2005
NBA Eastern Conference Preview 
by Dave Wetzel
In the National Basketball Association, the Eastern Conference used to be looked
upon as a virtual minor league. Even though the Western Conference is still dominant
-- with the San Antonio Spurs winning two of the last three world championships
-- the East is beginning to rise to power. Here's a preview of the upcoming 2005-2006
action in the East.
A
Day At The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
by Jessica Gill
Unbound contributor Jessica Gill recently attended the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, a country festival that transports visitors all the way back to the 16th Century. Here, Gill recalls her experiences dealing with swordfighting, poetry and numerous "courtships."
The
Laguna Beach Phenomenon
by Christine Barron
In the world of reality television, one new show has skyrocketed to the top of
the must-watch list of many college students. "Laguna Beach" chronicles the drama
and adventures of real students in Laguna Beach, California. The show's pretty
faces and drama have made it a certified guilty pleasure.
Hangin'
With Harry
by Helen Walters and Nicole Grieco
There's no denying that author J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series has become a
worldwide phenomenon. There's six record-breaking novels with a seventh and final
installment on the way. The fourth Harry Potter film is set to be released in
November, with numbers five and six coming out in 2007 and 2008, respectively.
With millions of fans around the globe, a Harry Potter convention would certainly
be a sight to see. Helen Walters and Nicole Greico recently attended one of these
conventions in Salem, Massachusetts.
