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When one thinks of the most famous country artists of all time, Willie 10 Nelson is definitely in the running for top of the list.The Red Headed Stranger is coming to Aggieland with family in tow.
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Country: 7 - The Rockin’ Cody
Johnson will be joined by special guest Cameran Nelson for a night of country at Harry’s, Friday Nov.14.
What?!: Nutcracker: 14 - Christmas comes early 9 - This week in odd as Ballet Brazos presents The Nutcracker at Rudder Auditorium. The production will performers from the region selected during summer auditions.
news, a woman joins her dog at the dinner table, vampire deer are back, and a robo-penguin becomes a spy.
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Music Reviews
Yusuf Islam
Yusuf Islam, better known by his former stage name Cat Stevens, released his fourteenth studio album on October 27. The album is Yusuf’s third mainstream release since his return to music in 2006.
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Yusuf is a singer, songwriter, and humanitarian from London, England. He’s enjoyed much success in his 20+ years as a musician, and his first two albums, Tea for the Tillerman and Teaser and the Firecat, were both certified triple platinum. He also earned two A.S.C.A.P songwriting awards in two consecutive years for “The First Cut Is the Deepest.” This past year, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tell ‘Em I’m Gone
Release Date: Oct. 27, 2014
Recommended Tracks: I Was Raised in Babylon Dying to Live
By Eunice De Luna
On his fourteenth album, Tell ‘Em I’m Gone, all ten tracks are written by him—and slow acoustic songs such as “I was Raised in Babylon” and catchy piano melodies like “Dying to Live” stay true to his R&B, bluesy roots. He launched a world tour on November 4 in support of the new release and will make his way to the States in December. Tell ‘Em I’m Gone is available for purchase on Amazon and iTunes.
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Album: Sound of a Woman Release Date: Oct. 21, 2014
Album: Room 93
Album: Vibes
Release Date: Oct. 27, 2014
Release Date: Nov. 4, 2014
By Eunice De Luna
By Kate Williams
By Kate Williams
Canadian singer/songwriter Kiesza released her second studio album, Sound of a Woman on October 21. Kiesza was born and raised in Calgary and attended The Young Canadians School of Performing Arts where she performed tap and jazz dancing and theatre. She also trained as a ballerina, but an injury at the age of 15 ended her career potential. When her parents divorced when she was 18, she was inspired to write her first song.
Mysterious and downright desperate, Halsey’s Room 93 grabs your hand and leads you down a deep, dark cavern haunted by her past. Her lyrics evoke treachery and she urges listeners to succumb to the pitfalls of young love with her. Self-proclaiming herself to be the “New Americana,” the name of a song released this past March, Room 93 is an earful of disparate sounds—whistling, synthesized percussion, group chanting – hallmarks of the direction contemporary pop is taking, and maybe even more progressive.
Her sophomore album had several successful singles. The dance pop hit and first single off the album, “Hideaway,” debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart and propelled her to stardom. “Giant in My Heart,” the second single off the album, climbed the charts to #4. Aside from writing her own songs, she has also written songs for Rihanna, Kylie Monogue, and Icona Pop.
The track “Trouble – Stripped” brings in piano, ushering in a somber, classical feel that contradicts the subject matter of the song: seduction and substance abuse. Halsey’s honesty and transparency is divulged from an impressive vocabulary, where her wordplay and delivery fuse magically.
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London was quoted saying that his friend and producer Kanye West “will drive you crazy.” Frustrated with Yeezy’s tendency to scratch progress and start from square one, London had to lean on Kanye’s killer money-making instinct and trust that his fellow rapper knew what he was doing. London cites Michael Jackson and Prince as inspiration, but Vibes steady flow and free styling are nothing like the king and prince. The album features Kanye in “Can’t Stop” and Leon Ware on both “Water Me” and “Need Somebody.” Each artist adds their own personal flare to the album, but not without a little complication. Overall, Vibes is a solid album fans of Frank Ocean, Childish Gambino, and Kendrick Lamar will eat up.
