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Thai Student Association Celebrates New Year


Alfie Cox and Konstantsa Karaleeva take a look inside the Thai Student Association’s New Year celebration in Memorial Union on April 11.
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LGBTQ Resource Center Hosts Pride Prom


Morgan Young and Alfie Cox get an inside look at Pride Prom on April 6.
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International Movie Night Comes to The Shack


Konstantsa Karaleeva and Alfie Cox take a look at International Movie Night on April 16.
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Mizzou Tigers Take the Plunge


Alfie Cox and Morgan Young take a look at the Tiger Tower Plunge at the Student Recreation Center on April 30.
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Missouri Theatre Has Rhythms on the Rooftop


Claudia Singleton and Erin Taylor get the scoop on the Rhythms on the Rooftop event at the Missouri Theatre on April 20.
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2013 Potential Summer Jams

Friday, May 3-

Summer is among us and with that comes snow cones, beaches and essential summer jams! Here is a countdown of the top five potential summer jams:

Coming in at No. 5 is the legendary Beyoncé with “Bow … Read the rest

Review: ‘Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life’

Wednesday, May 1-

I had the honor of catching the second installment of Ke$ha’s new documentary series on MTV entitled “Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life.” A corroboration of the singer’s brother, Lagan, and filmmaker, Steven Greenstreet, the series traces the … Read the rest

Circle of Sisterhood Makes Big Plans for Next Year, Plans a Service Trip

Wednesday, May 1-

On Tuesday at 7p.m. in The Shack, Circle of Sisterhood celebrated its final meeting of the year with a speech from its national founder and an exciting announcement by Mizzou’s Panhellenic Association exec board.

Although the organization … Read the rest

Jason Aldean Takes Over Mizzou Arena


Jason Aldean’s 2013 Night Train Tour made its stop here in Columbia at the Mizzou Arena Friday, April 26.

Thomas Rhett opened up the concert, followed by Jake Owen. While both of these acts did not fail to please the … Read the rest

“42” Review: Could Have Been Better

Tuesday, April 30-
The story of Jackie Robinson is arguably the most compelling sports inspiration of all times.  It was no surprise that Hollywood tried to turn this into a major motion picture because Robinson made history and served as … Read the rest

5K Run in Memorial of MU Student

Monday, April 29-

On Saturday morning hundreds of students, family and friends participated in the 15th Annual Chad Run in honor of Chad Eatherly who passed away in March 1999.

Chad was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity at … Read the rest

Life in Color Gives Concert Goers an Experience

Sunday, April 28-

Despite the cold, rainy and muddy mess, people of all ages danced their hearts out at Saturday night’s concert at the Midway Expo Center in Columbia, Missouri.

Life in Color, formerly called Dayglow, is known as the … Read the rest

LGBTQ Center Hosts Drag Show


The LGBTQ Resource Center hosted their annual drag show on April 13.

The show featured vivacious performances in even more vibrant costumes. The performers included Sheerah Pleasure, The Hard Brothers and Britney Houston, who served as co-host of the event.… Read the rest

Monterey Jazz Festival Tour

The “We Always Swing” Jazz Series recently brought the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour 55th Celebration to the Missouri Theater on Thursday, April 18.

Artistic director Tim Jackson introduced the musicians, as they would be performing in a wide arrangement … Read the rest

The Prowl: Episode 5

Amber Smith and Kaiya Brown host this week’s episode of The Prowl. Featured: Tiger Tear Up, Countdown and all the latest entertainment news.
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Greek Week Fling Finals


At Jesse Hall on April 19, the top five Greek Week pairings were called back to Fling Finals, a performance competition.

During the preliminary rounds, each pairing showcased their talent in a skit that ended with a cliffhanger. During Friday’s … Read the rest

America the Beautiful

Sunday, April 21-

The bombings in Boston was a truly horrendous act. However, the compassion that people display in the aftermath of such events never ceases to amaze me.

Runners went to area hospitals to donate blood to those injured. … Read the rest

Movie Trailer Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ is Great Indeed

Sunday, April 21-

“Can’t repeat the past? . . . Why of course you can!” – Jay Gatsby

The newest film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” is set to premiere on May 10. The movie’s release was … Read the rest

Jimmy Fallon Gets His Shot at ‘The Tonight Show’

Friday, April, 19-

Just a few weeks ago, NBC announced its plan to replace Jay Leno, the host of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” with Jimmy Fallon, host of “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” The transition is scheduled to … Read the rest

MTV’s ‘Awkward’ Airs New Season

Friday, April 19-

MTV’s hit show “Awkward” aired two new episodes as part of the season three premiere on April 16.

Last season left off at the end of Jenna’s sophomore year.  Jenna had finally put an end to the … Read the rest

Movie Trailer Review: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’

Friday, April 19-

Winter is only six and a half months away which means only one thing is upon us.

No, not another snowpocalypse; it’s the second installment of the Hunger Games series! The second part of the trilogy, called … Read the rest

Movie Trailer Review: ‘The Hangover Part III’

Friday, April 19-

“At the time, I thought he meant ‘ciao’ as in ‘goodbye’ or ‘arriverderci’.”

At least Alan was being honest about who sent him the text in Mexico, but he may have been referring to what needs to … Read the rest

Mizzou Forte to Open for Aaron Carter

Wednesday, April 17-

Mizzou Forte will be the opening act for Aaron Carter’s “The After Party” Tour at The Blue Note on May 6.

Mizzou Forte, the campus’s co-ed a cappella group, received news last week that they will be … Read the rest

Review: Coachella Live Stream

Tuesday, April 16-

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival streamed performances live on YouTube during the first of its two weekends.

The acts included Phoenix, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Of Monsters and Men, New Order, Knife Party, Two Door … Read the rest

‘Teenage Paparazzo’ Gives Students the Perfect Picture of Fame

Saturday, April 13-

Adrian Grenier passed through Mizzou with his “Teenage Paparazzo Experience” Tour on Thursday, April 11.

