Concert Review – Kelly Clarkson
Bree Eure, Staff Writer
April 24, 2012
Concerts nowadays range on a scale from terrible to awesome. This is not a review of a terrible concert, but a heart-throbbing, intense, and exciting performance at the Pearl Concert Theater courtesy of Kelly Clarkson. The first half of Clarkson’s show included covers and lesser known tracks such as,... Read more »
CD Review – Rascal Flatts’ ‘Changed’
Marina Triplett, Executive Section Editor
April 24, 2012
Fans may be suprised to learn that Rascal Flatts is not always on the road; sometimes they stop to record an album. After their eighth studio album, you can still hear the passion and love for their music. The new album “Changed” surely was worth the wait with its new, yet familiar ‘Rascal Flatts’... Read more »
March’s featured band: Ai, The Identity
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
April 6, 2012
Trying to spread a positive message takes time and dedication. It is hard work to accomplish a goal like no other band has ever done before. Ai, The Identity wants to make music for as long as possible and make it bigger than no other local band has gone before. After the first performance as a band,... Read more »
Lucille’s charms with ‘homey’ feel
Nathalie Saligumba, Staff Writer
April 4, 2012
Lucille’s emits a welcoming feel with their spacious dining room and open back porch. The interior design of the restaurant is charming — they are furnished with seemingly worn-down furniture in their “sitting room” to elicit comfort for their customers, and they even have coat hangers... Read more »
Album Review – I See Stars’ ‘Digital Renegade’
Michelle Manuel, Staff Writer
March 27, 2012
Unlike I See Stars’ previous records, “Digital Renegade” is full of rave beats and electronic dance sounds along with more breakdowns and more head banging. To get the fans pumped up for the new album, the band released their first single “Filth Friends Unite” which sets the tone of the album;... Read more »
Album Review – Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Stronger’
Sahar Kanfi, Staff Writer
March 26, 2012
Kelly Clarkson, also known as America’s Sweetheart and season one winner of American Idol, has once again lived up to her reputation of creating powerful soulful music. Her album “Stronger” is appropriately filled with powerful, belting tracks, but most surprising was this album’s low-key songs... Read more »
Album Review – Sleigh Bell’s ‘Reign of Terror’
Faith Manley, Business Manager
March 9, 2012
Guitarist Derek Miller and vocalist Alexis Krauss collaborate to create an interesting mix of heavy metal guitar chords and soft spoken vocals in their band, Sleigh Bell’s sophomore release entitled ‘Reign of Terror.’ Starting off at the top of the albums track list, ‘True Shred Guitar’... Read more »
Mediterranean cuisine takes over Las Vegas
Sahar Kanfi, Staff Writer
March 9, 2012
Being from the Middle East, I am open to multiple types of Mediterranean food. It’s difficult to find authentic Mediterranean food here in Las Vegas, so I was delighted when I took my first bite at the Shishkabob house. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized that their Mediterranean food tastes... Read more »
Album Review – Tyga’s ‘Careless World: Rise of the Last King’
Bserat Ghebremicael, Assistant Editor-in-Chief
March 7, 2012
From one album to the next, Tyga continues to display excellence in his rap music, releasing a song almost every month. Tyga’s “Careless World: Rise of the Last King” can be classified as one of the best albums 2012 has to offer so far. Tyga’s new song “For the Fame,” featuring Chris Brown... Read more »
Kaya Sushi: warm welcomes served with pleasing meals
RJ Reyes, Staff Writer
March 7, 2012
Our Rating: A Kaya Sushi is an all-you-can-eat authentic sushi restaurant in Las Vegas. They have an outstanding variety of sushi that will satisfy customers with their unique style and presentation of their dishes. Like other local all-you-can-eat sushi places, Nagoya and Oyshi, Kaya presents customers... Read more »
