With the help of an artist, bones tell stories
Written by Ryan Ballogg, Feb 17, 2013, 0 Comments
Outside of fairy tales, animals don’t talk, but local artist Nicole Morris is doing her best to speak for them in death.
Archives for February 2013
A podcast by students, for students
Written by Erin Murphy, Feb 17, 2013, 0 Comments
British band the Buggles may have declared the radio star dead in 1979, but don’t tell that to Devon Alter. Alter, a freshman mass communications major, is the booming voice behind the local podcast “18 and Balding,” an auditory journey that aims to give listeners a humorous peek into conversation between good friends. The podcast
St. Petersburg bar opens doors to local artists
Written by Ryan Ballogg, Feb 17, 2013, 0 Comments
If good art is enhanced by a good libation, then the reverse must also be true. At least, that is how Craig Dragoonis and his friends, owners of The Bends bar on First Avenue North, are doing the math. A few months ago they decided to open their doors and their walls to the artists
The Margin: Advice for young campers
Written by Crow's Nest Staff, Feb 17, 2013, 0 Comments
As any cold that ever was here recedes and spring rolls around, a weekend camping trip might sound like an appealing proposition. If you do decide to visit the wilds, remember that you are a sheltered human in an uncensored environment. There are more things that can go wrong than can go right. Though camping
Review: ‘Side Effects’ is first great film of 2013
Written by Matthew Thomas, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
An effective plot, great acting and smooth direction help Steven Soderbergh deliver the first great film of 2013 with “Side Effects.” Commercials advertising new prescription drugs often spend more time detailing side effects than benefits — often to the point of unintentional hilarity. “Side Effects” is about that concept, except it’s not all that funny
Review: Funny stars can’t steal a laugh in “Identity Thief”
Written by Matthew Thomas, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
While stars Jason Bateman (“Arrested Development”) and Melissa McCarthy (“Mike & Molly”) have shown quite a bit of comedic talent in previous films and television shows, the filmmakers behind “Identity Thief” leave them out to dry with script that’s not entirely sure if it wants to be a gross-out comedy, an action comedy or a
The Margin: Facebook woes
Written by Crow's Nest Staff, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
This February marks the nine-year anniversary of the founding of Facebook. Thinking about the progression (or regression) of the site might make you marvel. On the other hand, it might remind you of a time when social media wasn’t trying to suck out your soul. Recently, some things are making the effort to stay connected
Kids make art for a cause
Written by Krystal Blais, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
SpongeBob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, the Hulk, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Pikachu were all there for Ryo Perez-Palmer. Ryo was born with a heart defect that required open-heart surgery, leaving his father, graphic design student Esteban Perez-Palmer, with a tough decision. He left school due to the accumulating hospital bills and to give Ryo
Mom, signing day isn’t about you
Written by Mike Hopey, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
On his radio show, Dan Patrick asked Ohio State University football coach Urban Meyer how much mom-convincing he needs to do to land a prospect. In Miami, another mother ran away with her son’s letter of intent to Arkansas. Why is there so much attention on moms? Ultimately the choice should fall to the student
Living life as the ‘bro girl’
Written by Shannon Kelly, Feb 11, 2013, 0 Comments
When I first meet people, one of my biggest fears is that they think I’m gay. Not that anything is wrong with being gay; I’m just not trying to scare away potential datable guys. I’m flirty with everybody and use humor as an icebreaker. No one has flat out asked me if I like girls,
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