Students got the opportunity to watch his documentary “Teenage Paparazzo,” hear Grenier speak about his film, and ask questions. The event was … Read the rest

What’s Going on with Amanda Bynes?

Friday, April 12-

What do the celebrities Lindsay Lohan, Justin Bieber and Britney Spears have in common? Yes, they’re all blonde-or was blonde once-but also have had notable mental breakdowns in public. Former actress Amanda Bynes is now a part … Read the rest

AWOLNATION Takes North American Tour to Columbia


Aaron Bruno and his electro-pop/rock group AWOLNATION played a concert at The Blue Note on Monday, Apr. 1. Openers for the group included Canadian band Mother Mother and L.A. band Blondfire.

AWOLNATION’s stop at The Blue Note is just one … Read the rest

The Prowl: Episode 4


Haley Hughes and Hannah Saulic host this week’s episode of The Prowl.
Featured:
Part 1: Coverage of the AWOLNATION concert and “Rocky Picture Horror Show.”
Part 2: Tiger Tear Up: Panelists Eddie Duckworth and Charles Bania discuss the latest topics
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KCOU’s ‘Springfest’ Honors 50 Years of Student Radio

Tuesday, April 9-

Springfest

This week KCOU is hosting “Springfest” in honor of 50 years of student radio and 40 years of FM radio.  The events for the week include concerts that are open to the public and “Benefication,” a two-day … Read the rest

Roger Ebert: A Cinematic Hero

Monday, April 8-

Thursday, April 4, 2013, marked the passing of one of the most iconic film critics in American cinema. Roger Ebert died in Chicago, Illinois, after battling thyroid cancer, thus ending his 46 years in the business.

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Review: ‘The Croods’

Saturday, April 6-

“The Croods” is the latest installment of DreamWorks Animation to hit the big screen this year. A story told from the prehistoric era of the world, “The Croods” is filled with family values that parents and children … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Special Edition


Imani Cobbs, Maddie Ptacin and Abby Vega join host Catherine Wilkins to discuss the latest topics in entertainment. Topics featured: Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reunited, “Veronica Mars” movie donations and “Miam” breakup rumors .
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‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Becomes a Tradition at The Blue Note


The one and only “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” was shown at The Blue Note on April 2.

The host of the event, Mark Chambers, made sure that the Rocky Horror experience began from the time audience members first walked … Read the rest

‘Scandal’ Recap: ‘Snake in the Grass’

Monday, April 1-

This week’s episode of “Scandal” titled, “Snake in the Grass” is another explosive episode in the series.

We start the episode involving the mystery of the mole: Osborne is after Pope after discovering the security camera photos … Read the rest

‘The Voice’ Recap: Season Four Premiere

Monday, April 1-

The hit show “The Voice” is back for season four. Although it was sad to see Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera leave, fans were excited to tune in to the two-night season premiere to see what … Read the rest

The Bridge Hosts the Short Women’s Play Festival


The Independent Actors Theatre hosted the fifth annual Short Women’s Play Festival at The Bridge on March 14.

The event held a series of short plays that were solely written, directed, and performed by Columbia locals.

Camilla Maxwell wrote the … Read the rest

Dance Marathon Raises Record Amount in Donations


Haley Hughes gets an inside look at the Mizzou Dance Marathon 2013. The event took place at the MU Recreation Center on Saturday, March 9. Haley Hughes gets an inside look at the Mizzou Dance Marathon 2013. The event took Read the rest

Review: ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ with an American Accent

Tuesday, March 19-

Emma Watson and Logan Lerman did a magnificent job of bringing “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” a novel written by Stephen Chbosky, to life. The movie was directed by Chbosky, himself, and illustrates his nonconventional spin … Read the rest

Review: ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ is Not So Incredible

Tuesday, March 19-

The word incredible in “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” should be substituted with the word indelible. That is because I will never forget how awful of an experience this movie was.

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They Might Be Giants Play at The Blue Note


Konstantsa Karaleeva and Sydney Watkins sit down with They Might Be Giants for an interview before their show at The Blue Note on March 14.
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Women’s Center Hosts 17th Annual Poetry Night


Kamila Jambulatova and Konstantsa Karaleeva report on the 17th Annual Women’s Poetry Night hosted by the Women’s Center on March 12.
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MU Improv Brings the Laughs


Kaiya Brown and Konstantsa Karaleeva get the inside scoop on MU Improv.
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Review: The Hype Behind ‘Duck Dynasty’

Friday, March 15-

“Duck Dynasty” set a record on Feb. 27 during the third season premiere. This show set an all-time viewing record for A&E with almost 5 million views. This show is becoming a new sensation, but there are … Read the rest

Shiny Toy Guns And The Dirty Heads Take Over The Blue Note


Morgan Young and Kamila Jambulatova get exclusive interviews with the Shiny Toy Guns and The Dirty Heads inside their tour buses.
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The Prowl: Episode 3


Joe Northern and Morgan Young host this week’s episode. Featured: exclusive interviews with Shiny Toy Guns and The Dirty Heads; Tiger Tear Up with panelists Amber Smith, Kamila Jambulatova and Hannah Saulic; a special Oscar-fied Countdown from Alex Mediavilla.
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‘The Bachelor’ Finale Recap: The Final Rose Goes to…

Tuesday, March 12 -

Last night, the world stood still, and millions of women across the nation waited in gut-wrenching anticipation for Sean Lowe to select the woman with whom he would spend eternity.

In one corner, there was Catherine. … Read the rest

On-Campus Movie Review: ‘Skyfall’

Monday, March 11-

Oscar-winning film “Skyfall,” the newest Bond movie, was shown at Jesse Wrench Auditorium this weekend.

