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Music Reviews Randy Rogers Band Album:

Nothing Shines Like Neon Release Date: January 15, 2016

By Jordyn Smith

The Randy Rogers Band is back with “Nothing Shines Like Neon.” The 11-track album kicks off with the nostalgic tune “San Antone.” The song hits home to any lover of the great Alamo City, a great lead-in to the rest of the album. The album moves flawlessly with “Rain and the Radio,” “Neon Blues,” and “Things I Need to Quit.” Rogers brings in bluegrass stars Alison Krauss and Dan Tyminski on the track “Look Out Yonder.” The collaborations do not stop there. Jerry Jeff Walker lends his talents to “Takin’ It as It Comes,” where the rocking beat coupled with excellent fiddle and guitar riffs merges Texas country and classic rock themes into one. Singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson sings with Rogers in “Actin’ Crazy,” a laid-back track about dialing it down a notch or two. The Randy Rogers Band has done it once again, proving why they are some of Texas Country’s brightest stars.

“Blackstar” by the late David Bowie will go down as one of 2016’s most bittersweet albums. Released on his 69th birthday, this became Bowie’s first number one album. The 8-track record provides fans a last chapter in the illustrious career that Bowie had over many years.

David Bowie

The album kicks off with the title track “Blackstar,” a funky, ominous sounding track. The intricate rhythms backed by a great brass sections is complimented by Bowie’s vocals. “Lazarus” has a very somber, almost dirge-like quality that highlights the pain and passion that Bowie sings about in the lyrics. “Dollar Days” digs deeper into Bowie’s experimentation of different sounds and styles. Overall, the album has a very somber feel to it. “Blackstar” gives fans a great final chapter to the legend’s career and life.

Release Date: January 8, 2016

Album: Blackstar

Panic! At the Disco roared back into the music scene with “Death of a Bachelor.” The album is lead off with the up-tempo, funky “Victorious.” The hooks bring home the lyrics to the song and engage the listener well. “Don’t Threaten Me with a Good Time,” sounds like a classic Panic! At the Disco track from the early 2000’s with a new modern twists. The band is able to bridge a gap in their music, by showing fans they remain the same lovable band but push their limits. They set up the rest of the album well, putting together a solid track list without fail. From the title track to “LA Devotee,” Panic! At the Disco has released a real winner.

Panic! At the Disco

Ricky Dillon has released his latest project, “Gold.” The 10-track album brings a different sound to the pop genre. In the Justin Bieber and One Direction dominated genre, Dillon has carved out his own niche. The album includes several great collaborations including one with Snoop Dogg himself. “Don’t Wanna Fall in Love” takes the listener to various states through Dillon’s perspective. “Problematic” featuring Snoop is a funky track that pushes the pop boundary and ventures into more of a rap/hip-hop feel. Snoop’s collaboration drives the song home. “Lottery” just belongs in a club, it is a great up-tempo track that brings balance to the album. “Gold” is a great next step for Ricky Dillon, by not conforming to current pop trends, he is able to stand out well.

Ricky Dillon

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Album: Death of a Bachelor Release Date: January 15, 2016

Album: Gold

Release Date: January 15, 2016

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COLORFUL DRAWER DIVIDERS Every house has at least one junk drawer crammed to the brim with random odds and ends. It’s time to wave goodbye and clean it out. Go through and figure out what you want to keep and get rid of what’s not needed by donating it, recycling it, or throwing it away if it is trash. When that’s all said and done, organize it. Making your own colorful drawer dividers instead of buying a plastic tray is a creative way to add personality to your home, even if it is just the inside of a drawer. But the great thing about this DIY project from “iHeart Organizing” is that it can be applied for multiple uses. Categorize the office supplies in your desk. Tidy up the drawers in your bathroom. Use larger boxes to create more storage for your closet.

