn’t messing around. Every band member has honed his craft to an impeccable degree. Each note and harmony is tighter than the last, all meshing together into a cohesive rock/pop gem.
Do you think you are the next big thing? Well, now is the time for UWG musicians to prove it.
Any University of West Georgia student can “Show Us What You Got” at the Battle of the Musicians performance in the Campus Center Ballroom at 6 p.m. on March 1.
Musical group BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet is a 2010 Grammy nominee for their album “Alligator Purse” released in 2009.The band has had 11 Grammy nominations since they were founded in 1975.
Performance by guest artists Stephen Framil, a cellist, and Peter Cooper, a pianist.
The music department kicked off the second half of the 2009-2010 concert season last Thursday, Jan. 21, with a performance by guest artists Stephen Framil, a cellist, and Peter Cooper, a pianist. The musicians visited Kathy Cashen Recital Hall to perform the 22nd event of the season’s concert series.
“Sita Sings the Blues,” one of Ebert’s top 10 animation films of 2009, is not only one of the most visually stunning movies I have ever seen, but can also be downloaded legally for free thanks to the makers of the film.
As the snow was slowly defrosting on the evening of Jan. 12, Carrollton residents gathered in the square for the making of the Bill Gentry music video. This was an event that all locals were welcome to take part in, and where hot chocolate, coffee and good times were free to the public.
It is important for all fashion junkies to keep warm.
With the weather changing constantly, it is important for all fashion junkies to keep warm, yet remain stylish while doing so. Therefore, some young ladies may not know how to show their trend-setting ways underneath their heavy winter coats.
The Student Activities Council kicked off their first event of the spring semester with some comedy.
Palascak is a well-known comedian from Wabash, Indiana. He made his debut on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham and won the Chicago region of Comedy Central’s Open Mic Fight and HBO’s The Comedy Festival’s Lucky 21. He has performed at Caesar’s Palace in the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas, the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival and was recently at the TBS Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Chicago.
Meet Suzanne Smith. She is a junior and a very fashionable student at UWG; and is also a National Collegiate Scholar and a part of the Nursing Program. On this breezy fall day, Smith wore a simple form-fitting outfit...
The quad at UWG resembled a pumpkin patch rather than a college campus last week as the art department held the second annual Carve on the Quad. More than 200 pumpkins decorated the quad as students, faculty...
On Tuesday, Oct. 27 the University of West Georgia had their annual Fall Festival in the Campus Center Ballroom, organized by the Student Activities Council. Students were very excited to see what was...
Have you ever loved something so much that you wanted to put it in stone? On Saturday Oct. 24 the art department showed students how by hosting a Day Iron Pour at 10 a.m. at the art annex. Despite chilly weather, it was...
The time was close to 8:30 in the evening on Monday Oct. 23 when several students were standing outside the doors of the Campus Center Ballroom with canned goods in hand. The Society presented a talent show...
“Hey King! What’s your first order of business? Let the wild rumpus start!” In a Spike Jonze adaptation, the veteran director/producer/writer interprets his unique vision of the timeless classic about a boy and his...
At the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, there is always something going on; from art shows to plays, chorus concerts to African drumming classes, activities for all ages can be found going on all year round.
On Rome Street, off of Adamson’s Square, is Sunnyside Café. Serving an American-style cuisine, one would not think anything particularly special about the place. Stepping inside the restaurant, however, it is...
Over 4 years after its original planned release date, the PSP version of Gran Turismo has finally hit the streets. Featuring beautiful graphics and boasting an ample slate of cars, the game is well rounded and enjoyable.
The Atlanta 5 Wind Quintet entertained many in the Kathy Cashen Recital Hall last Thursday night. Elisa Lyle played the flute, Luan Mueller the clarinet, Jeannie Ohnemus the oboe, John Pirtle the...
The Little Hawaiian Seafood Grill and Tiki Lounge located on Rome Street brings exotic flavor and culture to Carrollton. Originally located on Bankhead Highway and opened in 2003, the recent move to Rome Street still...
There is a swelling in the indie underground. It involves a band called Port O’ Brien whose members hail from California and Alaska. After only recording and touring for the last two years, Port O’ Brien has already...
In the spirit of last weeks review, I want to continue plugging away the mumble movement with a sneak peak into Humpday - no connection to the day of the week. Humpday is exactly what you’re already thinking...
Since starting this column in January, I have championed Atlanta-based bands like The Black Lips, Spooks, Coathangers, Baby Dinosaurs vs. Extinction and G.G. King, just to name a few. There’s even more...