This film includes all of the classic elements of a Bond movie such as the high-speed chases, the women, the villains, and … Read the rest

Will ‘Community’ Make it to Season 5?

Sunday, March 10-

NBC’s sleeper hit show, “Community,” created by Dan Harmon, first aired in Sept. 2009. With a very successful first season, it was renewed for a second, a third, and a fourth. The question for fans of the … Read the rest

True/False Review: ‘I Am Breathing’

Thursday, March, 7-

“I Am Breathing” is a breathtaking movie that tells a story of death but is actually about living.

The opening scene is of a woman opening the curtains of a window. The background sound is from deep … Read the rest

‘Smash’: Musical Television Show Struggles to Stay Center Stage

Wednesday, March 6-

Few television shows get a second chance with their network after low viewership. With the order of a second season, “Smash” has been given a shot at redemption.

While the show received great reviews for its series … Read the rest

True/False Review: ‘No’

Monday, March 4-

Set in 1988 Chile, the Oscar-nominated film “No” is a fiction film that tells the story of an era of fear and peril for many who lived under former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet Ugarte’s terrifying regime.

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Review: ’21 and Over’ Adds Some Depth to Slapstick

Monday, March 4-

From the moment of this movie’s conception, the comparisons to “The Hangover” were inevitable. All the comparisons aside, “21 and Over” did a grand job of delivering a smart, quick paced storyline with consistent material and great … Read the rest

True/False Review: ‘David Holzman’s Diary’

Sunday, March 3-

Appearing to be a documentary-style recorded account of the main character’s life, “David Holzman’s Diary” (1967) urges the audience to contemplate cinema’s role as a fabricator and as a truthful reflector. Directed by Jim McBride, the film … Read the rest

The Oscar for Best Picture Goes to ‘Argo’

Sunday, March 3-

The 85th Academy Awards had many great contenders for best picture: “Lincoln,” “Argo,” “Life of Pi,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” “Django Unchained,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Amour” and “Les Miserables” were all in … Read the rest

2013 Oscar Fashion: This is Not the Fashion Police

Friday, March 1-

The Oscars, also known as America’s unofficial royal ball, took place on Sunday. Who cares who won awards; let’s spill the gossip about the best and worst dressed celebrities on the dais.

One of the favorites of … Read the rest

‘The Carrie Diaries’ Recap: ‘Caught’

Tuesday, Feb. 26-

In this week’s episode of the “The Carrie Diaries”, Mouse and Carrie have big decisions to make. With a formal dance right around the corner, the girls are stressed with dates, dresses and…internship choices?

Larissa offers Carrie … Read the rest

Passion Pit Keeps the Show Going Despite Weather Conditions

Tuesday, Feb. 26-

While a snowstorm was making its way toward Columbia, Passion Pit was crankin’ up the heat in Jesse Hall on Monday night.

The Massachusetts natives brought their 2013 tour to Mizzou with Icona Pop and Matt & … Read the rest

85th Annual Academy Awards Recap: Who Were the Winners?

Monday, Feb. 25-

Celebrities gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on Feb. 24 for the 85th Academy Awards hosted by “Family Guy” creator and “Ted” star Seth MacFarlane.

This was the first time in history that Academy Awards … Read the rest

‘Scandal’ Recap: ‘Boom Goes the Dynamite’

Sunday, Feb. 24-

This week’s episode of “Scandal” continues the explosive drama that follows the intense and elusive relationships among professional crisis manager Olivia Pope, the president of the United States, and the cases taken on by her firm. Though … Read the rest

The Newman Center Prepares for a Musical


Imani Cobbs and Sydney Watkins take a look at a dress rehearsal for the Newman Center musical.
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International Film Festival Screens Films in Student Center


Morgan Young takes a look at the Third Goal International Film Festival on Feb. 2.
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Harlem Shake Craze Hits Mizzou


Haley Hughes and Dany Lewis get a behind the scenes look at the filming of Mizzou’s very own Harlem Shake.
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4th Annual Mizzou Idol Crowds Missouri Theatre


Aryn Stanley and Sydney Watkins cover the 4th Annual Mizzou Idol.
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Damien Escobar Comes to Mizzou


Sara Pang and Imani Cobbs sit down for an interview with Damien Escobar as they discuss his latest music and more.
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Review: ‘Life of Pi’

Tuesday, Feb. 19-

Though it has been out for quite a while, “Life of Pi” is still being shown in Columbia and it is most definitely worth seeing.

The film follows the life of the main character, Pi, and his … Read the rest

‘The Carrie Diaries’ Recap: ‘Endgame’

Tuesday, Feb. 19-

This week’s episode of “The Carrie Diaries,” entitled “Endgame,” was all about creating new traditions and independence.

It’s Thanksgiving, Carrie’s mother’s favorite holiday, and Carrie is determined to make it perfect even though the family is missing … Read the rest

Review: ‘Beautiful Creatures’

Tuesday, Feb. 19-

“Beautiful Creatures” is based off of the gothic teen novel that bears the same name. The story was written by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl and is the first of four novels in the series.

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The Prowl: Episode 2


Coverage of Mizzou Idol and an interview with Damien Esocbar, plus Tiger Tear Up and Countdown make up this week’s episode of The Prowl.
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Review: ‘Safe Haven’

Sunday, Feb. 17-

As another Valentine’s Day came around, it was only appropriate for the release of Nicholas Sparks newest movie rendition of his romance novel, “Safe Haven.”

