Author Nick Caruso

by Nick Caruso From the mind of writer/director Joss Whedon (of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" fame) comes a witty new-age sci-fi masterpiece unlike any of its predecessors. Set 500 years into the future after a unification of the United States and China, a new governmental force called The Alliance rules over the entirety of space.

by Nick Caruso The wild hair? Gone. The crazy make-up? No more. Although the 80s have come and passed, one thing is for certain: Motley Crue can still rock a crowd of thousands. The Crue showed their "Wild Side" on Aug. 20 in Hartford, Conn., playing for a capacity crowd at the New England Dodge Music Center (formerly known as The Meadows).

by Nick Caruso Hello from Florence! (Or as they say in Italy, "Ciao da Firenze!") It is mid-March and I am already halfway through my study abroad voyage. Although only a short time has passed, I am already in awe of what I've accomplished and there is still so much to be discovered and explored.

by Nick Caruso For most of us, December can be more stressful than joyous. Finals are rapidly approaching, gifts need to be bought for all of those "special" people and preparations need to be made for the upcoming holidays. (Try to withhold the anger telling you to strangle that fellow mall shopper who just stole your parking space.

The Best: Coconuts Whether you're looking for a new release or a classic, Coconuts sells the best that music has to offer, but at a price agreeable to the most miserly college student. At Coconuts, you could pick up a new release for as little as $10.99 and a used CD for even less.

by Nick Caruso "I have loads of ideas and tricks up my sleeve so watch out. I'm scared for you," Gwen Stefani warned fans last March. She wasn't kidding. After spotting vocals on Eve's "Let Me Blow Your Mind" and Moby's "South Side," No Doubt front-woman Gwen Stefani steps even further from her ska-rock roots with the release of "Love, Angel, Music, Baby," her first solo album.

by Nick Caruso Although Dane Cook's "Tourgasm" doesn't officially start until April 1, Fairfield Cook fans will be offered a sneak peak of his routine Nov. 20 as he takes the stage in our very own Alumni Hall at 8 p.m. With the success of Dave Chappelle's performance last year, FUSA signed Cook to headline Fairfield University's fall 2004 event.

by Nick Caruso "No one quite in the dancing mood yet?" asks JonnieProud singer Mike Falzone on their latest album. "You will be!" he assures. "Live from Stagstock," the latest release from local band JonnieProud, is a collection of live songs compiled from the band's latest appearance at this year's cleverly titled event, Stagstock.

by Nick Caruso Five friends joined together a year ago to create what would eventually become their very own jam rock band. All students of Fairfield University, they have played everywhere in town, from our very own Levee and Stagstock to the beach and local restaurant and bar, Bravo's.

by Nick Caruso "Saw," a psychologically horrifying thriller, is an intense film that follows in the footsteps of the savage serial killer predecessor "Seven." Upon waking, two men discover themselves in a mysteriously blackened room, each chained to pipes on opposing walls.