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Cracker Barrel brings shame to “the old-style country meal”

December 16, 2011 • Daniel Judge  

                If one wants a good country-style meal, Cracker Barrel wants their business, but I do not think they deserve it.                 From their disgusting chicken and dumplings all the way to the not-so-lovely cowboy burger, Cracker Barrel is not a restaurant... 

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“Living” up to expectations

December 6, 2011 • Brittany Robertson  

The fourth movie installment of the riveting vampire romance series “Twilight: Breaking Dawn, Part One” has been released to screaming fans.                I recently took time to visit Monaco Pictures in Bridgestreet to view this newest part of the Twilight series. The main character,... 

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Rednecks prove to be geniuses

November 30, 2011 • Kasey Stender  

               After several weeks of watching the National Geographic show, “Rocket City Rednecks”, I have decided to give it three-and-a-half out of five stars for its originality. The show features local scientists Travis Taylor, Pete Erbach, Greg “Rog” Jones, Charles “Daddy”... 

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Enoch at a Q&A with story writer, Brandi Whyte

Student experiences magic of Hogwarts

November 30, 2011 • Brandi Whyte  

               For me, a typical family vacation to Universal Studios inOrlando,Fla., consists of riding “The Incredible Hulk” roller coaster until dizzy, purchasing a magic wand from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, snacking on piping hot churros… and hugging “Harry... 

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Bringing the “Battlefield” to civilians

November 1, 2011 • Kenneth Harris  

               Get your controller, turtle beaches and Red Bull out, because you are about to be up all night playing the new game by EA Digital Illusions, “Battlefield 3.”                One of the most anticipated games of the year has finally been released and is hitting... 

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Avoiding a disaster with the remake of “Footloose”

November 1, 2011 • Sierra Fridelle  

               The ‘80s were iconic for their rom-coms by director greats like John Hughes and Herbert Ross. Due to a lack of originality in the movie industry, many of these films are being remade and butchered. Footloose has not escaped this massacre.                Starring... 

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TV must sees

October 14, 2011 • Kasey Stender  

               Summer has drawn to an end along with the season finales of our regular shows. But fear not! There are many new shows taking their spots on our Tivo to refresh our entertainment-deprived eyes.    Unforgettable: You may recognize the stunning redheaded star of the Tuesday... 

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Music with a mission

October 3, 2011 • Brittany Robertson  

               Music with a Mission is the biggest concert in north Alabama that is coming just around the corner.               The community radio station, 88.1 WAY FM, is hosting what will be the greatest concert they have ever done. Kris Spain, marketing and promotions... 

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A Taste of Germany

September 19, 2011 • Sierra Fidelle  

           Redstone Arsenal got a little taste of Germany this weekend when Ocktoberfest, a traditional German drinking and food festival, rolled through.            Patrons parked in the field adjacent to Redstone Activity Field and as they walked toward the festival, the click-clack... 

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Movie sequels then and now

September 19, 2011 • Riley Wallace  

                It’s hard to walk into a movie theater these days without catching a case of déjà vu and not without reason. This year will break the record for most movie sequels with a grand total of 27 releases.                 Take a look at some of these sequels... 

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