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April 22, 2026 Vol 122

Category: Columns

Indie Rap Goes Mainstream

Indie Rap Goes Mainstream

Don’t waste another minute if you haven’t yet heard Macklemore’s album The Heist; get on iTunes, YouTube, Pandora, Grooveshark, or…
Things to Do: Skiing

Things to Do: Skiing

It’s that time of year again; Houghton’s campus is blanketed in snow (well except for the rain earlier this week)…
Kerbal Space Program Beta a Success

Kerbal Space Program Beta a Success

Several members of the Houghton Physics Department introduced me a few weeks ago to Kerbal Space Program, an indie sandbox…
Shen Olympics, a Cherished Tradition

Shen Olympics, a Cherished Tradition

Shen Olympics is a long-standing Houghton tradition that my family has participated in for years. Just like my father and…
The Riviera Theater

The Riviera Theater

The Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center in North Tonawanda has a rich history; in fact, you can read all…
Hunting Locally

Hunting Locally

Hunting is important for many reasons, many of which I will not be able to fully explore.  One is to…
Downton Season 3 Disappointment

Downton Season 3 Disappointment

So, cult-favorite Downton Abbey is back for its third season, and once again American audiences can sit back and watch…
Les Mis: Still a Beloved Story

Les Mis: Still a Beloved Story

Few musicals adapted to the big screen are considered equal to the stage performance, and Tom Hooper’s Les Miserables is…