Instead of going to the beach, reading a good book, or traveling on that family vacation, the A&E staff spent a good part of its summer sitting on the couch and watching television. Read more...

Cursive “Happy Hollow" Saddle Creek Records 4 OUT OF 5 STARS The difficulty of capturing a band’s raw energy on record has long plagued the music industry. Read more...

The familiar pounding of six Sabar drums drew nearly every villager to a pulsing circle of dancers. Small children rushed to the center of the circle, eagerly starting the first dance performance of the evening. Read more...

When I first set foot on board my Alaskan cruise ship for a family reunion last week, I couldn’t help but notice how similar it was to college. Read more...

“World Trade Center” Directed by Oliver Stone Paramount Pictures 2 OUT OF 5 STARS One thing already seems too clear about Hollywood’s versions of Sept. 11: It looks as if they’re going to keep suffering from the same problems plaguing Holocaust movies for decades. Read more...

As incoming freshmen, Kim Weisberg and Emika Abe knew how difficult it was to get into professional theater. Four years and many internships later, they’re well on their way. Read more...

Do you need to do laundry? I think you do. Or if you don’t, you will soon. I haven’t done laundry in a while. I’ve run out of comparable combinations within fashionable limitations. Read more...