LET’S GET ORGANIZED W elcome 2016! Per tradition, January is the month for writing a list of New Year’s resolutions and making changes. Whether it’s reducing clutter and organizing your home, choosing to eat healthier, or dedicating more time to spend with friends and family, everyone

The possibilities are endless, so get creative and start organizing! By Adrianna Zampieri

has something they want to improve. And given the fact that numerous DIY projects are available at your fingertips via the Internet, getting organized is an easy resolution to accomplish. Here’s one way to get you started on the road to a neat, clutter-free life:

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4. Repeat step 3 in the opposite direction. Again, push in the inside edges with a pencil eraser and tape it down. 5. With the paper applied to the sides and inside of the box, you’re all done! If you’d like, you can tape a strip of paper to the bottom of the box, but it’s not necessary since it won’t be seen. 6. Now just take your newly decorated, colorful boxes and start organizing!

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WELCOME TO

2016 By Annabeth Reeb

A lot of things can change from year to year, even if that transition is only a few weeks of winter break. We can’t be sure exactly what 2016 will look like, but we can guess on a few key things. Hover-mania: Santa brought a lot of hover boards to a lot of different houses this year, so their presence on campus this year will be no surprise. Not only will there be an influx in the number of hover board-clad students, but now they come with a new twist: they explode! According to multiple news sources, the new toy has a trick that purchasers were not expecting: they catch on fire. So if you see smoking wheels on campus, be sure to run for cover. Campus Carry: Starting on the first day of the spring semesters students will be packing more than just their homework on Texas A&M campus. Whether you’re for or against the policy, 2016 is bringing a lot of heat. Post-Powerball Depression: Admit it, you thought about what your new year would be like with $1.5 billion at least once – regardless of how bad the odds were. No school, no job, maybe no more College Station. Even though we all knew the odds were slim-to-none, it still hurts when a dream that big dies. Apple Watches: These definitely aren’t new, but we guarantee quite a few people will be returning from break with new bling on their wrist. The question is, when will teachers start requiring you take off your watch during tests, quizzes, or even class? This trend is sure to bring some changes in classroom policy in 2016. The Last American Idol: With ratings down, American Idol has announced its last season. Does that make the last winner THE American Idol? We’re hoping for another Philip Philips to finish the show up right. Adele and Justin Bieber World Takeover: Hello, It’s me, is it too late to say sorry for taking over the world? Leo Dicaprio’s Last Hope: Okay, so it’s not his last hope, but things are going to get weird if he doesn’t finally win an Oscar this year. Star Wars Relevance: You can finally talk about Star Wars again without sounding like you’re stuck in the past. It’s been ten years since Revenge of the Sith released, but rest assured, with Disney making the calls we won’t have to wait another decade for the next one. Dabbing: This is the newest internet dance trend, making an impressive presence after the Nae Nae and the Wobble. Who knows what could come next. All in all, 2016 should be a good year if you stick to your resolutions and stay away from exploding hover boards.

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ELI YOUNG BAND @ HURRICANE HARRY’S By Jordyn Smith

Eli Young Band is bringing their winter tour to Hurricane Harry’s on Wednesday January 20. The Texas-natives began their career while at the University of North Texas. Releasing their self-titled album in 2002, the band was quickly signed by Carnival Music. As they built their fan base, they played anywhere and everywhere that they could in the great state of Texas. In 2005, EYB released their sophomore album, “Level.” They continued to gain popularity as they toured with fellow-Texan Miranda Lambert. The band began to gain exposure not only in Texas but also in Nashville.

While working with producer Frank Liddell, the band began to work on their third album “Jet Black & Jealous.” The album was released in 2008. The lead-off single “When It Rains” peaked at number 34 on the charts. Their next single “Always the Love Songs,” a tune co-written by David Lee Murphy and George Ducas, proved to be their best-performing single todate. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Country charts. As their fan base continued to grow, EYB was able to tour outside of Texas.