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Get on Up: The James Brown Story @ MSC
By Kate Williams
Released this past August in theaters nationwide is the story of a young musician from very humble beginnings who grows up to be one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century: James Brown. The film stars Chadwick Boseman as the Godfather of Soul, Viola Davis as Susie Brown, and Octavia Spencer as Aunt Honey. Enjoy a slice of American history set in the early ‘60s and witness the hardships Brown endured climbing the slippery rungs of America’s music ladder. Battling abuse, spending some time in the can, and struggling to make ends meet, this film shows the nitty-gritty side of show business and how Brown navigated its pitfalls, sometimes succumbing to them. The film will be screened for free at the MSC November 14 for free. 7-9pm.
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By Eunice De Luna Cody Johnson and the Rockin’ CJB are performing at Harry’s, November 14. Johnson is known for his radio singles “Nobody to Blame,” “Pray for Rain” and “Texas Kind of Way” that jumpstarted his career as a country singer. Born in Sebastopol, a small East Texas town, Johnson grew up surrounded by family. He was homeschooled until the ninth grade and during his time at home, his father taught him how to play the piano. Once in school Johnson’s teacher overhead him playing his music and encouraged him to form a band with his fellow Future Farmers of America members. The band competed at a Texas State FFA talent contest and placed runner up. In 2006, Johnson formed The Cody Johnson Band with his father Carl and drummer Nathan Reedy. The band recorded their first album Black and White Label and in 2007 lead guitar player, Matt Rogers joined the group. Together they recorded a live album, Live and Rocking at Shenanigans and Confetti’s Club in Huntsville, Texas. After the release of the album Johnson’s father quit the band. In 2009, Danny Salinas joined the band on bass guitar. That same year, their professionally produced debut album Six Strings One Dream was released. Three singles off the album reached top 10 on the Texas music charts. His next album, A Different Day, was released in 2011, that year he won the 2011 Texas Regional Music Award for New Male Vocalist of the Year.
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Cody Johnson Band at HURRICANE HARRY’S
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Thursday, November 13, 2014 7 PM in Texas A&M Rudder Theatre
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His latest album Cowboy Like Me was released in January 2014, and debuted #7 on the BillboardTop Country Albums. The Rockin’ CJB will be joined by special guest country singer Cameran Nelson and his band. Cameran Nelson is on tour promoting his new album, Happy To Beer. Doors open at 9pm, tickets are $15 and can be purchased at harrys.bcsclubs.com/events.
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Blithe Spirit @ Rudder Forum By Eunice De Luna
The Department of Performance Studies will present their main stage production, Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward, at Rudder Forum on November 13,14,16 and 20-23. The comedy classic is about a man whose life gets turned upside down when his current wife and his ex-wife, who returns from beyond the grave, start fighting. The medium who is responsible for his ex-wife’s return tries to resolve the situation but only further complicates things “One of the reasons the show is so well known and loved is that it works; you don’t need to change it,” says director Aaron Glover. “The version that Noël Coward wrote in 1941 is basically the same version that’s used today. The jokes are still funny; the situations are still appropriate. While the play definitely sounds like it was written in 1941, it doesn’t sound stilted or boring. It’s still a very entertaining evening.” The production entailed a number of challenges for the department, the cast, and crew. “The comedy of the script requires precision, and that’s something to work on,” says Glover. “And of course, the wordplay is very funny, but it has to appear effortless, and that’s a great challenge, too. Technically, the show has tons of props, lots of opportunities for interesting lighting and sound designs, and a set that has to feel like a living room but also allows for a lot of action, including some special effects.” Blithe Spirit tickets can be purchased online or at the MSC box office, student tickets are $5 and regular tickets are $10. The show starts at 7:30pm.
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Scientists roll out robotic penguin chick to spy on shy Antarctic birds
Woman says health improved after eating dog food diet for six days
ADELIE LAND, Antarctica – Scientists in Antarctica have reported issues getting close enough to study the health habits of the notoriously shy emperor penguin.