The University of West Georgia’s music department held their Faculty Concert on Monday, Oct. 12 in the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Music faculty performed to recognize all of the individuals who...
This past weekend, the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center was the place to be as the Carrollton Artist Guild hosted the annual MeccaFest Fine Arts & Crafts festival.
As the patrons visited each booth...
Courtney Ramsey, a junior at UWG, boasts many accomplishments. He has a successful college career, his own non-profit organization, and he recently published his own book - all before the age of 21.
The Kathy Cashen Recital Hall was filled with family and friends to see the final night of the annual An Evening of Musical Theatre. An Evening of Musical Theatre is an event filled with music and acting.
Inspired by Hispanic Heritage month, SAC’s multicultural committee teamed up for the annual explosive fiesta known as Havana Nights. Located in the downstairs Campus Center Ballroom, the fiesta completely...
The Spits, one of this decade’s best and most overlooked punk bands, are back with a fourth self-titled album filled with more weird electronic punk songs chock full of catchy riffs and apocalyptic visions.
Mumblecore is an American independent film movement of the early 21st characterized by low-budget production, focus on personal relationships between twenty-somethings, improvised scripts, and non-professional actors.
Sometimes the meat or fancy side dishes can take too long to cook, leaving little time for the extra side. These potatoes are super simple; prep time is 5 minutes at most, and once they’re in the oven, they cook themselves.
One of the most anticipated releases of 2009 is surely the Grammy-nominated alternative rock band Paramore’s Brand New Eyes. Brand New Eyes is Paramore’s third major release after their platinum selling CD...
For those students who are looking for something fun to do on Tuesday nights, look no further than the Irish Bred Pub and Grill in the square. Over the next six weeks the Pub is hosting Pub Idol every Tuesday night starting at 10:30 p.m.
In World’s Greatest Dad, Robin Williams plays Lance Clayton, a high school teacher whose dreams are to be a famous writer and although he puts in the effort, his son makes it known that he is the world’s worst dad.
Lady Windermere’s fan, a play by Oscar Wilde opened the Fall 2009 season of theatre. The play ran from last Wednesday in the evening until Sunday with an afternoon showing. It’s typical for school productions to only attract...
Noodles can be a fast, easy dinner if you have to rush to class or don’t have enough energy to actually cook. You can boil the noodles inadvance, or pour the ingredients for the sauce into a Ziploc bag and store in the fridge.
There will officially be a quilt museum in the city of Carrollton and shops in Adamson Square have quilts hanging inside of their establishments in support of the new attraction. Hosted by the West Georgia Guild of Carrollton and...
Madison-based two-piece band The Hussy give notice that yet another solid garage punk band has emerged from Wisconsin with this six-song E.P. released earlier this year by Netherlands’ Fistful of Records.
Larry Levey and his Fantasy Treasures have traveled to universities and venues all throughout the southeast like a circus show of jewelry and knickknacks. Monday the show was on in the front of the UCC.
There’s something about caper films that I always enjoy. With 007, it’s the elusive nature that Bond emits, with Ocean’s 11 it’s the uncanny chemistry of Pitt and Clooney, and with The Brothers Bloom, it focuses on the...
Atlanta has seen the emergence of several superior new bands featuring familiar faces in the past year, including G.G. King, as evidenced by their new “Drug Zoo” single. The group features its namesake, Greg King, on guitar and vocals.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, well known comedian Ronnie Jordan paid a visit to the University of West Georgia. Jordan is no stranger to UWG; he performed at the step show during spring semester 2009 and is a former UWG student.
On Sept. 12, college students from all over Georgia flooded to The High Museum in Atlanta for College Night. The five hour event was $7 and included exhibitions from the Louvre in Paris, musical performances from...
The Blend- conveniently located at the Baptist Collegiate Ministries across from the Academic Quad- is a coffee house and Baptist music ministry, where anyone “can meet some people that you haven’t met before and unwind...
This banana bread is so rich, moist and chocolatey that it’s really more like cake without frosting than bread. It’s a simple recipe sure to please any sweet tooth enthusiast.
Thursday night, Sept. 24, loud music was not the only noise coming from the Irish Bred Pub as they hosted a hot wing eating contest. This contest is just one of many activities presented by the Pub to drum up more business.
Gallery Row, located in Adamson Square, is a great place for students to relax, study, and enjoy a good cup of coffee. “[We see] a lot of college students,” said Johnathan Newton, an employee of Gallery Row.
The week of Monday, September 21, was a busy week for the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. They played host to the Carroll County Community Theatre’s production of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams September 24-27.