After several years at Carnival Music, the band changed gears and signed to Big Machine Records on the Republic Nashville label. This move seemed small at first, but the release of “Crazy Girl” launched the band They earned air time on CMT and GAC, which propelled them to a national to a whole new level. The single became their first number one hit and audience. The increasing popularity of the band landed them opening their first platinum-selling single. Their next single was “Even If It Breaks gigs on Texas Country great’s tours. The Eli Young Band began to open Your Heart,” debuting as their next number one hit and platinum-selling for Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, and Jack Ingram. single. After that, the nominations came rolling in. EYB received three

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nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards: Song of the Year, Top Vocal Group of the Year, and Single Record of the Year – they would go on to win the 2012 ACM for Song of the Year. EYB also had nominations in 2012 from Music Row Awards for Breakthrough Artist, CMT Music Awards Video of the Year, and CMA Award nominations for Vocal Group of the Year and Song of the Year. They even received their first Grammy nomination for “Even if It Breaks Your Heart.” Since 2012, the group has released “10,000 Towns,” “Turn It on EP,” and “Honey, I’m Good.” In between the success of their next releases, EYB has solidified their stay. In 2013, they joined Kenny Chesney as an opener for his No Shoes Nation Tour, have toured mid-sized venues as headliners, and have landed several number one hits. EYB is a proven success. From their humble beginnings in tiny Texas clubs and venues to stadium shows with Kenny Chesney, they have given their heart and soul to the road and to their fans. Their show at Hurricane Harry’s on Wednesday will be a can’t-miss show. Make sure to get your tickets early. You can purchase tickets at Cavender’s Boot City, Aggieland Outfitters (University Drive Location), and Southern Jewlz Boutique. Doors open at 9pm with special guest Dalton Domino.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

By Luke Murray

errett Zoch and the OSR Band is a 4-piece band from Huntsville, specializing in high energy, down home Texas Music. Their style of music comes from various musical inspirations ranging from traditional country to southern rock, blues and Americana, and pure Red Dirt variety. The group has been rocking crowds from all over Texas and Louisiana since 2012. Their first record, self-titled “Jerrett Zoch and the OSR Band” was released at the end 2013 and enjoyed moderate success. The first record afforded them the opportunity to get out on the road and learn more about music while forming some incredible friendships with other professionals in the business. During early 2015, they were fortunate enough to be introduced to Rosewood Studios in Tyler, where they were pleased to enlist the talents of Phil Mosley on producing their new record. With Phil’s technical expertise and the hard work put in over the previous years, they were able to spend the summer of 2015 producing their new release “Kings and Queens.” Hands down, the pinnacle of their efforts so far. We sat down with the group to discuss the new record, what lies on the horizon, and how Aggieland’s Texas music scene can benefit from this new sound on the radio waves. MW: Your new album, “Kings & Queens,” just released and is already climbing the Texas Country charts; what types of

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influence went into developing the sound and track list for the record? OSR: This track list has a lot of variety as compared to our previous works. We have traditional country sounds, gritty rock tunes, waltzes and slow ballads. We wanted to provide a vast variety of tones on this record in order to display a new and more developed sound to The OSR Band. The great people at Rosewood Studios provided us with an amazing studio and staff. We were also able to do production with our buddy Phil Mosley (from the East Texas Rock Group “Blacktop Mojo”), and he did an outstanding job with pre-production as well. So many great writers and musicians also collaborated in the studio with us and we are extremely thankful for their contributions. This is by far the best product we have been able to produce for our fans to date. We really look forward to the feedback from the media, friends, and fans. MW: How has the group’s style and character as artists evolved since the 2014 debut of your self-titled album? OSR: It’s really night and day from our 2014 release. We have grown, not only professionally as musicians, but also as businessmen as well. The road has been both kind and unkind to us over the past four plus years, but we take each day as a learning experience and we try to build off of previous successes and lessons. We have been fortunate enough to share the stage with some of the best acts in this scene and we seek advice and mentorship from those who have been doing this much longer than we have. We try to incorporate new business strategies and are constantly looking for ways to upgrade our gear, merchandise, and our live show experience in order to provide the best possible product to our customers. We really feel that “Kings and Queens” will be well-received and as stated above, we are always open to constructive feedback. MW: How does JZ & the OSR Band expect to influence the rich Red Dirt music scene in Bryan-College Station? OSR: Bryan-College Station has a thriving community that loves live music. Anyone who has spent a minute in this town has been witness to some of the amazing live music that is present there. Some of our fondest memories as a band were on the stage at Harry’s with our friend Clayton Gardner or rocking out with our buddies at The Tap. We currently are working several dates at various venues in the area, and we can’t wait to get back out here to see our fans. When in BCS, Layne’s and Fuego are a few of our favorite places to stop. We always tune in to our favorite Aggie radio stations while on the commute as well. While out on the road we are always meeting Aggies and we love hearing their input on the local music scene. MW: Now that you’re looking to blow open country radio in 2016, with a full year of shows already booked, what’s on the horizon for you guys?

