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Water for Elephants movie review

By The Observer · Monday, May 2, 2011

Set in the visually stimulating context of a circus traveling by rail, "Water for Elephants" is a sweeping romantic tale that invites audiences into a time of simple entertainment.  Based on the novel of the same name by Sara Gruen, the film is a slow but beautiful testament to the pain of forbidden love.

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Bridesmaids prescreening at DPAC

By The Observer · Monday, May 2, 2011

Universal Pictures is hosting a on-campus prescreening of their new movie "Bridesmaids" at the Browning Cinema in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center Thursday. Come see what looks to be a hilarious hit from producer Judd Apatow of "Superbad" and "Knocked Up."

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Fashion by Felicia

By The Observer · Monday, May 2, 2011

Every May, as the spring semester draws to a close and the weeks of final papers and exams fall upon us, I am faced with a most revolting dilemma. This dilemma has stalked me every year of my academic pursuits, and once again I find myself in its clutches. I know I am not alone in facing this dilemma of epic proportions. Due to the aforementioned mountain of academic commitments, we all find ourselves inside the library or other chamber of study solitude — Insert your own favorite study space here — typing away while that gorgeous sun calls to us with its blatantly impassioned rays of light.

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The Humor Artists

By The Observer · Monday, May 2, 2011

The Humor Artists are performing their annual year-end show in the William J. Carey Auditorium at the Hesburgh Library tonight at 7 p.m. The Humor Artists, the on-campus improv and sketch comedy group of over 20 undergrads and graduate students, are putting on this show to celebrate classes ending and the imminent summer break.

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Sucker Punch movie review

By The Observer · Monday, May 2, 2011

"Sucker Punch," Zack Snyder's latest green-screen extravaganza and his first attempt at original material, should have been enjoyable. It has everything that should make a movie appealing to a college-age male. Yet, amazingly, the combination of explosive action, loud music, attractive actresses and colorful graphics completely fails to entertain. Instead, it is a two-hour exercise in tedium and redundancy.

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Royal Wedding: fashion do's and don'ts

By The Observer · Sunday, May 1, 2011

The most popular and awaited royal wedding of the century finally came Friday and all eyes were on fashion. The British Royal Family demonstrated once more its exquisite elegance and sophistication with its choices of attire and the bride, now Catherine Duchess of Cambridge, and her sister, Pippa, also looked both beautiful and breathtaking.

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Fast Five preview

By The Observer · Thursday, April 28, 2011

The fifth installment of the "Fast and the Furious" franchise is set to release in theaters this Friday, and will undoubtedly have all of the action and thrill that made the series famous. Vin Diesel and Paul Walker reunite to lead returning cast members from each of the previous installments, including  Chris "Ludacris" Bridges.

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Project Fresh Nation hosts charity competition

By The Observer · Thursday, April 28, 2011

"Skilled or Learned, Join our Army." This first motto of Project Fresh was coined less than a decade ago, when a group of friends got together to learn and teach each other how to break-dance. In just the past three years, the club has grown from 10 members to over 50 active participants, and now refers to themselves as the "PFresh Nation."

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Best Moments: Michael Scott

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 27, 2011

As Steve Carell finishes his tenure as beloved boss Michael Scott, fans of "The Office" are forced to cope with a future in which the title "Regional Manager" will no longer apply to the most comical man in the Dunder Mifflin family. "The Office" is nothing short of a family and with Michael Scott leaving, there will surely be many tears as viewers recall the laughs they've had over the past seven years. Here's a look at Michael Scott's best moments.

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Michael Scott is moving on...

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 27, 2011

It's true. Love really does conquer all. It is taking Michael Scott (Steve Carell), Scranton regional manager of Dunder Mifflin, Inc. Paper Company, a Division of Sabre, and self-proclaimed "World's Best Boss," away from the employees he loves to Colorado. To his match made in twerp heaven.

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The Fisher Regatta

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 27, 2011

It's back. If you haven't heard by now, or seen the tank tops to match, this Sunday is the day "YOU GOTTA REGATTA!" Celebrating its 25th year of competition, Sunday's Fisher Regatta will have teams rowing, racing, splashing and facing off as they speed across the cold waters of Saint Mary's Lake.

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Michael Scott's School of Management

By The Observer · Wednesday, April 27, 2011

An era will end this Thursday when Michael Scott (Steve Carell) leaves "The Office." Always an incredible motivator, hard worker and leader, Michael taught his dedicated fans not only how to be the world's best boss, but also practical lessons in management that our top ranked business program could add to its syllabus. Here's a brief rundown of Michael Scott's Top Ten Keys to Success in Business.

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2011 Battle of the Bands Spotlight

By The Observer · Monday, April 25, 2011

Antostal is back again this year. Cue free t-shirts, sunglasses and the 2011 Battle of the Bands at Legends. This year features an impressive ten-band lineup of 8-Bit, Cookies n'Cream, Identity Crisis, M.O.B.B., Manse Burlingame Experiment, Project 214, Scootie Jones & the Sexy Train, The Johnny Drennan Trio and Toes on the Nose.

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Culture Tantrum

By The Observer · Monday, April 25, 2011

Well, my dear and fluffy readers (imagine yourselves in Easter Bunny outfits), we are nearing the end. This will be the last installment of "Culture Tantrum." What, you say? No more weekly rants from a manic, obsessive music/film amalgamation of pop culture critique and devotion? Alas, mais oui, as with all good things, it shall end, so that new life might begin (namely mine, somewhere more like Los Angeles than Indiana).

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Weird Easter traditions to try this year

By The Observer · Monday, April 18, 2011

It's so close. Easter is right on our doorstep, even if it is a little late this year. The Easter Bunny is ready, hiding eggs and taking candy orders for his yearly traipses around the world — we still believe in the Easter Bunny, right?

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Coachella 2011

By The Observer · Monday, April 18, 2011

While the sun was noticeably absent from South Bend this weekend, in Indio, California it beat down relentlessly on festival-goers taking in the sounds of Coachella. Coachella is notable for its high celebrity attendance, which has made this desert oasis a veritable stomping ground for trendsetters. If a celebrity is seen wearing something at Coachella, it's likely there will be hundreds of hipsters wearing the same thing at festivals for the rest of the summer.

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What's your favorite scary movie?

By The Observer · Sunday, April 17, 2011

To be honest, I'm not much of a fan of horror movies. I have the constitution of a 12-year-old girl and scary movies tend to, well, scare me too much. Having said that, I was excited to see "Scream 4," the most recent installment of the popular horror franchise.

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