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May 4, 2007

 

Horn Playlist

Forcing players to spend a year in college doesn’t help develop potential stars

May 3, 2007

Loving Summer?

While some relish the summer break, others don’t find time to break at all

Music reviews

Young Singers Continue To Step Up Their Game

Miranda Lambert’s storytelling abilities leave you relating perfectly to her songs

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

May 1, 2007

The Power of Two

Ms. UTA and her predecessor have known and supported each other since elementary school

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

Yeah

Band’s performance, opening acts make for memorable concert

April 26, 2007

Review

In the Thicke of it

Singer’s latest disc is more polished than ‘Veteran’

 

Future Tense

Alumna discovers a proficiency for sci-fi

April 24, 2007

Music Review

Third Course

Pop princesses may have more in common than they think

 

Mav playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

Music Review

Not Feeling It

Band’s attempt at Brit-pop is boring and irritating

 

April 19, 2007

Online Exclusive

Well-Designed Effort

Intricacies in the music and CD design will leave Nine Inch Nails fans satisfied

Online Exclusive

Crack the Fracture

Anthony Hopkins is in top form in this legal battle

Music Review

Swell Attraction

Check out the gravity of Switchfoot’s latest album before seeing them at Springfest

Movie Review

Get Fuzzy

Minds behind ‘Shaun of the Dead’ attack the buddy-cop genre

April 17, 2007

Shooting Stars

Celebrities come to Dallas to play basketball, raise money for charity

 

Adam Brody movie not worth seeing

There’s a big, weird reason why you should avoid In the Land of Women that I’d love to tell you about, but it would ruin the movie.

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

 

In the Land of Filmmakers

The Shorthorn gets the inside scoop on In the Land of Women

April 12, 2007

 

Strangers no More

The Shorthorn gets up close and personal with the stars of the new movie Perfect Stranger

Movie Review

Don’t Be Afraid to Meet this Stranger

Don’t wait until semester’s end to critique a class problem

In My Head

The Shins New Album Never Fails, Never Disappoints

Our new series, In My Head shows what Shorthorn staffers are listening to.

April 11, 2007

Online Exclusive

When in Dallas…

Bands give audience relatable and dazzling performances

April 10, 2007

It ain’t easy eating green

You may not need any Centrum yet, but you’re likely aware that your health is as important now as it will be in your golden years.

Can You Cope?

After Citizen Cope’s concert he talked frankly with The Shorthorn

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

Online Exclusive

Dear Diary

Today was the best show ever.

April 5, 2007

 

Saving the Day

Gym Class Heroes brings together rap and rock fans in Dallas

Movie Review

Rush to the Robinsons

Latest Disney flick is stunning in 3-D

Movie Review

Reaping the Benefits

Unique plot makes this thriller worth watching.

 

April 3, 2007

 

Gratuitous Education

Students fund their living expenses and lifestyles on tips from waiting tables

TV Review

No Emergency

No need to rush to catch new season of Reno 911!

Mav Playlist

Each week, Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching, reading or eating, in this case.

 

March 29, 2007

 

Best of the Rest

In anticipation of our very own Best of UTA section printing Friday, in which you can find out what the student body is going crazy for, Scene decided to take another direction.

 

Movie Review

Reign On

Sandler drama tactfully examines one man’s struggle after Sept. 11

March 27, 2007

 

Panic Attack

Band’s history and strong music make for an excellent concert

 

Mav playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

March 22, 2007

Movie Review

Nothing New, But Not Bad

Latest inspirational sports movie isn’t a total washout

Music Review

Scorching Hot Verses

Arcade Fire’s second release fulfills fans’ expectations

Back in Blood

Getting gory with a star of The Hills Have Eyes 2

Music Review

Bland Boy

Rapper offers nothing new or interesting in first album

Online Exclusive | Movie Review

A Stereotype Among Men

While 300 provides mindless fun, ethnic portrayals hamper the movie

March 20, 2007

 

In Your Face

Forcing players to spend a year in college doesn’t help develop potential stars

 

