The University News

Bond, James Bond faces off against new foe

Landon Burris • November 20, 2008

Daniel Craig is back as James Bond in the lean, mean sequel to 2006's franchise reboot Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace (MGM/Sony). Directed by Marc Forster (Kite Runner), the 22nd entry into the Bond canon, is not only one of the shortest (with a runtime of about one hour and 45 minutes), it is also the most action-packed.

The Cure returns to its familiar sound and sets itself apart with new CD

Matt Wilhelm • November 20, 2008

The Cure, a pioneering alternative rock group, continued their campaign of melancholy and distortion last month with the new album, 4:13 Dream, the band's 13th studio album in its 32-year history. While the majority of the bands' catalog is Smashing Pumpkins-esque gloom rock, front man Robert Smith has occasionally stretched into more upbeat pop songs.

Windmills of My Mind

Cassidy Herrington • November 20, 2008

Five in the morning, the stools are stacked on tables, and the café is peacefully dark and quiet. I drowsily yawn and reach for the stereo. The soft plucking of his violin cascades from the speakers, washes over the bar, and encircles the café. Andrew Bird's sweet melodic voice echoes as I grind the potent coffee of the day, and his soft lyrics encourage me to "fight for my territory.

Theater students go classic in new play

Carly Doenges • November 13, 2008

Saint Louis University Theatre is going Greek. This Friday marks the opening of SLU Theatre's second production of the year, "Antigone," a classic Greek drama that has been performed regularly since its inception when Sophocles wrote it in around 442 B.

Open Mic Night promotes St. Louis musicians

Jo Mohan • November 13, 2008

Saint Louis University students made their voices heard last week. And they did it with guitars. Last Thursday, starting at 7 p.m., KSLU's hosted this year's Open Mic Night in The Billiken Club, located on the ground floor of the Busch Student Center. It lasted until 9 p.

Windmills of My Mind

Jo Mohan • November 13, 2008

Perhaps it is odd for a college student to truly enjoy spending time with immediate family, but can I just say, I have the coolest aunt in the world. My Aunt Kathleen is hilarious, relaxed and simply a blast to just hang out with. She's also a huge movie buff.

Cute is What We Aim For shoots for the stars

Gina Cassaro • November 13, 2008

Having entered the Billboard 200 at No. 21 with more than 22,000 in sales, Cute Is What We Aim For's new album Rotation has proven to be a major success. Rotation, the band's sophomore effort, debuted at No. 10 on the Top Digital Albums Chart and at No.

Apatow serves as ‘model’ for new movie

Landon Burris • November 13, 2008

One might call Role Models "I Can't Believe It's Not Apatow!" Role Models (Universal) is the latest in a string of comedies (Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Zack & Miri Make a Porno) that ape the comedies of Judd Apatow, though it is not actually an Apatow-produced film.

Keane’s newest album moves the band forward by repeating the past

Laura Casey • November 13, 2008

The 80's called. It wants its sound back. Symmetry, the latest album from English rock group Keane, backtracks a few decades to pay an intense homage to their retro, synth-pop-friendly ancestors. Right off the bat, in the first song "Spiralling," a stream of synthesized sounds and electric beats sets the tone of the album.

The 88 constructs a case for their future with music with Not Only . . . But Also

Carly Doenges • November 13, 2008

If only one word could be used to describe The 88's recently released third album Not Only.But Also that word, without a doubt, would be 'catchy.' The overall vibe of Not Only.But Also is undeniably poppy,...

Snow Patrol’s sound fails to progress in band’s new CD

Carly Doenges • November 13, 2008

From the success of their first single, "Run," to the overwhelming popularity of "Chasing Cars," Snow Patrol has made a name for themselves largely as a crooner of heartfelt, melodic ballads. However,...

White ‘votes for love’ as he crosses nation

Cassie Herrington • November 6, 2008

It's a good thing Matt White is jump starting his career. It's too bad he couldn't jump start his tour bus. After the bus broke down, White, a New York City-based singer-song writer currently on his "Vote for Love" tour in partnership with clothing retailer The Gap, talked to The University News about his music and his ambitions for his career and his political activism on the eve of the political election.