NEW YORK – Anne Kadet is a Paleo dieter. In layman’s terms, she’s a person who eats food types presumed to have been eaten by early humans, consisting mainly of meat, fish, vegetables, fruits, and excluding dairy or grain products and processed food. Yet when she grew tired of the rising prices of meat and produce that comes along with that lifestyle, she didn’t have to look far to find a cheaper way of living … just in her pet’s dog bowl.
Their solution? A baby penguin chick on wheels.
After 66 years without a sighting, elusive fanged deer spotted once more
“I couldn’t help notice that my dog’s high-end kibble – like my Paleo diet – is high in protein, grain-free, and gluten-free,” she writes at Ozy.com
NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – The Kashmir musk deer, a species lovingly dubbed the vampire deer by some fans, has seemingly popped up from the dead just like Dracula.
Kadet claimed she lost two pounds and her blood sugar dropped to the ultralow end of the ideal range, which was even better than she was eating on her previous diet.
But it’s no cause to worry: Only the male musk deer have fangs, and they’re not used to suck your blood. The Washington Post reports that the deer use their tusks during breeding season to battle for mates. Not to mention they only reach about two feet tall.
During her six days on the dog food diet, Kadet ate kibble and wet food, plus Milk-Bones for snacks, which she says she still prefers over K r a f t dinner or ramen noodles.
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Although this species of deer hasn’t been seen since 1948, scientists in northeastern Afghanistan reported sightings, according to Wildlife Conservation Society news release published Friday. A WCS survey team said they were unable to capture the little deer on camera because they were “difficult to spot.” The Kashmir musk deer is just one of seven similar species located throughout Asia. They are endangered due to loss of habitat and poaching for their prized scent glands.
Our innate curiosity to find out where we came from and where we’ve been is unique to our species.. Through DNA research, scientists have made great strides in tracing our lineage, but do some of our ancient ancestors go back further than we thought? According to a recent study by a multi-institutional team led by the Centre for GeoGenetics at the University of Copenhagen, the answer is yes. The research team sequenced a 36,000-year-old genome from DNA of one of the earliest known Europeans. The Kostenki 14 genome, so named because of its discovery at Kostenki in western
Russia, has provided insights into the movement of modern humans out of Africa and their divergence into distinctive populations. According to Ted Goebel, an anthropologist and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of First Americans at A&M, the findings of the study are important in three major ways. “First, we now know unequivocally that the major ancestral population of today’s Europeans was in place by 36,000 years ago”. Second, it shows us that “the split between European and East Asian populations occurred at this time”. And third, it provides more evidence
International scientists and filmmakers, led by Yvon Le Maho of the University of Strasbourg in France, crafted a remotecontrolled rover disguised as a chick to buddy up with the bashful birds in Adelie Land, Antarctica (the same place where the documentary March of the Penguins was filmed). And it’s been a flying success, according to the scientists. The rover, complete with gray fur, black arms, and a painted face and beak, has been able to get close enough for the penguins for them to sing to it. Scientists suggest that the adult penguins were trying to find a mate for their chicks and were listening for a response, but they didn’t program the rover to make a sound. One researcher said they hope to include a song-playing function in the next rover.
that Early Europeans and Neanderthals did interbreed with one another. Not only that, but according to their new findings, this all occurred 60,000 years ago, 10,000 years earlier than prior information indicated. The new findings not only better calibrate the timeline of development of early human groups, they could also provide insights into the descendant groups of these populations. For instance, the ancestors of early Native Americans share major components of their DNA with these early people. Each new genome studied is another piece of the origin story for humankind.
