Damsels
and De-Stressing in Genre Books
by Julie Gilbert
At first, picking up that heavy book can be a pain. But, as Julie Gilbert explains,
once you start it's easy to get engrossed in the worlds that genre books offer.
Here, she details the evergrowing trend.
Comics
101: Graphic Novels You Need to Read
by Nicole Grieco, Arts & Leisure Editor
Maybe you're a pop-culture fan who hasn't given graphic novels a chance yet. Maybe
you're a literary despiser of the genre who doesn't believe the hype. Or maybe
you're just afraid that walking into a comic book store is less than six degrees
away from watching Star Trek reruns in your parent's basement. Here are a handful
of graphic novels - including some good old-fashioned "comics" - that might make
you change your mind.
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.