OSR: We currently have dates scheduled for every month in 2016, and at this point we are just filling in the holes and scheduling any off time we are taking in the next year. The radio DJ’s and production directors/ managers have been nothing but upfront and professional to us over the years and we hope to keep that trend going into the future. Up ahead for the OSR Band is more working, grinding, and clawing to get to the top of the mountain. We have been so blessed with the support of fans, friends/family, and the professionals in this industry and we consider it a privilege to be able to perform for them on a consistent basis. We make it a habit to follow our fans rather than our fans following us, because as cliché as it sounds, they are the ones that make our dream of playing “Live, Loud and Local” Texas Music possible. We have already started writing the next record and are lining up several talented artists to come in and collaborate with us on that venture. Much like the image we portrayed on our new album “Kings and Queens”, this industry is a gamble, but we are willing to take the challenges head on in order to live out our dreams. Thanks for the Support, and we will see ya’ll down the road! Check out “Kings and Queens” on iTunes, Spotify, and Google. For tour dates, visit their website at www.jzosrband.com or download the “Bandsintown” app on your mobile device and track the locations they are playing near you.

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BUT ANY PET IS BETTER THAN A GHOST...OR A DEMON: of my swears she sawSteak a ghost our apartment The steak“One dinner willroommates be provided by J. Cody’s andinBarbeque, and will but said ‘it’s ok she was just here to check on us.’” take place Saturday night. J. Cody’s Steak and Barbeque will be on-site grilling 12 oz. choice ribeyes from Ruffino Meats and Food Service and will have “Last yearsides my roommate came home and said ‘sorry beenand tea. favorite southern like green beans, new potatoes, corn, I’ve cobbler Plates areacting limited and high in demand. Event coordinators recommend odd these past couple of days, but I’m better now, I hadgetting an your tickets beforeperformed the event on to me ensure exorcism last your nightspot. and I can finally get back on track with Jesus.’ He said he had a demon in him wiping away

If the lure of wine and beer, not to mention the steak dinner isn’t enough, his memories of life as he knew it.” there will be five stages set up around the venue featuring a variety of ongoing entertainment. From rock n’ roll to singer-songwriters, southern soul THEYcountry, OVERSTEP THEIR BOUNDS: toSOMETIMES genuine Texas there is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. The Rock-A-Fellas will kick off the weekend Friday night and Saturday night’s old roommate of mineand feltartist the Bob needSchneider. to “chaperone” any time headliner“An is Austin-based musician

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In addition to the wine, beer, music, and great food, there will also be an abundance ofincraft vendors art showcases set up around event. Do you’re the mood forand a unique sound, “Southern Pop” the entrepreneur ORfTHE COMPLETE OPPOSITE: a little artsy shopping while your browse the creations of the artisticallyBrett Harris will be performing in College Station on January 22 at New inclined. Texas Reds will also host their annual grape stomp for those who Republic Co.during “MyBrewing roommate my study abroad in Africa this summer wish to participate in a little traditional wine-making fun.

OR THEY FIND ODD, SOMETIMES ILLEGAL, WAYS TO MAKE MONEY: “My roommate lastcommunity. year would let herinterested boyfriendingive haircuts in local Bryan/College Station If you’re helping out, the our living room –volunteers sometimes people atfrom a time. Thisattendants would take festival is still accepting for20 everything parking to place every other Sunday until she got written up for it. The hair helping backstage with setting up musician equipment. Visit texasredsfestival. literally be on the floor. I mean, they swept, but not com for would more information. well.”