Carroll County celebrated another year with the 18th annual Taste of Carrollton. Taste of Carrollton is a festival that coordinates eateries all around town and sets them up in the square in order for members of the community to come and taste their food.
This casserole mixes well with practically anything. Cook-outs, steaks, Hamburger Helper, you name it. It also lasts as a great leftover, which works well with a student’s busy schedule. Don’t be scared by the hominy- it’s a really tasty twist on corn.
Cathy Ho’s is a local restaurant that serves delicious Chinese cuisine. The restaurant is run by a single elderly woman, Cathy. She takes orders, cooks, prepares the take-out orders or dine-in orders...
“The Xbox 360 is the best ever, point blank,” said Darryl Forges, a freshmen majoring in mass communications, when asked about which game system he preferred out of the Xbox 360, the Sony PlayStation 3, and the Nintendo Wii.
A new non-profit organization benefiting cancer patients was formed in Douglasville. The founders hope the organization will eventually grow into a major foundation and raise money for local cancer patients.
The verdict is in and District 9 can only be called one of the biggest sci-fi successes in recent film history. It has achieved glowing reviews from top critics, including the much sought after Roger Ebert.
Katy Perry is a talented singer, who also happens to be as great a dresser as she is a songstress. Perry is well known for her unique style, which is drawn from the 1940s pinup look, and many of her outfits and costumes are inspired from bathing suits...
New Band Channels Childhood Memories into Musical Genuis
Treehouse Talk performed for an eager crowd Friday at the Alley Cat located in Adamson Square. A unique energy ran rapid through the crowd as Treehouse Talk took the stage. The crowd started dancing and moving as Grant Wallace and Kyle Dabbs...
The University of West Georgia theatre department will present Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde at their first performance of the fall semester. Directed by Amy Cuomo, the story is set in 1934 but still applies to life today.
Monday, Sept. 14 the Alley Cat hosted the CD release show of Carrollton’s own Baby, Baby. One of Carrollton’s newest bands is comprised of Fontez Brooks on guitar and lead vocals, Grant Wallace pounding the drum set, and Kyle Dobbs on bass...
Thursday, Sept. 17 marked the Department of Art opening of “Chris Scarborough: Photographs and Drawings.” The exhibit is located in the Bruce Bobick Gallery in the Humanities building and will remain until Oct.12.
Muse is a three-piece alternative rock band from England that fuses electronica, progressive rock, and classical music into a soaring cacophony of beautiful noises. Currently Muse’s latest effort, Resistance was released on Sept. 15 in the U.S.
Memphis songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jay Reatard explores new grounds with his second full-length album and his first since signing with indie giant Matador Records.
Reatard, whose real name is Jay Lindsey, has...
Tuesday night karaoke with Swing Shift Entertainment is becoming a must do in Carrollton. Groups of students pour into the Den every Tuesday night to become one-night-only rock stars and pop divas. Good singers or bad singers, it doesn’t matter.
On Sept. 24, the Carroll Community Theatre will present A Streetcar Named Desire at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center. The play will run Thursday, Sept. 24 through Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 at 2:00 p.m.
This is a quick, easy recipe for any breakfast or dessert. Impress your friends and family, all with only a re-sealable bag and a Bundt pan. Tell them that you made the dough yourself and earn even more points.
The Vivian Girls faced a tough task when they entered the studio in March with the intent to record a batch of songs as solid as the ones on their 2008 debut album. The mission was accomplished with “Everything Goes Wrong,” released Sept. 8 by In The Red Records.
The film '9' follows the story of nine stitchpunks, director Shane Acker’s self-made description for his unique dolls, and their journey to find out their purpose in life while battling soul-sucking machines in the process.
Continuing on my Bonnaroo adventure, it was Friday night and we had met up with many of our friends from Carrollton. At least twenty good friends all showed up at the same time, it seemed, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Downtown Carrollton is buzzing with history and cool vibes. Often overlooked by students, especially those less familiar with the town of Carrollton, Adamson Square is the place to hang out and let loose with friends.
Lo-fi indie rock is not in, but it should be thanks to the efforts of Dum Dum Girls on their “Yours Alone” E.P., released by Brooklyn’s Captured Tracks record label. Little can be found online about Los Angeles’ Dum Dum Girls, except that the group is the brainchild of a lady known simply as Dee Dee.
The West Georgia Department of Art hosts the first biennial Art Alumni Exhibition in the Bruce Bobick Gallery and Gallery 2 in the Humanities building. The exhibition features the work of 30 alumni from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s
Known as being a storywriter, journalist, screenwriter and author, Mitch Albom has sold over 26 million copies of his work worldwide. While attending Brandeis University he discovered his unique way of writing and decided to be a journalist.