The film stars “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel, … Read the rest

Mizzou After Dark Hosts Comedy Coffee House


Haley Hughes and Sydney Watkins get the inside scoop on the Mizzou After Dark event, Comedy Coffee House.
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‘The Carrie Diaries’ Recap: ‘Dangerous Territory’

Wednesday, Feb. 13-

This week’s episode of “The Carrie Diaries” is entitled “Dangerous Territory”. Carrie makes an effort to get over Sebastian after she spots him locking lips with Donna. Upon running into an old childhood friend, George, Carrie gets … Read the rest

55th Grammy Awards: The Winners, The Losers and J-Lo’s Dress

Tuesday, Feb. 12-

The 55th Grammy Awards kicked off with a performance from Taylor Swift, who sang her hit song “We Are Never Getting Back Together” with an interesting circus themed twist. Though the singer is wildly popular, her … Read the rest

“Queen B” Gives an Unforgettable Performance

Monday, Feb. 11-

The “Queen B” of R&B, Beyoncé Knowles, performed to a crowd of 71,024 fans at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans last week and did not disappoint. Clad in a skin tight black confection of … Read the rest

The Prowl: Episode 1 Part 1


Hosts Joe Northern and Rebecca Gale give an update on upcoming entertainment events, plus footage from the Third Goal International Festival.
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The Prowl: Episode 1 Part 2


Host Rebecca Gale is joined by panelists, Alex Mediavilla, Maddie Ptacin, and Haley Hughes, to discuss the most recent entertainment news on this week’s “Tiger Tear Up.”
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The Prowl: Episode 1 Part 3


Morgan Young, a staff member of “The Prowl”, countdowns the top five celebrity breakups on this week’s “Countdown.”
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The Prowl: Episode 1 Part 4


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‘American Idol’ Recap: Male Contestants Go to Hollywood

Friday, Feb. 8-

Season 12 of “American Idol” heated up in Hollywood on Wednesday!

Tension ran high as the guys kicked off the first day of Hollywood Week with just one day of rehearsal to learn the assigned song choice. … Read the rest

Review: ‘Gangster Squad’

Thursday, Feb. 7-

Sunny Los Angeles did not seem so bright in the action film “Gangster Squad.”

The film was filled with action, comedy and charm. It included a huge amount of action, but Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) and … Read the rest

Review: ‘Django Unchained’

Thursday, Feb. 7-

Of all the Academy Award nominated films, one that has been a subject of much controversy is Quentin Tarantino’s western “Django Unchained”.

The film stars Jamie Foxx, “Inglorious Basterds” star Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, and … Read the rest

‘The Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Recap: ‘Karma’s a Mitch’

Thursday, Feb. 7-

Every Tuesday people tune in to BET Network to watch comedy super star Kevin Hart’s new series “The Real Husbands of Hollywood”. The show has taken off and now five episodes into its first season.

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Concert Review: One More Time: A Tribute to Daft Punk

Thursday, Feb. 7-

Along with their replica chromed helmets and full scale pyramid stage, the DJing duo formerly known as Daft Punk’d brought the sweet electronic beats of the world renowned dance music group Daft Punk to the Blue Note … Read the rest

Justin Timberlake is Back With ‘Suit & Tie’

Wednesday, Feb. 6-

As his first new single in over six years, Justin Timberlake is dressed to the nines this time with, “Suit & Tie”.

Though Timberlake is reviving the idea of “bringing sexy back”, he has allowed it a … Read the rest

‘Dance Moms’ Recap: ‘Boys Are Cuties, Girls Have Cooties’

Wednesday, Feb. 6 –

Anyone who watches “Dance Moms” religiously will agree that when you tune in to watch Abby annihilate innocent middle school students, she morphs into the supernatural beacon of all that is evil in the world. Subsequently, … Read the rest

Review: ‘Les Miserables’

Tuesday, Feb. 5-

As majestic as it is monotonous, the movie-musical “Les Misérables” is a powerful rendition of a 19th century literary masterpiece that is more bitter than sweet.

Though some swear by the long-lived adage to never judge a … Read the rest

‘The Carries Diaries’ Recap: ‘Fright Night’

Tuesday, Feb. 5-

This week’s episode of “The Carrie Diaries” was full of crazy costumes, scary movies and creepy ’80s tunes. The setting? A couple of rockin’ Halloween parties. Young Carrie Bradshaw grabbed her best guy friend, Walt, and hit … Read the rest

Review: ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’

Saturday, Feb. 2-

The Bathtub was a place of personal triumph of the race of men and women who did not want to be held back by the rules society placed upon them. This same Bathtub, set in Louisiana just … Read the rest

’30 Rock’ Series Finale: Fey Moves On

Friday, Feb. 1-

All right, nerds! As far as series finales go, last night’s episode of “30 Rock” did everything right. They doubled the show time, brought in a bunch of past guest stars, and successfully gave a happy ending … Read the rest

Review: ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

Friday, Feb. 1 –

“Moonrise Kingdom” is an utterly fantastic indie, romantic comedy that follows the relationship of two eccentric twelve-year-olds who fall in love on the fictitious island of New Penzance.

After sneaking backstage during a theatrical reenactment of … Read the rest

‘The Carrie Diaries’ Recap: ‘Read Before Use’

Thursday, Jan. 31-

This week’s episode of the “The Carrie Diaries” was all about labeling people, as it was entitled  “Read Before Use”. As Carrie’s friends continue to deal with the drama of high school relationships, she digs deeper into … Read the rest

Golden Globes 2013 Recap: “Homeland” and “Game Change” Dominate

Saturday, Jan. 26-

Between Amy Poehler and Tina Fey pretending to be non-existent nominees and Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig hilariously announcing the nominees for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, Tommy Lee Jones was still not impressed by … Read the rest

‘The Carrie Diaries’ Recap: ‘Lie With Me’

Wednesday, Jan. 23-

The second episode of “The Carrie Diaries” was entitled “Lie With Me”. It was jam-packed with ‘80s music and, of course, the fabulous fashion. The fabulous bag Carrie created in the first episode is being featured in … Read the rest

Golden Globes Fashion: Dressed to Impress

Tuesday, Jan. 22-

The Golden Globes Awards were held on January 14th, but who won the awards was the last thing on people’s minds. Some of the stars came out dressed to impress and some came dressed very depressed.