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Willie Nelson and Family
@ Rudder Auditorium When one thinks of the most famous country artists of all time, Willie Nelson is definitely in the running for top of the list. The legendary singer, songwriter, author, poet, activist, and actor will be performing November 17 at Rudder Auditorium at 7:30pm. Writing his first song and joining his first band at ten, Nelson has been a friend of music for as long as he can remember. He's been an actor in over 30 films and co-authored several books, including his own autobiography, Willie. His book Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I Die found its way on the Top 10 on the New York Time’s best-seller list. Both books are personal narratives that recount his colorful memories, observations, anecdotes and even lyrics throughout his long career. continued on page 11
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At 81 years old, Nelson is best known for his albums Shotgun Willie (1973), Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978)—an album that remained on the country album chart for 540 weeks straight. He began his career in Vancouver, Washington where he wrote “Family Bible” in 1956. Eventually he moved to Houston where he signed with D Records. Nelson served as one of the main contributors to outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed in the late 1960s. Then he was off to Nashville in 1960 and joined the Grand Ole Opry in '65. He retired in Austin in '72 for a short time, but it wasn't long before he was on the road again. He re-signed with Atlantic Records and began recording Shotgun Willie. Nelson was raised by his grandparents, Alfred and Nancy Nelson, who both studied music courses by mail from the Chicago Music institute. Nelson was a jack-of-all-trades, working as a cotton picker, saddle maker, disc jockey, and a salesman of Bibles, vacuum cleaners, and encyclopedias before he became famous. Another fun fact is that Nelson has played with his guitar “Trigger” for forty-three years. Trigger has been through thick and thin, withstanding countless concerts—it doesn’t look like much anymore, but it still plays like a dream in Nelson's hands. Willie was quoted saying, “Trigger is like me, old and beat-up.”
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THURSDAY 11/13 BLITHE SPIRIT
The Department of Performance Studies presents Blithe Spirit, Noel Coward’s beloved supernatural farce. A man’s home life is upended by battle between his current wife and his ex-wife, who has suddenly returned from beyond the grave. Efforts to resolve the situation by the local medium, who is responsible for the ex-wife’s return, only complicate the issue further. Featuring beautiful period 1930s costumes, hilarious characters and Coward’s sparkling dialogue, this classic comedy is guaranteed to entertain! RUDDER FORUM TAMU Campus, Nov. 13, 2014 7:30 PM $5-10
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Cody Johnson Band will be coming to the Hurricane Harry’s stage to give another great concert, with the Rockin’ CJB Band opening the show for them. “In an time of synthetics and plastics, folks appreciate the real thing. Musically, we look for songs
Texas A&M takes the field at home against SEC East foe Missouri. Texas A&M is coming off of a thrilling victory of #3 Auburn on the road. Can the Freshman QB, Kyle Allen, bring an encore performance worthy of his starting role? Will the Aggie defense be able to follow up their three take-aways last week and give A&M a much needed edge? Will Jake Spavital open the playbook even more and add some wrinkles to the offensive scheme? We will soon find out. KYLE FIELD TAMU Campus, Nov. 15, 2014 6:30 PM
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With a six-decade career and 200 plus albums, this iconic Texan is the creative genius behind the historic recordings of Crazy, Red Headed Stranger and Stardust. RUDDER AUDITORIUM TAMU Campus Nov. 17, 2014 7:30 PM
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Maroon Steel is the official steel drum band of Texas A&M University. Their concerts showcase many genres—from pop to jazz. The group was founded in the spring of 2013, where they performed a tour of concerts in Houston alongside other steel pan ensembles
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The Nutcracker @ Rudder Auditorium By Eunice De Luna
