Arts & Entertainment
Reel Time
Joel Frehn
“The past is a wilderness of horror.” This dialogue from Anthony Hopkins in “The Wolfman” summarizes Hollywood’s foray into remaking and reimagining several major franchises. Yet, where all of its precursors failed- “Friday the 13th,” “The Fog” and “Halloween”- “The Wolfman” triumphs, saving a film that seemed destined to fail because of its troubled production history and catapulting it into the ranks of the best horror releases of the past decade. Read more >>
Across the river II: Experiencing foods of both the fresh and frozen variety
Steven Goehring
Working on this column reminded me why I write “Around Town.” There are treasures just waiting for an interested student to find them; treasures ranging from serene natural vistas to unique stores and restaurants. Wherever you look, there is always something, as I found out driving west on 22 from the 4th Street light at “Super” Sheetz. Read more >>
Positively, absolutely nothing at all
David Rekoski
Since this is my last article, I am choosing to write about nothing. By nothing, I mean absolutely nothing. I am simply choosing to discuss no issue. By this, I mean that this article will have no point. Read more >>
Sitting on a Bench
David Rekoski
As I sit on a bench, I notice a very odd thing. Hearts and pink, warm fuzzy items of affection are being traded hand to hand like a crack deal in the projects. Such emotional, sweet and darling things warm my heart and make me feel absolutely giddy inside. I get such pleasant feelings! Oh, how beautiful it all is. I am filled with bubbly and sappy ideas. It makes me feel so cozy and adorable. I love such warm pleasantries. I feel like a child in a pool of marshmallows… Not. Read more >>
Burton’s “Wonderland” breaks new ground
Joel Frehn
According to filmmaker David Cronenberg, in order to remain faithful to a novel, you have to betray it. This belief, which was made in reference to his own film adaptations, is prevalent in Tim Burton's blockbuster version of "Alice in Wonderland." The film pays homage to the works of original author Lewis Carroll, but is not a direct cinematic version of the book. Read more >>
Follow your nose to Thompson Candle Co.
Steven Goehring
If you were at Juniata last academic year or before, I bet you drove past this place dozens of times and never noticed it. But if you're walking by during the day, you can't miss the smell. Welcome to Thompson's Candle Co, which has spent the past five years making the corner of 4th and Allegheny Streets smell awfully pretty. Read more >>
Anything but Ordinary
Claire Williams
Most people think of books as something full of words. The book usually isn’t much to look at. Sure, the cover might be pretty, or the pictures in a children’s book might be nice, but overall, books are for reading, not for beauty. Read more >>
Taco Bell – It’s worth the smell!
David Rekoski
As I sit on a bench, I am consuming a meal that is quite delicious and highly savory. This meal consists of a taco and nachos. The plethora of flavors blends and mixes in my mouth like a hurricane of tastiness, destroying my previous notions of culinary perfection. Read more >>
Hollywood remakes rake in money
Joel Frehn
Remake. If there is one word in the world of cinema that can trigger both excitement and dread, it is this term that has now become a genre with its own branches: reboot, prequel, and seaquake. Sadly, this has become the dominant genre in Hollywood: studios are willing to shell out hundreds of millions of dollars for a reintroduction of an established franchise or character, but are leery about giving a director with an original idea a 15 million dollar budget. During my search into the heart of the phenomenon, I learned several truths about our film-going society as well as the genre itself. Read more >>
Around Town
Steven Goehring
Coming from eastern Pennsylvania, I’ve seen that Route 22 is the highway with the identity crisis. It goes from the one big shopping mall in New Jersey to a major divided-highway headache through eastern PA. West of Harrisburg, it varies from highway to two-lane country cowpath. As it reaches Huntingdon, it reverts to the shopping center appearance. That’s good news for Juniata students who need places to shop. Read more >>
Grieving for the masses
Dan Endres
This week, there is actually something personal I have to share. As some of you may know, I recently found out that my old high school, Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore, is closing down after close to 50 years of service. What you might not know is how heartbroken I am. I'm sad not only for my fellow alumni, but for the current and future students who won't get that diploma from the Catholic school they have come to respect and cherish. Read more >>
The beginning of the end, for better or worse
Claire Williams
It's that time of year. Everything is wrapping up; classes are coming to an end, seniors are collecting bags of goodies with tassels and sleep is only for those who aren't working hard enough (or those who are super prepared). But it's also about beginnings. And that's what this column focuses on. Read more >>
The Focus
Dan Endres
The year is 1975. Five years after the break-up of the Beatles and five years before the death of John Lennon, a new up-and-coming band releases one of the best albums in rock history: “Crack the Sky.” Read more >>
A&E Archive
The book-et list
Claire Williams
I think we all know the feeling of having a list of books we'd all like to read that we don't have the time for. My list grows all the time, though over breaks I have time to finish a book or two. Some books stay on the list for months or years, others make it on and off the list in the same month. Here are some of the books I'd love to be reading at the moment. Read more >>