“My roommate’s boyfriend sold drugs out of our house. I told him to stop on multiple occasions but he would try to bribe me with more drugs. Needless to say, I moved out.”

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an entire semester. Then, the next semester he asked for some songs” that resonate with audiences. advice. I didn’t think anything of it until he started explaining how the girl ‘he was seeing’ never responded to any of his texts, Incorporating catchy melodies and deeper lyrics, Harris’ he classic pop style and the reason he knew that was because followed her to is reminiscent of early Elvis Costello – especially in tracks like “End of class and watched her read them. I then realized that the ‘jealous the Rope” and “Out of thetalking Blue.” The songs areactually simple, catchy, andboyfriend happy friend’ he was about was the girl’s – the kind of songs to roll down your car window to. Ultimately, Harris trying to get my roommate to stop stalking his girlfriend.” uses his musical talent to create a connection with his audience. His mastery lyrical and melodic expressiveness is apparent in –“Up in theyou Whateverofyour roommate situation is, at least it’s only a year unless Air,” and has an infectious rhythm that begs to be heard. signed a two-year lease!

would apologize every time she walked into a room. I would be The former artist ofpictures “Big Star’s Third” and “TheindB’s” has returned on mytouring bed or we themore kitchen For the kiddos, the looking Texas at Reds Kid Zone iswould proudalltobebring than ten as a solo act with his debut album, “Up in the Air.” Harris became and she would open the door and be like “Oh, sorry!” It always inflatable bounce houses, provided by Hullabaloos Bounce House Rentals. They inspired witnessing thewill maturing lives of Purple his friends. caught soafter off guard andthat made me so awkward I Turtle would“Up be willmusically also have artsme and crafts projects be feel provided by Art in the Air” is ride, allI’mabout uncertainty of growing older and living studio, and train snow cones, and various other entertainment provided like “no, sorry.”the One time I said “thanks.” You don’t need life to outside of conventional norms in his musical pursuit. Harris quickly fell by the Bryan Independent District. apologize for yourSchool presence.” into the scene movingBryan to Raleigh with the his Messina Hof North WineryCarolina is proud music to partner withafter Downtown and support wife. Drawing musical influence from his neighbors, Harris developed his Be sure to start your weekend smiling, and check out Brett Harris at own writing and music style. In his lyrics, Harris aims to “write honest New Republic Brewing Co. on the 22. The show starts at 5pm.

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able to take his talents outside of Texas and began to play all over the country. In May of 2012, Bowen had a record deal with Sony Music Nashville and released the muchanticipated “If We Ever Make It Home.” His majorlabel debut was his first original studio album since 2008. This album brought Red Dirt to Nashville. The single “Saturday Night” was the first release from the album. It would become Bowen’s first Top 40 hit. In 2014, after departing with Sony Music, Bowen released his self-titled album in October. Known for his collaborations, Bowen has collaborated with musicians from Pat Green to Ray Wylie Hubbard. In April of 2015, Bowen had his greatest collaboration to date. A full-length collaborative album with Texas country star Randy Rogers. The project titled “Hold My Beer Vol. 1,” sent Texas country fans into a frenzy. Each track showcases what makes Bowen, Rogers, and Texas country so great. Fans of both will be eagerly waiting for Vol. 2 to drop. Opening for Bowen will be Texas country artist Mike Ryan. Ryan has become a well-established singer-songwriter in the Texas music scene. His By Jordyn Smith heart and soul lives on the road, and his ability to put this perspective into songs has helped him grow as an artist. He is a frequent visitor to Nashville, where he collaborates with other exas country star Wade Bowen is gearing up chart. After recording his first live album in 2003 songwriters for writing sessions. for his Hurricane Harry’s return on January 22 and a studio album in 2006, Bowen followed up with special guest Mike Ryan. Bowen, a Texas with “If We Ever Make It Home” in 2008. This His sophomore album, Bad Reputation, was country veteran, has been one of the most quickly became his best-selling record. released in August 2014. Each song on this sought-after artists on the Texas music scene album was either written or co-written by Ryan for more than a decade. He is known for his Bowen is known for his work-ethic. Early in his himself. His personal approach to his music rich baritone voice and collaborating with other career he understood the importance of getting has resonated with Texas music fans. The Texas country royalty. his face in front of a crowd. For several years authenticity and passion behind his music has he would play up to 250 gigs a year. As he solidified his presence as a rising Texas country Hailing from Waco, Bowen got his start in Texas consistently put out great records both studio star. country in the early 2000’s. After graduating from and live, Texas Tech, Bowen self-released his first album Get your tickets at Cavendars Boot City, Aggieland “Try Not to Listen” in 2002.The title track would Bowen began to build a solid following in Texas. Outfitters (University Drive Location), or Southern make it into the Top Ten on the Texas music With the success of his 2008 album, Bowen was Jewlz Boutique. Doors open at 9pm.

