Today

Take a bicycle daycation to a local museum

by Sarah Bransley - Jul. 29, 2010

Grab your bike and go places for a daycation! ...

Community other than our own

Help yourself to fruits and vegetables at Pontious Farms

by Derek Beigh - Jul. 29, 2010

They grow ‘em, you pick ‘em at Pontious Farm.

En-spice-clopedia

Sassafras- it’s all in the name.

by Barb Davidson - Jul. 29, 2010

Sassafras is a controversial spice that will add plenty of “sass” to your foods.

A musical tribute to Ashley Ames

Local bands gather to play at Ashleyfest

by Eli Chen - Jul. 29, 2010

Local bands gather at Ashleyfest, a fully packed benefit show you can’t miss.

CU Sound Off

Was the passing of the financial overhaul bill a good thing?

by Rebecca Halleck - Jul. 29, 2010

CU citizens sound off about Senate’s financial overhaul bill.

Local band, Shipwreck, reunites to play at Mike ‘n Molly’s

by Kaitlyn Henaghan - Jul. 29, 2010

After a period of pursuing other projects, members of Shipwreck reunite to play at Mike ‘n Molly’s.

Movie Review

Salt is a non-stop action film that suffers from implausible stunts and incredible plot twists

by Syd Slobodnik - Jul. 29, 2010

Jolie's Salt is action packed but its antics fall flat.

Prairie Fruit Farm goat cheese has become a demand in CU restaurants and grocery stores

by Jeanine Russell - Jul. 29, 2010

Prairie Fruit Farm provides CU with fresh, local goat cheese.

Head's Up

Friends, family and community remember Ashley Ames

by Lauren Hise - Jul. 29, 2010

Celebrate a life and help better future ones at Ashleyfest.

Quick Pick Album Reviews

Home to Roast

by David Ethan Chambers - Jul. 29, 2010

Check out Ethan’s review of Jesse Johnson’s latest album release.

One-on-One

One-on-One with Cloydia Hill Larimore, Vice President for Advancement at the Cunningham Children’s Home

by Annie Goold - Jul. 29, 2010

Cloydia Hill Larimore sits down with buzz to talk about why the Cunningham Children’s Home has made an impact in the lives of children.

Hidden Gem

Paul McCartney's Chaos and Creation in the Backyard

by Eli Chen - Jul. 29, 2010

Paul made "Hey Jude" and "Blackbird," but in so many ways, he is really our "Yesterday," as we can see with a closer look at his 2005 album, Chaos and Creation in the Backyard.

Doin' It Well

Sensational lubes

by Ross Wantland and Jo Sanger - Jul. 29, 2010

Here’s Doin’ It Well’s quick and dirty guide to lube for you!

Doublas Branch Library offers classes teaching children to cook

by Elizabeth Carroll - Jul. 29, 2010

Douglas Branch Library offers cooking class for kids to help them learn the basics of cooking and the use of general kitchen utensils.

Column

Celebs in jail

by Michael Coulter - Jul. 29, 2010

The world is crashing down around us: oils spills, the horrible economy and masses of celebrities dancing with incarceration.

hidden gem

American Splendor (2003)

by Nick Martin - Jul. 29, 2010

Harvey Pekar’s biopic American Splendor is this week’s Hidden Gem.

Fourth Annual Nature’s Table Reunion comes back to CU

by Amy Armstrong - Jul. 29, 2010

Check out the Fourth Annual Nature’s Table Reunion this weekend at the Iron Post and Cowboy Monkey.

3 Favorites

Movies with mistaken identity

by Matt Carey - Jul. 29, 2010

Our 3 favorite movies that feature people getting mixed up with other people.

July 28, 2010

Music Mentalist

Are we dwarfs standing on the shoulders of giants?

by David Ethan Chambers - Jul. 28, 2010

What was up with all the "flower power" and "make love, not war" in the 1960's? Ethan's here to tell you why it happened and why it can never happen again.

July 27, 2010

The "Q" word

by JM Kohfeld - Jul. 27, 2010

JM takes a look at the expression that has both plagued and defined the LGBT world. ...

July 26, 2010

TV Preview

Jersey Shore — Season Two

by Jefferson Badger - Jul. 26, 2010

Jeff provides us with a preview of what to expect from the guido and guidette epic, Jersey Shore. ...

Writing on the Wall

The electronic written word

by Lauren Hise - Jul. 26, 2010

Paper beware? The rise of e-books may bump bookstores off the radar.

TV Review

Big Brother — Weeks 1 & 2

by Andy Herren - Jul. 26, 2010

Andy gives us a recap of the first 2 weeks of the twelfth season of Big Brother

TV Review

Mad Men — "Public Relations"

by Matt Carey - Jul. 26, 2010

The fourth season premiere of Mad Men reveals more about the mysterious Don Draper.

Classical Music Column

A Composer and Rocker walk into a bar...

by David Ethan Chambers - Jul. 26, 2010

Ethan demonstrates the connections between classical and pop music through history and metamorphoses of genre.

The Jeremy 500 Pt. 8

by Jeremy Lin - Jul. 26, 2010

Jeremy runs through the next batch of the Rolling Stones' 500 Greatest, numbers 149-100.

I Saved You The Set List

Bill Janovitz at Schubas

by Todd J. Hunter - Jul. 26, 2010

Todd brings you the setlist from Bill Janovitz's show at Schubas on July 16th.

July 25, 2010

Frag On, Frag Off

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty Preview

by Basil Aruin - Jul. 25, 2010

Second time is actually the charm in this long-awaited sequel game.

July 23, 2010

Species Speak

The pet disclosure bill

by Sarah Bransley - Jul. 23, 2010

Illinois House Bill 5772 is in the midst of becoming a reality, saving owners from puppy-hassle.

Playlist

The ultimate metal playlist

by Jeremy Lin - Jul. 23, 2010

Here's a personal “best of metal” playlist brought to you by our very own Jeremy Lin.

World Harmony

Meet the Cavaquinho

by Justine Chan - Jul. 23, 2010

Justine tells you all about this interesting stringed instrument of Portuguese origins.