Christmas is coming early! Ballet Brazos presents The Nutcracker at Rudder Auditorium, Friday, November 14 at 7pm. The third annual performance features guest professional ballet dancers Eric Glenn, Jamie Lynn Witts, and Frank Shott. The Christmas classic that everyone loves is the story of Clara and her beloved toy, the Nutcracker. The classic is adapted from E.T.A. Hoffmann’s story “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” The Nutcracker is a two-act ballet, and was originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with music composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikosvky. It opened to an unsuccessful premiere at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1892. Since then it has transformed to a timeless classic, performed by countless ballet companies. The story is set at the Stahlbaum house where it’s Christmas Eve and a Christmas party is happening. Dr. Drosselmeyer, a toymaker, brings gifts to all the children and a special gift to Clara. She opens it to find a beautiful nutcracker. Her brother is jealous of her special gift and grabs the doll and breaks it. Dr. Drosselmeyer quickly fixes it for Clara and lays it under the Christmas tree. As the party winds down Clara is worried about her doll and goes to the Christmas tree and falls asleep with the nutcracker in her arms. The clock strikes midnight and strange things start to happen. Everything around Clara starts getting larger and all the toys around her are coming to life. All the while the room is being filled by an army of mice, led by the Mouse King. The Nutcracker awakens and leads his army of toy soldiers into battle with the mice. The Nutcracker and his army are no match for the Mouse King. Clara makes a final move by throwing her slipper at the Mouse King hitting him straight on the head. The Mouse King
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drops to the floor and the mice run away, carrying off their leader. The Nutcracker turns into a Prince and takes Clara to the Land of Sweets where they are greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Prince tells the tale of Clara and her courage and the Sugar Plum Fairy rewards them with a celebration of dances. As the finale, the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Cavalier dance a beautiful Pas De Deux. Clara awakens from her dream and finds herself under the Christmas tree holding her beloved nutcracker. The annual production features performers from across the Brazos Valley that were selected during an open audition in August. Since then the performers have been practicing and rehearsing to perfect the choreography. The production is under the direction of Suzzane Moreau and Diana Wilcox and guided by Ballet Mistress Kelly Ellison. Tickets for The Nutcracker range from $5-$25 and can be purchased online or at the MSC box office.
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Healing Faith Benefit Dinner @ Brazos Center
By Kate Williams
A dinner and auction benefit for Healing Faith, a non-profit medical mission organization, will be held at the Brazos Center on the evening of November 18, 2014. The event, founded by local College Stationites Jason and Kari Segner, “started when the Segners felt God calling them to the mission field,” coordinator Michelle Skow said. “Jason was a skilled paramedic, and Kari had a heart for Africa ever since serving there in short term missions in high school. Through a short-term missions trip, God confirmed their convictions, and they started a medical based ministry called Healing Faith.” The event serves as the main substantial fundraiser for ongoing Healing Faith projects, including malaria education, prevention and treatment, and remote village medical outreach in Jinja, Uganda. “Our goal is to get people personally invested in the work of the ministry and become monthly supporters,” said Skow. “Our American dollars can do so much in Uganda. It costs less then $3 to diagnose and treat someone suffering from the life-threatening disease of malaria.” Individual tickets for the event are $35.00. In addition to the dinner, there will be a silent auction with all proceeds going towards the mission. “There will also be a free kids banquet that night, in conjunction with the adult benefit,” said Skow. “The kids will eat Chick-fil-A, play on bounce houses, and learn how they can make a difference with Healing Faith, too. Ultimately, we see the night as an invitation to the people of our community to get involved in the life-changing work God is doing in Uganda.” You can learn more about Healing Faith on their website: healingfaithuganda.com. The goal of the project is to raise $150,000.
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Laugh Out Loud! @ Brazos Valley TROUPE
By Cody Carlsen and Cecilia Garcia
On Friday, November 14 at 7:30pm, Brazos Valley TROUPE will present “Laugh Out Loud!” – the next installment of its hilarious improv/ comedy sketch series. The Oxymorons, BVT’s resident improv team, will once again be tickling the collective funny bone of audiences with their special brand of family-friendly comedy. With BVT’s LOL! shows, the giggles, grins and guffaws are guaranteed as the “Kings & Queens of Clean-Cut Comedy” use the audience’s suggestions to fuel the fun. Audience suggestion cards will be distributed and filled out. The suggestions, along with those solicited live by the Oxymorons, will then be turned into short sketches before your eyes. All seats are $8.