For the … Read the rest

Review: ‘The Carrie Diaries’ Premiere

Thursday, Jan. 17-

“The Carrie Diaries” had its season debut this week on the CW network. The series is intended to be a prequel to the hit show, “Sex and the City”. Any fan can attest to how fabulous and … Read the rest

2013 Grammy Nominations: Who Made the Cut?

Sunday, Dec. 9-

Wednesday night many were taken by surprise with the nominations for the 55th Grammy Awards. The night kicked off with host Taylor Swift beatboxing. That speaks for itself.

One big surprise of the night was that Justin … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Episode 8


Aryn Stanley, Dany Lewis, and Colleen Menadier discuss the latest entertainment news. Hosted by Maddie Ptacin.
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Countdown: Episode 7


Are you in the holiday spirit? Hassan Williams and Haley Hughes countdown the top ten holiday songs.
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Netflix and Disney Make a Deal

Friday, Dec. 7-

On Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, Netflix and Disney signed a deal granting Netflix exclusive rights to stream first-run animated and live-action Disney films seven to eight months after appearing in theaters. Users will be able to watch … Read the rest

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2012: Fashion with a Passion

Friday, Dec. 7-

The annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion show aired Tuesday night on CBS. The “sexiest night on television” was nothing but a success, reaching 9.3 million viewers. Top stars such as Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Rihanna performed in … Read the rest

Kendrick Lamar Sells Out Jesse Hall

Saturday, Dec. 1-

COLUMBIA, Mo. – From the second that Kendrick Lamar darted onto the Jesse Auditorium stage mid-verse to “Hol’ Up”, the energy level in the building shot through the roof. The crowd, filled with fans from college age … Read the rest

Jack Antonoff of Fun.


Haley Hughes, Alex Mediavilla, and Colleen Menadier sit down with Jack Antonoff, lead guitarist of Fun., to discuss the band’s music.
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Battle of the Bands Live Stream

MUTV's First Annual Battle of the Bands is streaming live. Check it out!

MUTV’s First Annual Battle of the Bands is streaming live right here! Check it out! Just click the link below!

http://new.livestream.com/mizzou/events/1707738

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Recap: American Music Awards 2012

Monday, Nov. 19-

“Live from Los Angeles, welcome to the 40th anniversary of the American Music Awards.” Here’s your AMA 2012 recap!

In honor of their ruby anniversary, the AMA featured vintage clips throughout the night of greats from the … Read the rest

‘Teen Mom’ Stars Speak to Mizzou Students


Morgan Young and Sydney Watkins sit down with Tyler and Catelynn from MTV’s hit series “Teen Mom” to discuss their journey over the past few years.
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Countdown: Episode 6


Joe Northern and Tom Geoly countdown the top ten college movies of all time.
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Imagine Dragons Homecoming Concert


Dylan Eike and Haley Hughes cover the Imagine Dragons Homecoming performance at Mizzou’s 101st Homecoming celebration.
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Tiger Tear Up: Episode 7 (Special Executive Edition)


The Prowl executives Kevin Nepomuceno, Catherine Wilkins, and Rebecca Gale discuss the most recent topics in entertainment news. Hosted by Hassan Williams.
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DWTS Week 8: Veteran Tribute and Trio Dances

Tuesday, Nov. 13-

After no elimination last week, the “Dancing with the Stars” all-stars performed two dances this week, paying tribute to veterans and dancing in a trio, with risk of a double elimination Tuesday.

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Mizzou Idol Auditions (Day One)

Alex Mediavilla and Asha Bashir talk to the Mizzou Idol workers and contestants to see what goes on behind the scenes of Mizzou’s singing competition.
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DWTS Week 7: Fusion Dances into No Elimination

Monday, Nov. 12-

On week seven of “Dancing with the Stars,” the all-stars fusion and swing danced into an elimination-free week.

Fusion dancing is the combination of two different genres of dance. Each couple’s fusion style was selected by one … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Episode 6

Sara Pang, Hassan Williams, and Alex Mediavilla discuss the latest topics in entertainment news. Hosted by Morgan Young.
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Review: Gossip Girl

Tuesday, Nov. 6-

Now I think it’s safe to say that when people think of horse shows, they expect to see classy outfits, gambling, and prestigious people showing off their well-groomed horses. However, in this week’s episode of cw’s hit … Read the rest

Countdown: Episode 5

Sydney Watkins and Maddie Ptacin countdown the top ten former child stars in Hollywood.
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DWTS Week 6 Results: Bryan Goes Home

Monday, Nov. 5-

Week six of “Dancing with the Stars” results had the all-stars assigning each other’s dances next week and a competitor with a perfect score sent home.

Sabrina Bryan, who scored a 30/30 on her rumba Monday, was … Read the rest

Review: The Watch

Monday, Nov. 5-

On November 2nd and 3rd, Memorial Union gave students the opportunity to see the comedy “ The Watch” for only $1 admission. To me, this sounded like a great idea because who wouldn’t want to see a … Read the rest

Review: Medea

Friday, Nov. 2-

Performing at the Corner Playhouse for the past two weeks, the cast of  “Medea” has proved to be pleasant surprises among the theatregoers in Columbia. Directed by Cat Gleason, the MU Theatre took the chance to retell … Read the rest

Review: Nashville

Friday, Nov. 2-

This week’s program of “Nashville”, starring Hayden Panetierre and Connie Britton, proved to be an extremely eventful fourth episode. The show began with a flashback of the previous airing – most notably recalling Scarlett and Gunner’s tumultuous … Read the rest

MU’s Philharmonic Orchestra Performs at the Missouri Theatre


Sara Pang catches the MU’s Philharmonic Orchestra performance at the Missouri Theatre.
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Tiger Tear Up: Episode 5


Alex Mediavilla, Sydney Watkins, and Dylan Eike discuss the most recent entertainment news. Hosted by Joe Northern.
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Chipotle Supports “American Meat”


Graham Meriwether, director of “American Meat”, brought his film to Columbia in early October. Chipotle sponsored a screening of the movie at the Missouri Theatre.
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Countdown: Episode 4


Kaiya Brown and Morgan Young countdown the hottest guys in Hollywood.
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DWTS Week 6: Perfect Scores!

