Daily Archives February 5, 2014

So there you have it folks, a football game played between horses and a bunch of birds. By this of course I mean the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. Personally, from the get-go I had no stake in this game considering my boys, The New York Giants, had a terrible record this year.

Band of Horses - “Acoustic at the Ryman” On Feb. 11, Band of Horses is releasing a completely stripped acoustic 10-song set played at the famous Nashville venue. The album features the band’s most memorable hits accompanied only by acoustic guitar and piano. As always, the vocal harmonies are spectacular, and the live energy just adds a level of expressive electricity.

My Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. have been reserved since October. I take the long walk over from the Village to Campion and watch FX’s “American Horror Story: Coven” with two of my friends. We set an ambiance, as the opening scene unfolds across the television. While sitting on Kate’s white futon, I always tell her, “Don’t forget to hit the lights!” Watching this creepy show about witchcraft and voodoo just doesn’t provide the same effect if we were to watch it with the lights on.

A pair of socks can do wonders for an outfit. Yup, you read right — socks. These small accessories can do anything from creating a casual look to adding excitement to your attire.

What does peace mean to you? That is the question students from kindergarten through eighth grade attempted to answer for this year’s Poetry for Peace celebration. With less than a sentence to an entire page, these poems captured the hearts of the audience.

With a very minimalist, luxurious atmosphere, Bonda is the perfect spot for an upscale weekday date. The friendly staff greets you as if you are a guest in their own home. The décor is classy and modern, which lends itself to the clean-cut feel of the restaurant.

The news of Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman’s sudden death rocked the nation, not only because of the shocking nature of his demise – heroin overdose, found cold with the needle in his arm – but also because the character actor seemed beyond all that triviality, wise beyond his years, a sage in the age of the Channing Tatums and Chris Hemsworths.

Although the Stags broke four different program records on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, both the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams fell short to Iona in their last home matchup of the season. Going into the meet, both teams had high expectations. It was Senior Day, the last home meet of the season for the leaders of the team.

Ted Ligety: You probably know him from those Nyquil commercials, but Ligety is also the favorite to win Giant Slalom on Feb. 19. He comes to the Olympics after placing first in the event at the World Championships and in the World Cup Standings.

Looking for an action-packed sport to watch in this year’s upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi? Look no further than ice hockey, which is slated to be one of the most competitive playing experiences in years.