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By Cheyenne Mueller
Girl Most Likely Nightcrawler
Netflix (PG-13)
Imogene (Kristen Wiig, Bridesmaids) was a promising playwright in New York who had earned recognition for her potential. Instead of writing (or doing really anything productive), she squanders her money on frivolous, needless things. She’s given a year to produce a screenplay, but the deadline approaches Ah, the American Dream. Have a goal, work hard, and be nice to those around you – the recipe for success. Or… well… quickly and she has nothing to show for it. At the same time, her it used to be. and her boyfriend have reached a stalemate in their relationship. What’s the natural thing to do to win back his attention? Stage Louis Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal, End of Watch) is a driven individual. Living in Los Angeles, he finds income by stealing a suicide attempt. wire from construction sites and selling it. After trying to get a job with his buyer – who promptly refuses, saying “I don’t hire thieves” – Bloom is near broke and jobless. While on a highway, he drives past two police officers attempting Well, spoiler – it didn’t work. Imogene ends up in psychiatric to help a woman out of a burning vehicle. After pulling over into the shoulder, Bloom steps out to investigate – not evaluation and under the care of her eccentric mother, Zelda to offer any help – but to watch the scene unfold. He’s not the only one. A van follows suit and out burst two men (Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right) in New Jersey. She with video cameras who get right into the meat of the story. The woman is rescued, the car doesn’t blow up, and the returns to a house that’s dysfunctional as ever, with a new man camera guys get their shot. Bloom is hooked. sharing her mother’s bed, her special needs brother Ralph, and a stranger renting out her room. While figuring out the unique After inquiring about the business, Bloom dives right in. He steals a bike to pawn for a police scanner, a handheld living situation, Imogene is forced to reevaluate her own messed camcorder, and he hires Rick (Riz Ahmed, Four Lions) as an intern (essentially his GPS navigator). Lou learns police up life if she ever wants to get out of her Jersey hometown. codes and drives at an ungodly speed to try to be the first on the scene. He thrives. After sending his first video to TV station KWLA, lead by a feisty Nina Romina (Rene Russo, Lethal Weapon 4), the two strike up a professional Girl Most Likely is charming and there are definitely worse relationship where Bloom delivers footage exclusively to the station. ways to waste your time, but there isn’t anything exceptional about this film. It fulfills the requirements for an indie-quirkyBloom possesses a natural “eye” for capturing horrifying images, which brings in the big bucks – if it bleeds, it leads. cute movie, with a female protagonist who’s intelligent but So long are the clunker car and subpar handheld camera – all of Lou’s equipment is upgraded and he becomes the top faces adversity and who finds herself with a little help from dog in the business. Always willing to cross the line, things come to a head after he beats the cops at a home invasion her family. It’s not new. The casting choices were smart – the that leaves three dead. Lou captures the perpetrators on video, but thinking ahead, Lou excludes the men’s faces characters are all believable in their interactions with each from the footage that he submits to the station. He withholds information from the police until an opportunity arises other, and though Kristen Wiig is the central character, she where he can call for a reward on the suspects and get the perfect shot for the news, putting numerous lives at risk. doesn’t outshine talent-wise from her counterparts. There are some touching moments – especially between Imogene and Nightcrawler was writer/director Dan Gilroy’s directorial debut after being a veteran screenwriter for several years. Ralph – that make the audience feel warm and fuzzy inside, but He executed his project well (take notes, Stiles White). He’s married to Rene Russo – the woman who plays Nina Girl Most Likely isn’t memorable long after you watch it. Not bad, Romina – and while nepotism isn’t always favorable in films, she plays her part perfectly. In the film, big money not great, pretty funny here and there. comes from gory crimes that happen in “affluent” neighborhoods by “urban” criminals – perpetuating racism and class boundaries. Gyllenhall proved with Donnie Darko that he’s exceptional as a sociopath, but his portrayal of Louis Bloom Girl Most Likely is 103 minutes and rated PG-13 for sexual content is unnerving. He never blinks, and Gyllenhaal himself is almost unrecognizable. Like Bloom, Gyllenhaal is smart with and language. his decisions in film, and Nightcrawler is one of his best.