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THE HONEY DEWDROPS @ GRAND STAFFORD THEATER By Amanda Boles

olk artists The Honey Dewdrops will be sharing their raw and harmonic sound with a BCS crowd at the Grand Stafford Theater on Saturday, January 23. The concert begins at 8pm and will also feature fellow folk artist Landon McGee. The Honey Dewdrops consist of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish, a songwriting couplw who believe in the beautiful simplicity of a shared mic and a single-stool stage. After years of touring, these Virginia natives decided to settle down in Baltimore. Looking back at their time on the road and transitioning into a calmer lifestyle,

machine shop down the street to the closer details of their relationship. The simple verse aims to leave audiences with that nostalgic feeling of home, and recognition of what we can take for granted. The compatibility of the Honey Dewdrops is unmistakable through their apparent understandings of each other, both as artists and people. Both musicians share a mic and guitars, but also bring individual instrumental talent to the set. Parrish’s mandolin and Wortman’s talent on the harmonica and banjo bring the perfect mix of the folk Americana genre. True to themselves and their music, The Honey Dewdrops’ love for music and each other is what makes this duo an electric act to see.

The Honey Dewdrops discovered the peaceful existence of home life. In their fourth studio album, “Tangled Country,” the duo’s lyrical narrative Tickets for the show are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and are available shares stories of their life at home – ranging from songs about a boisterous for purchase at the Grand Stafford Theater’s website.

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By Luke Murray Historically, Hollywood has a way of botching sequels to the point of ruining the original – hence Hangover 2, Speed 2, Jaws 2, etc. However, we were taken by surprise with the return of Ice Cube and funnyman Kevin Hart for the second chapter of Ride Along. The movie begins with a focus on Hart’s upcoming wedding to Ice Cube’s sister. Hart, who recently graduated from the police academy, is itching at the opportunity to prove himself to his new to-be brother-in-law. Thus, opening plot opportunity. The movie’s antagonist, played by Benjamin Bratt, owns a large shipping company that operates out of the Port of Miami. With that type of money comes the buy-in of power, power leads to privilege – and the ability to hire muscle to conduct your dirty deeds – including but not limited to the murder of the port commissioner in an effort to buy political amnesty as a mechanism for covering up a multi-billiondollar black market operation. A mouthful, yes. But a seemingly well-developed plot for an action comedy. With that type of drama, there has to be some comedic relief to bring balance to the movie. That’s where Kevin Hart does what he does best, cause the audience to bust a gut at his seemingly effortless comedic mannerisms. From perfectly-time quips to over-the-top facial expressions, Hart’s delivery is spot-on. Ice Cube and Ken Jeong add a second dimension to the comedy, both delivering serious roles in a humorous way. So, how does the story play out? Here’s where the writers danced with the line of becoming a mirror of the original move. Fans of the original remember that Hart’s dumb luck is what leads to the absolving of the plot. It’s implied that heroically ending the mayhem in the first movie is what drives Hart’s decision to enter the police academy. For the sequel, you might expect there to be less luck and more skill, right? Well actually yes, and no. At the end of the day, it’s still a Kevin Hart movie, and his fans won’t be disappointed. However, we give compliments to the writers for pulling off a risky sequel in well-executed fashion; this movie is better than most comedy sequels.