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

March 8, 2007

TV Review

Criminally Funny

Eclectic characters push fresh, edgy humor

Music Review

Fake it, Don’t Take it

Debut from The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus isn’t worth the listen

March 7, 2007

Online Exclusive

Shin-sational

A relaxed set by The Shins provided for high excitement

Online Exclusive

Often Imitated, Never Disappointing

Justin Timberlake’s concert left fans melted all over again

March 6, 2007

 

New Horizons

One student shares his experiences studying abroad in Denmark

Movie Review

Me Gusta Volver

Spanish director creates another masterpiece

Music Review

Not Too Late for Norah

New meaning, same sound for Jones

 

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

March 1st, 2007

 

KillerThriller

New suspense flick about mysterious murderer is well-written and features a good cast

 

Look Out Miami

Everyone’s favorite TV cops fill the big screen with hilarity

Music Review

Getting Their Due

Surge in fans for band calls for album re-release

 

February 27th, 2007

Hitting the Books, Laying the Tracks

Musical students create original works while attending school

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

February 23th, 2007

Online Exclusive

Basics of a great show

Aguilera’s voice and attitude highlights her latest tour

February 22th, 2007

Oscar, the Grouch?

Rueben Gonzales’ favorite movies of 2006
• The Devil wears prada
• Hostel
• Lady in the Water
• Last Holiday
• The Fountain
• Underworld 2
 
Anthony Williams’ favorite movies of 2006
• The Devil wears prada
• Hostel
• Lady in the Water
• Last Holiday
• The Fountain
• Underworld 2
February 20th, 2007

Courtin’ Time

Scene profiles the six candidates for Homecoming king and queen

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

February 15th, 2007

More Than Just a Whisper

Two organizations attempt to increase recognizability on campus

Movie Review

Cotton Candy for the Brain

Today’s release feels just right for Valentine’s Day

Movie Review

All Grown Up

Tyler Perry’s ‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ is a bit erratic, but enjoyable

February 13, 2007

Hopeful Darkness

Band’s fourth effort shows continuing strength and leaves the listener wanting more

CD REviews

One Idol Heats Up, Another Starts Cold

Third-season “Idol” winner keeps the positive messages and crunk beats coming with second effort

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

February 8, 2007

Our Vote Goes To...

‘The Shorthorn’ forecasts the results for Sunday’s Grammy Awards

Movie Review

Because I Said No

An interfering mom gone overboard sinks this romantic comedy

February 6, 2007

 

 

Mav playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.




Easy Sleaze

Two-man band aims to make its style of music less off-limits

Music Review

A Clap, But No Thunder

Band’s business operation is impressive; it’s second album, not so much

Online Exclusive

Editorial Cartoon

Read The Shorthorn's editorial cartoon.

February 1, 2007

Dancing to a Second Language

Spanish performers are now influencing American tastes

Movie Review

Lacking a Unique Catch

Romantic comedy follows expected twists

Cannon Fodder

Read The Shorthorn's editoral cartoon by Isaac Erickson

January 30 2007

Image control

Two stars of Reno 911!: Miami are trying to combat the image of out-of-control cops the movie conveys


Music Review

Girl Coming Up

British artist Lily Allen will make you smile at her naughtiness

Mav Playlist

Each week Scene asks Mavericks what they’re listening to, watching or reading.

 

January 25 2007

A Friendly Affair

Erykah Badu gets Dave Chappelle to bring the funny

Movie Review

Lack of Deviation

This metalcore album doesn’t break the mold

 

January 23 2007

Dinner and a Movie

Combination theater-restaurant comes to Arlington

Mav Playlist

Band follows up an album made popular by a movie with a different sound

Music Review

Worthwhile Shindig

Band follows up an album made popular by a movie with a different sound

January 16 2007


Play your cards right

Unwanted gift cards are often left burning a hole in the recipient’s pocket

Movie Review

Baby Boom

Children of Men offers a refreshing change of theatrical pace


2006 Scene Stories