Tuesday, Oct. 30-

It was country night this week on “Dancing with the Stars” and emotional numbers left two all-stars with perfect scores.

Apolo Ohno and Sabrina Bryan both received perfect scores this week- the first 30/30 of the season.… Read the rest

The Shack Hosts Homecoming Talent Watch Party

Tuesday, Oct. 30-

The Shack hosted a packed house and streamed Homecoming talents live on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last week. The results of the talent proportion of Homecoming were announced Sunday.

Chi Omega and Alpha Epsilon Pi received first … Read the rest

DWTS Week 5: No Elimination

Monday, Oct. 29-

With no elimination this week, the all-stars pick up a different challenge of group dances with their competitors.

The theme for this week’s dances were the all-stars guilty pleasure songs, ranging from musical favorites to current top … Read the rest

Key and Peele Kick-Off Homecoming Weekend

Saturday, Oct. 27-

To kick off Mizzou’s 101st Homecoming, the MSA/GPC Black Programming Committee brought in Comedy Central’s Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, better known as just Key and Peele, for the annual Homecoming Comedy Show. On Friday, Oct. 26th … Read the rest

University Singers Impress at the First Baptist Church

Sydney Watkins gets an inside look at the University Singers at their concert on October 20th.
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Tiger Tear Up: Episode 4

Noelle Gross, Asha Bashir, and Kaiya Brown discuss the latest gossip in entertainment news. Hosted by Morgan Young.
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Eberle and Nosikova Perform at Whitmore

Kaiya Brown drops in on a performance from Katherine Eberle and Ksenia Nosikova at Whitmore Recital Hall.
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Tech N9ne Reaches His “Boiling Point”

Morgan Young and Haley Hughes sit down with Tech N9ne to discuss his career, kids, and upcoming album. “Boiling Point” hits stores on October 30th.
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Review: American Horror Story Season Premiere

Thursday, Oct. 18-

Following one extremely successful first year for the series, “American Horror Story” came back for another season with their premiere episode last Tuesday.

Co-creators of the series Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, who also happen to be … Read the rest

DWTS Week Four Results: Palin Sent Home

Wednesday, Oct. 17-

The All-Stars picked teams for their group dance next week and Palin was sent home on the “Dancing with the Stars” results show on Tuesday night.

After three groups of all-stars, Bristol Palin, Apolo Ohno, and Kirstie … Read the rest

DWTS Week Four: Season 8 All-Stars Top the Leaderboard

Tuesday, October 16-

With Paula Abdul as a guest judge this week and performances of genres of dances never seen on “Dancing with the Stars,” two season eight all-stars topped the leaderboard.

Shawn Johnson and Gilles Marini top the leaderboard … Read the rest

Punch Brothers Lead Singer Not Hindered by Chest Cold

Thursday, October 11-

 

Opener Tom Brosseau said it best when he remarked, “The Punch Brothers are a great group of guys. [They are] handsome and well dressed and keep the bus tidy.”

The bluegrass quintet along with Grammy-winning mandolin … Read the rest

New Dance Horizons

Maddie Ptacin gets a look at the New Dance Horizons as they perform in Jesse Auditorium on October 10th.
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Missouri Quintet Performs at Mizzou

Noelle Gross and Gabbie Rhodes cover a Missouri Quintet concert at Whitmore Recital Hall on October 5th.
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DWTS Week 3 Results: Two Former Champions Go Home

Wednesday, October 10-

The results show for “Dancing with the Stars” this week was intense as it included a double elimination and couples selecting the genre of dances for their competitors for next week.

Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough performed … Read the rest

DWTS Week 3: All-Stars in Charge

Tuesday, October 9-

In preparation for the double elimination this week, the all-stars were placed in creative control. The task was to pick a favorite routine performed by previous contestants and revamp them to an all-star level.

There are two … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Episode 3


Joe Northern, Colleen Menadier, and Sydney Watkins discuss the latest celebrity gossip. Hosted by Christa Corrigan.
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Countdown: Episode 3

Tom Geoly and Haley Hughes countdown the top celebrity couples in Hollywood.
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Rock Against Rape

Sydney Watkins and Kaiya Brown cover the RSVP Center sponsored event, Rock Against Rape.
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Ingrid Michaelson Plays Acoustic Set in Columbia

Saturday, October 6-

Ingrid Michaelson gave the crowded audience in The Blue Note a musical experience as she brought her fall acoustic tour to Columbia on Thursday night.

The Blue Note was packed high to low with people looking forward … Read the rest

Al Green Brings All Generations to Roots ‘n’ Blues

The 6th annual Roots ‘n’ Blues ‘n’ BBQ festival brings R&B legend Al Green to Columbia.
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Boys Like Girls Take Columbia

Kaiya Brown sits down with Boys Like Girls to talk about their new music.
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Open Mic Night

Maddie Ptacin gets the scoop on Open Mic Night, which takes place on Wednesdays in Bengal Lair from 8-9pm.
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DWTS Week Two Eliminations: Fatone Goes Home

Tuesday, October 2-

With a surprising bottom three and hints of a double elimination next week, Joey Fatone is the second all-star sent home this season.

Sabrina Bryan, the first all-star to receive a score of nine this season, was … Read the rest

DWTS Week Two: Jive and Quickstep

Monday, October 1-

After last week’s elimination, twelve contestants remain to quickstep or jive through tough competition, and some injuries.

