Monthly Archives: February 2012

Death of Whitney Sparks Controversy

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jacquelynne bernstein

America’s preoccupation with popular culture in the form of music, movies, television, and celebrities is undeniable.  As reality show stars are more widely recognized for doing nothing than scientists who have cured cancer and people seem to read more Hollywood …

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2012 Grammy’s Garner Second Highest Ratings Of All Time

Posted on February 14, 2012 by mattimmerman

This years Grammy Awards pulled in 39.9 million viewers, up 12.2 million from last year, and giving the Grammy’s their second highest ratings since attracting 43.9 million viewers in 1984.  On the heals of Whitney Houston’s passing Saturday, a shadow …

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Fate of Greece Delayed

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jperez110

Within the last five years, Greece has been experiencing an economic decline that has yet to come to a stop. From job cuts, to the exasperation of businesses and the like, it appears that there is no relief in site. …

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Social Media Allows For World To Mourn As One

Posted on February 14, 2012 by mattimmerman

Whitney Houston passed away Saturday at the young age of 48.  Perhaps garnering more recognition in recent years for her battle with drugs and attempt to return to pop glory, Houston was never able to regain her signature sound that …

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How far is too far?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by andreat

Many viewers tuned in for the 2012 Grammy Awards show last night with high expectations and curiosity.  This show is considered popular and viewer ratings tend to be high each year. For this reason, many performers feel the need to …

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Adele sweeps Grammys

Posted on February 14, 2012 by brookeadams91

Adele made her doctors proud Sunday night at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. While accepting one of six (six!) Grammys, Adele thanked them, saying “[they] brought my voice back.” Her performance that evening proved that statement to be nothing but …

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Music legend’s death shocks music community

Posted on February 14, 2012 by brookeadams91

Music lovers everywhere felt the pang of tragedy after Whitney Houston’s death on Saturday, February 11. Her death came as a tremendous shock, and to make it even more poignant, her death fell on the eve of music’s biggest night …

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Politics of the Apathetic

Posted on February 14, 2012 by bhecker

It’s 2012, which means it is impossible to turn on any news channel without seeing “The Race to the White House,” “2012 Primary Fest,” or some other derivative of these plastered everywhere. I personally try to avoid politics. The only …

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Myspace Shows Signs of Improvement

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jlyzniak

We are at a time and age where close to every person you know is “on Facebook.” The mega social network shows no signs of slowing down. Think of how often you see the famous blue and white ‘F’ on …

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Rest In Peace Whitney

Posted on February 14, 2012 by johnmenard

One of the world’s greatest singers has passed away, leaving many to wonder whether the drugs have finally conquered Whitney Houston.  On Saturday February 11, Whitney was found dead in a bathtub of the Beverly Hilton hotel. She was only …

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