Action (R)
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1. Big Hero 6
Child prodigy Hiro Hamada develops a special bond with a plus-sized inflatable robot named Baymax. Together, they team up to form a group of high-tech heroes. PG (108 min)
2. Interstellar
Life on Earth will soon become inhabitable. After the discovery of a wormhole, a group of explorers set out to surpass the limitations on human space travel for the fate of humankind. PG-13 (169 min)
3. Gone Girl
Nick Dunne’s wife, Amy, disappears and he becomes the prime suspect. He defends his innocence, but Amy’s journal paints a very different picture of her husband. The truth, however, is much different than the tales both Nick and Amy have spun. R (149 min)
4. Ouija
After a mysterious death of one of their peers, a group of friends use a Ouija board as part of a game. What they uncover is a sinister force that forces them to confront their most terrifying fears. PG-13 (89 min)
5. St. Vincent
Oliver’s parents just divorced and in his mother’s custody, they move to a new city to start fresh. He forges an unlikely friendship with their new neighbor Vincent, an abrasive war vet who manages to fend off everyone except for Oliver. PG-13 (102 min)
6. Nightcrawler
In desparate need for work, Lou Bloom stumbles into the world of LA’s crime journalism. His obsession for getting the perfect story blurs the line between what’s ethical and completely immoral. R (117 min)
7. Fury
Right before the end of WWII, a Sherman tank and five crewman are dispatched on a mission that leaves them outnumbered and outgunned. With a rookie slowing things down, the men face impossible odds
in a heroic attempt to hold a crossroad from the Axis. R (134 min)
8. John Wick
A former hitman is forced out of retirement to kill the men who took everything from him. R (101 min)
9. Alexander...Very Bad Day
Alexander is no stranger to unfortunate circumstances. After wondering if his family ever experienced the same misfortunes, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all share their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. PG (81 min)
10. The Book of Life
Manolo faces a difficult decision where he must pick between his family and his heart. In the process, he experiences three different worlds where he is confronted with his greatest fears. PG (95 min)
11. Birdman
Riggan is a washed-up actor who once played the iconic superhero, Birdman. His career screeched to a halt after refusing to make a Birdman 4, and as he attempts to reclaim his former glory, he must deal with his ego and estranged family. R (119 min)
12. The Judge
Hank Palmer is a big city lawyer who returns home after finding that his father, the town judge, is accused of murder. Hank is forced to uncover the truth and consequently reconnects with his estranged family. R (141 min)
13. The Maze Runner
Thomas wakes up with no memory and in an ascending elevator. He’s delivered to an all-male community where he learns that the walls that enclose them leads out to an extraordinary maze. His arrival serves as the catalyst for their escape from the walls, but it comes with a price. PG-13 (113 min)
14. Dracula Untold
Vlad Tepes is forced to make a deal
with malicious supernatural entities to protect his family and kingdom. He struggles with his humanity while fighting the evil that now resides in him. PG-13 (92 min)
15. The Equalizer
After believing he escaped his troubled past, Robert McCall is called to action after seeing a young girl who is under the control of Russian gangsters. He gets involved, reawakening his inner brutality. R (131 min)
16. Annabelle
The prequel to The Conjuring, a couple experience horrific paranormal phenomenon caused by a possessed vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by Satanists. R (98 min)
17. Guardians of the Galaxy
Peter Quill (aka Star Lord) finds an orb on an abandoned planet and is subsequently hunted down by Ronan the Accuser. He forms an unlikely alliance with four other criminals to stop Ronan and save the galaxy. PG-13 (121 min)
18. Dear White People
A satirical comedy that follows four very different black students at an Ivy league university who converge together after a controversial theme at a Halloween party. R (100 min)
19. Before I Go to Sleep
As a result of a tragic accident, Christine wakes up every day without a memory of the day before. However, one day, truths come forward that force her to reevaluate everything she knows…before she forgets again. R (92 min)
20. Whiplash
Andrew is a young drummer with serious potential. He enrolls at a music conservatory, notorious for its cutthroat program and intense instructors who still stop at nothing to expel Andrew’s talent. R (107 min)
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“Lucky number seven” Across 1 Upsilon’s follower 4 Talking-animal tale 9 WWII general ___ Arnold 12 Bottom of a parking garage 15 Spare parts? 16 1998 Bryan Adams album 18 Dinner ingredient? 19 Home to Hercules’s lion 20 OB/___ 21 Competitions like those in “8 Mile” 26 “His Master’s Voice” label 27 “Just let me finish” 30 Round body 31 Cop’s request before “I’m going in” 32 Get the bad guy 33 You, to Christoph Waltz 34 One who’ll leave a mark 35 “La la la can’t hear you,” for short 36 Punctured tire sound 37 Desert after an Italian meal 38 ___ Majesty 39 One side of a bilingual store sign 41 Former “Tonight Show” announcer Hall 42 He pitched the only World Series perfect game 43 Pit stop stuff 44 Mercredi preceder 45 “Who’s a good boy?” response 46 It’s sometimes added to table salt 53 Like scuffed CDs 54 Secure locales 55 A degree of success? 56 Singer/songwriter Jones 57 Freshmen-to-be, perhaps: abbr.