Gilles Marini suffered from a back injury from rehearsal this week, but chose to still perform the jive as the … Read the rest

Review: Looper

Monday, October 1-

In a tale of two fates, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis play the same character (Joe); although both actors play the character at different points in his life.

Gordon-Levitt plays a young, fashionable looper, which is a … Read the rest

Review: Stephens College Takes On Fairytales

Friday, September 28 –

“And they all lived happily ever after…” Any fairytale worth its salt presumably ends with this romantic phrase. These words leave readers/viewers suspended in a euphoric state of longing for the day that their Prince Charming … Read the rest

Countdown: Episode 2

Jordyn Sammis and Morgan Young countdown the hottest female celebrities.
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64th Annual Emmy Awards

Sunday, September 23-

Many of television’s most popular stars came out for a dazzling night of entertainment and excitement, strutting their stuff down the red carpet at Sunday night’s primetime premiere of the 64th annual Emmy Awards. Jimmy Kimmel, … Read the rest

Lollapalooza Stand-Out Performs at The Blue Note

Tuesday, September 25-

Dr. Dog, along with opener Cotton Jones, performed at The Blue Note this past Tuesday night. Rewind back to Aug. 3, the band traveled to Chicago to play at the windy city’s annual Lollapalooza music festival.

The … Read the rest

Review: Pitch Perfect Exclusive Screening

Tuesday, September 25-

“Pitch Perfect” is a must see. Do you love to laugh? This film definitely won’t leave you disappointed. I see it earning some big awards in the near future. Not to mention, it’s already trending on twitter. … Read the rest

DWTS All-Star Eliminated “Knew It Was Coming”

Tuesday, September 25-

After a two-hour long special and a somewhat surprising bottom three, Pamela Anderson and her partner Tristan MacManus are the first sent home.

The first round of all-stars to be under the spotlight included Shawn Johnson, Apolo … Read the rest

They’re Back- Dancing with the Stars Returns with All-Stars!

Tuesday, September 25-

It is only the first night of what will be a long season 13 of “Dancing with the Stars”, but contestants already feel the pressure. It’s a return of the all-stars, and ABC definitely picked some of … Read the rest

Weekly Television Ratings: 9/16-9/22

Sunday, September 23-

I wasn’t kidding by saying that football would be near the top of the ratings this fall.

This week, four football games (three professional, one college) cracked the top 25. While the numbers dropped about six million … Read the rest

Review: Trouble With the Curve

Sunday, September 23rd-

“Trouble With the Curve” definitely has trouble keeping focus. The movie follows an elderly baseball scout (Clint Eastwood), whose growing health issues threaten his job, and his attorney daughter (Amy Adams) whose relationship with her father is … Read the rest

Review: The Office Season Premiere

Friday, September 21 -

Last night, the final premiere of “The Office” aired on NBC. As the show’s theme song opened the episode, it elicited nostalgia for the series’ impressive run, which never quite recovered after losing Steve Carrell after … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Episode 2

Alex Mediavilla, Tom Geoly, and Colleen Menadier discuss the latest celebrity gossip. Hosted by Joe Northern.
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Countdown: Episode 1

Dylan Eike and Erin Taylor countdown the top 10 songs of summer 2012.

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Tiger Tear Up: Episode 1

The panelists discuss the new and improved X-factor, Nick Lachey’s baby news, and other entertainment news on the first episode of Tiger Tear Up.
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Review: The Lost Slipper

Monday, September 17-

So you’re only allowed to have one child, eh?

The MU theatre department put on a marvelous show from Sept. 12- Sept 16, performing “The Lost Slipper”. The performance was so intense and exhilarating, that the audience … Read the rest

Weekly Television Ratings Report

Monday, September 17-

Last week, the fall TV season kicked off with a mix of finales and season premieres for NBC, as the network debuted a few new shows after the hit reality TV show “The Voice”, which landed three … Read the rest

Review: SNL Season Premiere

Saturday, September 15-

This past Saturday marked the first episode of the 38th season of “Saturday Night Live” and the first episode of what will definitely be a huge transition year for the show. With the departure of long … Read the rest

Add 9 Performs for Family Weekend

Friday, September 14-

On Friday, September 14, Mizzou welcomed parents that came down to campus for Family Weekend. Tiger parents were in for an eventful stay full of festivities including meet and greets, tours of Columbia, and Saturday’s football game. … Read the rest

Review: Glee Premieres With a Bang!

Thursday, September 13-

Thursday, September 13th was the day that every “Gleek” had been waiting for! It was the fourth season premiere of “Glee” and it started off with a bang.

From new songs to new characters, the episode focused … Read the rest

Ben Kweller Fall Welcome Concert

Ben Kweller talks about his music, his upbringing, the Kardashians and more.
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Men in Black 3: Audience Feedback

Students share what they thought about the third installment of the Men in Black trilogy.Read the rest

Sinbad Knows Best

Friday, September 7

In the 90’s, if you hadn’t heard of Sinbad, you were out of the loop. Apparently not much has changed.

Sinbad has been a comedian for several decades, appearing in several films and television shows. However for … Read the rest

Video Music Awards 2012: Kevin Hart Brings the Laughs

Thursday, September 6-

With Kevin Hart serving as the host of the 2012 Video Music Awards, it’s no surprise that many made it their priority to tune in to this year’s show.

Promoting himself as the next president, Hart, surrounded … Read the rest

TED Talks Comes to Mizzou

Saturday, April 14 -

The successful TED talks made its way to Mizzou on Saturday.

