‘American Idiot’: Provocative presence in Heinz Hall
Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
February 22, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Top Stories
Heinz Hall was brimming with angst and punk sounds during Tuesday’s premiere of Green Day’s “American Idiot: The Musical.” The Broadway show featured the songs of the band’s award-winning album, “American Idiot,” and illustrated a down-with-the-establishment feel dating back to the early... Read more »
Lunar Gala: CMU’s dazzling fashion show
Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 21, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Featured A&E, Featured Multimedia, Photo Gallery
This past Saturday, I attended CMU’s 17th Lunar Gala, and let me just say, I was awestruck! From spectacular lighting, models that didn’t miss a step, dancers who displayed moves I didn’t even know were possible, and outstanding fashion, there was no low point in the evening. Moreover, these... Read more »
Q&A with ‘American Idiot’ cast member, Chelsea Turbin
Ryan Bunker, Staff Writer
February 19, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Top Stories
From number one Billboard hits, to the big stage, Green Day’s "American Idiot" is bound to be a show stopper. With a Tony Award for best stage design and a Grammy for best musical soundtrack, this is one musical you do not want to miss. "American Idiot" takes us on the journey of three inseparable... Read more »
CMU Lunar Gala
Ryan Bunker
February 15, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
This Saturday, February 16, 2013, Sentry Media will be attending the highly anticipated CMU Lunar Gala. Lunar gala is a student-run organization at Carnegie Mellon University devoted to promoting fashion talent and innovation throughout the campus community. Each February, Lunar Gala produces... Read more »
The Beach Boys win first Grammy
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
The Beach Boys have finally won a Grammy- well, sort of. Believe it or not, the group has never won a Grammy in a nominated category. However, the group did win a Lifetime Achievement Grammy in 2001. The Beach Boys have been unsuccessful in nomination categories in the past years- including... Read more »
Which one is pink?
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
February 6, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The man behind the name and the climb to fame of the rock group Pink Floyd belongs to founder and former frontman, Syd Barrett. The group was formed in 1964 as The Pink Floyd Sound and the band quickly became notorious in the London music scene. Pete Townshend of The Who actually skipped a Who concert... Read more »
The Package Tour pre-sale gives you reason to wake-up early
Andrea Zanaglio, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music
With casting news for the spinoff of "Boy Meets World" this week comes even more news that 90s fans will enjoy. New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men will bring The Package Tour to Pittsburgh on June 11. If you are one of those girls who grew up with these boy bands plastered to your... Read more »
Beyonce’s “Lip-Gate”: Why does it matter?
Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
January 25, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Music, Top Stories
This Monday marked both President Barack Obama's second inauguration and the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While both occasions were particularly significant for the nation, Beyonce was soon the focus after her performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the inauguration. The questions... Read more »
What to know walking into Les Miserables
Leah Moose, Lifestyles Editor
January 5, 2013
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Movies
After viewing the movie musical Les Miserables only a few hours ago, I realized there are several details that potential viewers should know before going into the theater. First, Les Miserables, is not like other movie musicals that seem like a nearly-perfect hybrid of singing and acting. In fact,... Read more »
50 years of good vibrations
Mike Funyak, Staff Writer
November 21, 2012
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyles, Music
The year 2012 marked the 50th anniversary for the group nicknamed “America’s Band,” The Beach Boys. With the group's infamous SMiLE album finally released in 2011, rumors began that the surviving members were planning a 50th anniversary tour. In December of 2011, remaining members Brian Wilson,... Read more »
