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On the Inside: Lost and deliciously found

Kelley Dunn April 25, 2008
With the school year coming to a close, teachers piling on last minute assignments and the realization that you don't have a summer job yet and stand little chance of getting one starting to set in, this time of the year can be a difficult one. Don't worry, though, I have the fool-proof solution to cheer anyone up: Challenge me to a game of hide-and-seek.

Q&A with Tyler Hilton

Kelley Dunn April 25, 2008
Tyler Hilton is not one to take the easy way out. Signed right after high school, the 26-year-old pop rocker has been gaining a following ever since. After the success of his first two albums, Hilton snagged acting roles in the CW's "One Tree Hill" and the Academy-Award winning film Walk the Line.

Letterman seeks ‘stupid tricks’ in Branson

Will Holston April 25, 2008
If you or your favorite pet has a unique or unusual talent, David Letterman wants to see it. On May 10, "The Late Show with Dave Letterman" will hold tryouts in Branson, Mo, for the show's popular stupid human and stupid pet tricks segments. Lynn Berry, director of public relations for the Branson Chamber of Commerce, spoke about the audition process.

Q&A with Jo Dee Messina

ADAM TAMBURIN April 25, 2008

Jo Dee Messina approached her set on Saturday, April 26, with the cool confidence of a pro-flying a Spiderman kite in pajama pants and a sweatshirt in the parking lot. That carefree demeanor likely stems...

Q&A with Chingy

ADAM TAMBURIN April 25, 2008

When Chingy emerged from his red sedan, he was a jittery ball of energy. "Sound check," he said authoritatively. His 40-person entourage followed him to the stage, head-bobbing attentively as he bounced...

Film provides audiences frustration rather than humor

Landon Burris April 18, 2008
Pompous is the new smart-at least, according to Smart People (Miramax, April 11). Smart People is a new "romantic dramedy" revolving around the dysfunctional Wetherhold family. Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid, Vantage Point) is a professor at a small college and a single dad still hung up on the loss of his wife.

Let Me Explain: Baby, you can’t drive my car

KATIE LEWIS April 18, 2008
First cars are like first loves. Let me explain. I'll never forget him: The AC smelled like catfish during the summer. The automatic locks didn't work when it rained. The driver's-side door wouldn't open for two months, and one of the backseat shoulder straps didn't retract.

A cappella groups perform in BSC

Kelley Dunn April 18, 2008
The St. Louis Room in the Busch Student Center will be alive with the sound of music-beat boxing, whistling and a cappella music. On Friday, April 25, from 7 to 9 p.m., Saint Louis University's female a cappella group, Beyond All Reason, will host its annual spring show on the third floor of the BSC.

Midwest rockers The Audition bring tour to St. Louis

Megan Kenny April 18, 2008
After the release of its second album, Champion (Victory Records, Jan. 22), Chicago-based, pop-punk band The Audition is enjoying its rising fame as it headlines the Spring Break '08 tour, presented by smartpunk.com. The tour includes bands Hit the Lights, Early Avenue and The Morning Light and played St. Louis' downtown venue 2 Cents Plain on Wednesday, April 16.

SLU students show artistic prowess

Will Holston April 18, 2008
Students taking classes in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts will display their best work on campus beginning today in Boileau Hall as part of the Annual Student Art Exhibit. The show focuses on work from art students that has not previously been exhibited on campus galleries.

“Kid Simple” cast gets ready to hit the stage

Kelley Dunn April 18, 2008
Senior Katie Consamus, freshman James Canfield and senior Jennifer Stewart will star in "Kid Simple," a story about Moll (Consamus), a science-fair genius who invents a machine that detects normally inaudible sounds. When the machine gets into the wrong hands, however, she needs the help of her virginal friend (Canfield) to save the universe from total chaos.

SLAMnesty moved in case of rain

Leah Lavelle April 18, 2008
The Beatles said it best. "You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one" is the slogan for SLAMnesty, a fundraising event hosted by Amnesty International, Saint Louis University's human rights organization. The slam poetry, fundraising barbecue and social justice awareness event will take place Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 8 p.
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