TED is dedicated to the spreading of a wide range ideas and knowledge through others. TED talks have become very popular in recent years with … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up

Kevin Nepomuceno and gossip panelists discuss the latest Hollywood and entertainment news.
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Prowl March Cut-ins

Meghan Morin gives viewers an update on events coming up in the world of entertainment around the MU campus and Columbia.
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MUTV to Film True/False Festival Q&A Sessions

Wednesday, Feb. 29 -

MUTV is partnering with the True/False Film Festival to cover one of the most notable film festivals in the United States.

The True/False festival features nonfiction films that bring viewers to the heart of issues across … Read the rest

The Prowl Presents: GraMattyk

Tune in to MUTV The Prowl for exclusive interviews and performances featuring Mizzou’s very own.
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Glee Showcases A “Psychopathic Climb to the Top”…and Not Just by Rachel

Throwing reference to “No Shave November,” this week’s episode is centered less on Rachel and more on the waves created by her mother.

Tuesday, Nov. 15 -

What’s a season of Glee without an episode dedicated to mash-ups of popular … Read the rest

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

MUTV-Prowl got the chance to interview JGL when he came to the University of Missouri to promote his online art collaboration program, Hit RECord.
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A Segregated Race for Equality

Wednesday, Nov. 9 -

On Nov. 9, 2011, the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted their third Black Man’s Think Tank of the year. The forum’s topic was titled Racism in the Black Community. The discussion centered around … Read the rest

Tiger Tear Up: Nov. 9



On Tiger Tear Up, host Lindsay Taylor sits down with this week’s gossip panel to discuss Kim K’s divorce and the Justin Bieber baby scandal. Keep watching for an exclusive interview with MIZZOU’s campus talent for this week, Souls of
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The Third Season of Glee Welcomes New Faces, Bringing in New Love Interests

Irish boy Rory Flanagan has found his way into a new “Pot O’ Gold.”

After a three-week long hiatus, “Glee” made its return this Tuesday night. Opening the episode with the winner of Oxygen’s reality competition, “The Glee Project,” Damian … Read the rest

Welcome to Mystic Falls…

Welcome to Mystic Falls, home to vampires, witches, and werewolves…

…and each has a “diary” laying around here somewhere. Time to bust out the Pictionary!

With the countless dramas on the CW, it’s no surprise that the network is fond … Read the rest

All Time Low Interview: Nov. 2

For the first time, All Time Low comes to Columbia, Mo., on their “The Rise and Fall of My Pants” tour. Reporter Danielle Carter interviewed lead vocalist Alex Gaskarth and lead guitarist Jack Barakat on everything from Sparky’s ice cream … Read the rest

Spiritual Shenanigans Bring Love and Loss to Mystic Falls

Once you start holding hands with a ghost, it’s all downhill from there….

It’s a strange world that we live in, and in the case of our favorite Mystic Falls characters, it’s a world overrun with ghosts.

Not your ordinary … Read the rest

Sig Ep Scare-A-Thon: Oct. 29

Behind-the-Scenes information and look at Sigma Phi Epsilon’s scare-a-thon, which raised money for Joplin, Mo.
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Innocent Kisses Lead to Provocative Romance

Tuesday, Nov. 8 -

Approaching such a delicate issue is never easy, but Glee producers pulled it off with zero complaints.

Perhaps inappropriately titled “The First Time,” this week’s episode of Glee all but screams “sexy time.” Die-hard Glee fans … Read the rest

Open Mic Night Showcases A Lot of Talent

Thursday, Oct. 20 -

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. hosted an Open Mic Night Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. in Bengal’s Lair. The performances ranged from original spoken word pieces, original songs, duets, and impromptu song covers.

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Tiger Tear Up: Oct. 19

Host Lindsay Taylor and panelists Andi Kaufman, Hannah Knight and Catherine Wilkins discuss this week’s celebrity gossip. On the agenda was the Ashton/Demi split, Daniel Radcliffe’s new movie due out in 2012 and Kristen Stewart as the new Snow White.… Read the rest

Homecoming Entertainment

The Prowl brings you highlights from entertainment that came into town for MU’s 100th Homecoming. Enjoy!
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What Do You Get When You Mix a Forbidden Love, a Witch and a Salvatore? Let’s find out.

Oct. 9 -

Relationships suck. Just ask the Salvatore brothers.

“Disturbing Behavior” doesn’t even begin to cover this week’s episode of Vampire Diaries.

From dead girlfriends, to seriously dysfunctional father-daughter relationships, to one messed up love-triangle, Thursday’s episode does not … Read the rest

Glee Underdogs Give Front-runners Rachel and Kurt a Show

Tuesday, Oct. 4 -

Watch out New Directions, there’s only room for one diva at McKinley

“It’s not about doing your best. It’s about doing better,” said Schuster, setting the tone for the third episode of the season.

As the … Read the rest

Vampire Diaries Brings a New Meaning to “Ripper”

 

Oct. 2 -

Cover your neck and throw on a pair of full-length gloves, Stefan Salvatore is taking over the 20’s

Season Three of The Vampire Diaries is running strong. This week marks the season’s third episode, and the … Read the rest

Jersey Shore Sept. 29

Thursday, Sept. 29 -

This week’s episode of “Jersey Shore” was full of tears, tools and tipsiness.

After Snooki’s wild night of dirty dancing at the club in last week’s episode, Snooki’s boyfriend, Jionni, decides to leave Italy and catch … Read the rest

Glee Off to A Strong Start As Plot Lines Thicken for McKinley’s Seniors

Embrace your unicorn, Gleeks. Brittany S. Pierce wants you all to sparkle.

The Fox hit Glee premiered its third season last Tuesday with a surprising dip in demographic ratings. While the show still ranked number one in viewership during the … Read the rest

Alpha Phi Alpha Hosts Second Think Tank of Year

Wednesday, Sept. 28 -

The Zeta Alpha chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha hosted their second Black Man’s Think Tank of the year Wednesday, Sept. 28.

The topic, a look at the correlations of race and the death penalty, was one … Read the rest