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  • Dress Here come the bridal gowns! Part II

    We are all experts now on bridal business know-how after last weeks issue! So let’s get to the fabulous fashions and take a peek behind the scenes of bridal design showroom. As mentioned last week, I am an intern at JLM Couture, a wholesale bridal company located in New York City, this semester.

  • building Journey through Germany, Part II: Our lives forever changed

    “Topf & Söhne.” The names stood crisp against the gray metal of the rather plain building’s door. Right outside of Erfurt stands the former firm quarters of the German engineering company most famous for its incineration ovens. In January 2011, the building was re-opened as a museum, its full name: “Topf and Sons: Builders of the Auschwitz Ovens.

  • Summer (Buffa)love: Have fun without breaking the bank

    In two weeks, Canisius College students will be free from the stresses of school and able to take advantage of all Buffalo has to offer during the pleasant summer months. For young people on a budget, the Queen City has no shortage of exciting events and festivals that maximize fun at minimal (or often zero) cost.

  • ‘I Hate Hamlet’: A humorous success

    The anticipation was building as I rigorously cycled down Parkside Avenue Thursday April 19, rushing towards Lyons Hall to catch the opening night performance of Little Theater’s Second Stage production of Paul Rudnick’s comedy I Hate Hamlet. After a semester of learning Shakespeare, I was curious as to what this hatred toward Hamlet was all about, hoping for many of the infamous Shakespearean puns and ridiculous scenarios that saturate the pages of his work.

  • book Five books to feed the travel bug

    There’s something about spring that makes the soul restless. As the days become warmer and the sun is more inclined to show its bright face, many Canisius College students have travel on their minds. Many have recently returned from a fabulous spring break vacation and are eager for more adventure, some are getting stoked for a fall semester abroad, and others are forming plans for a summer road trip.

  • CrescenDON’Ts reflect on debut season

    Performance this Sunday in Palisano

    Since the approval in October 2011, the CrescenDON’Ts have come a long way. Started by James Millard, Danny Tortelli, Tim Bristol and Jake Bonar, the acappella group has become one of the most recognized musical clubs at Canisius. After starting with 10 members and no gigs in the fall semester, the group is now made up of 12 people and has performed at numerous events around campus.

  • hamlet Little Theatre presents 'I Hate Hamlet'

    For their spring main stage production and final show of the 2011-12 season, Canisius College Little Theatre will be putting on Paul Rudnick’s dramatic comedy “I Hate Hamlet.” Directed by professor and Artist-in-Residence Eileen Dugan, “I Hate Hamlet” will be performed April 19 to 21 and 26 to 28.

  • Cabin What could go wrong at the Cabin in the Woods?

    If you’ve seen any reviews for Cabin in the Woods, then you already know reading this article could be a big mistake. Every critic advises, like the hillbilly local who warns a group of travelers in a horror film, that once you go down that road, there’s no going back.

  • HungerGqames Weeks of highs and lows following The Hunger Games record-breaking release (rework)

    It seems four weeks atop the box office and over $500 million in worldwide grosses do not grant a film studio immunity from controversy and shakeups. Within the few weeks following the release of the film The Hunger Games, a firestorm of rumors and fast-and-loose reports had fans struggling to keep up.

  • “Quadrangle unveiling highlights student talent”

    On Wednesday, proud members of the Quadrangle staff and its moderator Dr. Mick Cochrane unveiled the 60th issue of the annual Canisius College literary and arts magazine. For nearly two semesters, the staff worked to compile this collection of poetry, prose and images created by Canisius students and alumni, revealing a stunning final product.

  • madmen Leather & Lace

    Trend Recycling: back to Grandma’s closet!

    In recent fashion trends, we have seen almost everything one could imagine. The spectrum stretches from the abstract contraptions worn by Lady Gaga to the simplistic elegance of Calvin Klein. What can we expect to see in upcoming seasons as far as fashion inspiration? Despite my love for The Hunger Games, the futuristic and whimsical outfits displayed on the Capitol characters are not sparking enthusiasm from designers.