Recently I sat in on a conference call with Shane Acker, directer of 9, and Elijah Wood, playing the character “9”, while 40 representatives from colleges all over the U.S. asked them questions about the new movie.
Without a doubt one of the more exciting things happening in the music world this summer was music festivals. Lollapalooza in Chicago, Rothbury in Michigan, and Bonnaroo in Tennessee are just a few of the major music festivals that happened this summer. I was only able to make it to Bonnaroo, but it was enough to make my summer one of the best in recent years.
The Wolves are tearing into the Stadium this week, and tasty tailgating food is on the menu. Easy and cheap, of course, these two dishes take roughly 10 minutes to make. The franks are great with nachos, chili, or hot dogs, and the Mexican Bean Dip will work with any kind of chips. So make a few pre-game snacks and enjoy the game!
Millie’s Pub & Eatery, located on Bankhead highway just across from K-Mart and Pizza Hut, is very easy to overlook. Although it boasts a neon sign on the front that proudly declares the old building “Millie’s on the Highway,” the fact that the restaurant is located on a hill discourages safer drivers from paying attention to it. The little-known pub has been in the same spot since 1987, but somehow most students seem to miss it.
Finally Punk, an Austin, Texas four-piece band, has compiled every song from their three 7” singles and some unreleased gems for “Casual Goths”, their first proper L.P. on Atlanta-based Army of Bad Luck records.
Following television shows is a tough task for busy college students; however, this fall’s line up provides four reasons to relax and enjoy primetime TV shows.
What better way to know what is in style on campus than referring to the larger part of the University–the students? According to what many of the enrolled are saying and wearing, there are a few essential pieces that every UWG student must have to stay fashion forward this fall.
Although still uncertain, I can only assume the tile of this film would make more sense upon reading the book based on this movie, Elliot Tiber’s Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life.
The staff of the Mansion Sports Grill and Tavern is fired up and anxious to open the doors in mid-September, restoring the old Mansion with a new theme and atmosphere to showcase UWG pride on every wall and in every stall.
Italian food can be challenging, but delicious. This simple recipe introduces Italian fare to the beginning cook. Traditional flavors like Parmesan cheese and buttered noodles can work as a main course or a complementing side dish.
Gigantic focuses around the lives of Happy (Deschanel) and Brian (Paul Dano) as the two try to see if they’re compatible only to develop into one of the most confusing love stories ever. It’s strange considering I would have been perfectly satisfied to just watch them hold hands the entire movie.
Plexi 3, Milwaukee’s finest three-piece band, continues to crank out solid punk and garage-inspired pop with their first full-length L.P., “Tides of Change,” on Austria’s Bachelor Records.
Atlanta punk scene musician Bobby Ubangi released a solo LP of two-minute garage-pop classics on Rob’s House Records this summer with help from some longtime friends shortly before losing his lengthy battle with terminal lung cancer.
Hey everyone. Hope you guys had a good summer break. I have returned for another semester of film reviews, but first I will to provide a summer recap of films I watched, as well as films that are coming soon. Enjoy.
This is a super-easy, really fun way to make breakfast or desserts. Six ingredients, one bowl, one muffin tin; that’s it. These are really good with seasonal fruits, like blueberries or strawberries, and the fruit forms a kind of warm jam, like the inside of a pie. They’re really fast, and will make you look like you know how to cook. Make sure you grease the pan!
If you take the title literally, "500 Days of Summer" actually rounds up to roughly a year and half of constant sunny days, consistently tan skin and alas, no school. I suppose we would have to account for Georgia weather throwing us some blistering hot days, followed with peeling skin and, for the unlucky many, the everlasting job hunt.
"Snowcone For President" Wants Your Vote For Best Carrollton Band
Snowcone For President is a local three-piece, feel good, jam band with a growing fan base. The members are composed of Jeremy Neese- who is the southern soul sounding lead vocalist and also plays the twisted lead guitar, his younger brother Josh Neese-- who plays the funk-like bass and harmonizing back-up vocals, and Casey "Baby boy" Rooks-- who plays the hard hitting and up-beat drums.
Where does the money go? Considering over 50% of the budget in Georgia goes to education you have your answer. It is getting a little tiring for people who work in the private sector to hear the teachers and higher education students think they shouldn't share in making sacrifices during tough times. Maybe if I am about to lose my job I can go and petition to keep my job. Teachers and higher education students are not a protected class of workers or people. It is tough for everyone and I imagine if you ask someone in the private sector who has lost their job if they would rather have taken some furlough days instead of losing their job they would choose the furlough days.