Down 1 Mideast grp. 2 Apple variety created in Minnesota 3 Song that starts “Twenty, twenty, twentyfour hours to go” 4 Lobster ___ Diavolo 5 Actress Michalka 6 ___ Paese (semisoft cheese) 7 2022’s Super Bowl (if they keep using Roman numerals) 8 “Mouse!” 9 Is stealthy like a snake 10 Quatrain rhyme scheme 11 Korean sensation 13 Mag VIPs 14 Slowly, on sheet music 15 “Star-crossed” lover 17 Laurelin’s partner in Tolkien’s Two Trees of Valinor 20 Brazil’s Mato ___ 21 Stand-up comedians’ supporters 22 1980s Hostess product 23 Oktoberfest locale 24 Thwarting type 25 Nightmare visions 28 Called in honor of, as a relative 29 Famed Fords 40 Missile-warning gp. 44 Dance in a pit 45 Freddy formerly of D.C. United 46 Baby seal 47 Singer Janis 48 Ship passing in the night? 49 Cousteau’s sea 50 Ex-Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James 51 “Well, look at you!” 52 Count follower 2014 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)
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Aggies Bowl-Eligible for Sixth Straight Season By Joshua Russell
Football What a win against the Tigers last week. The Aggies are bowl-eligible, and though that may not be a big deal to some, and going to a bowl is what is expected out of this program, this is the first time Texas A&M has gone bowl-ing for sixth consecutive years.
needed. The Aggies still have a lot of young guys in the system and any chance they can get to put on pads and learn is going to be valuable for the future of the team. Early bowl projections favor the Aggies making a trip to Houston to play in the AdvoCare Texas Bowl. Other scenarios include the Outback Bowl, Music City Bowl, Liberty Bowl and Birmingham Bowl.
Guerrieri, who was named the SEC Coach of the Year. A&M was named a #1 seed for the NCAA trounament for the first time in program history. They will play Houston Baptist in the first round. As long as they win they could host up to the first four rounds of the tournament at Ellis Field in front of the 12th Man. The first round begins this weekend.
Soccer The SEC Champion Aggies have had a remarkable season so far, finishing up the regular season on a tear, going 6-1-1 en route to a back-to-back conference crown. With success comes awards, and the Aggies earned plenty of them. Texas A&M placed four players on the All-SEC First Team, including Shea Groom, who was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year. Groom led the SEC with six game winning-goals, placed 2nd in goals at 13, and third in points with 29. Groom was joined by forwards Bianca Brinson and Annie Kunz and defender Meghan Streight. Brinson led the conference with six assists in conference play. Kunz earned her second nod on the First Team and had five goals and five assists. Streight finished on the All-SEC First Team for the third-consecutive time.
Though the bowl game won’t be as prestigious as the last two bowl games, when A&M went to the Cotton Bowl and Chick-fil-A Bowl, a trip to a bowl game will allow for much needed practice time. If the Aggies don’t go to a bowl game, then the season is over and practices are done. By going to a bowl game, it allows for a month of practice, and judging by the team’s performance the past month, a few more practices are
Midfielder Kelley Monogue and defender Janae Cousineau were named to the All-SEC Second Team and defender McKayla Paulson was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. Monogue finished second in the SEC in points (30) and third in goals (11). Cousineau has six goals in SEC action this year. Paulson was the only freshman to start every match for A&M until she was injured last in the year. The Aggies were joined by head coach G
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