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The Mysteries of Laura NETFLIX By Adrianna Zampieri If you’re a fan of crime shows, then you’ve probably dedicated a few hours of your life to watching “Law and Order,” “NCIS,” and “Criminal Minds.” Let us introduce you to your next obsession, “The Mysteries of Laura.” A light-hearted take on what is normally a drama-filled genre, “The Mysteries of Laura” revolves around Laura Diamond – a NYPD homicide detective with a messy car, messy desk, and messy life. Sometimes she has trouble wrangling her two wild boys into behaving, and dealing with her ex-husband (now her boss) is no walk in the park either. But she’s an expert at solving crimes and catching criminals. This show is a breath of fresh air in the television world of cops and bad guys. Rather than swimming in drama and angst, it approaches the crime genre from a different angle using comedy to incite laughter from its viewers. While it still brings the element of mystery to the table, there’s more to it than just the satisfaction of closing cases. The characters exchange banter, quips, and sassy remarks on a regular basis, and relatable, humorous moments fill each episode. Clearly not every homicide detective has an easy time being an adult. Clear your schedule, because episode one will reel you in, and it’s not going to let you go.

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Across 1 Optimistic 5 Riding around the city, maybe 11 “La ___” (Debussy opus) 14 Outside introduction 15 City on the Merrimack River 16 “___ seen worse” 17 Possible autobiography title for comedian Horatio? 19 Canceled (with “out”) 20 Chocolate stand-in 21 Hardly Mercedes quality? 23 French numeral 24 Part of IPA 27 Told 28 Some grads of RPI or MIT 29 ___-foot oil 32 Spring harbinger 33 Medium-hot chili pepper variety 35 Uno or Twenty-One, e.g. 36 Cracker you must hand over to get through? 39 Mexican restaurant staple 40 Demographic nickname coined in the 1980s 41 Have ___ with (chat up) 43 Condom material 44 Clerical vestment 47 Submitted 49 “Either you do it ___ will” 50 Falsehood 51 Fuzzy green stuff growing on a former Comedy Central “Dr.”? 54 “Buona ___” (Italian sign-off) 56 Air gun pellets 57 Hip bath in the great outdoors? 60 Pie-mode connection 61 Getting a move on, quaintly 62 Singer of “The Man With the Golden Gun” theme song 63 Daisy Ridley’s “Star Wars” character 64 Conducive to peace 65 Suffixes denoting sugars

Down 1 Coast Guard mission 2 Rating at the pump 3 Long looks 4 You may walk the dog with it 5 Guest quarters 6 Constantly criticize 7 Trade org. 8 Bush Labor Secretary Elaine 9 Relatives of nieces 10 Flea market 11 Hodgepodge 12 10 seconds for 100 yards, in running lingo 13 Old Spice deodorant variety 18 Big name in electric guitars 22 Renewable fuel derived from organic matter 25 Colorful sports artist Neiman 26 Load of gossip 30 Thin, fibrous bark (or one-third of a dance instruction for Lisa Simpson) 31 Become sharply attentive 33 Eric of “Pulp Fiction” 34 Basketmaker’s willow 36 Like people on some dating apps 37 “It’s hard to tell” 38 Process of determining gender, as zoologists do 39 Row of buttons on a screen 42 Seoul food 44 Latin for “higher,” as in the Olympic motto 45 Wee 46 Ramona’s sister, in Beverly Cleary books 48 2008 Jordin Sparks/Chris Brown duet 52 “Hook” sidekick 53 Twirl around 55 City that the band a-ha hails from 58 “Here Comes the Hotstepper” singer Kamoze 59 Coin collection appraisal co. (found in COLLECTING COINS) 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

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