Dorm room decor for dummies
May 10, 2010 • written by Ashley Fowler
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With senior year coming to a close, stores like Target, Wal-Mart, J. C. Penney, and Kohl’s are preparing for the truck loads of college students that will be coming to their stores in search of must-have dorm room supplies. “My mom’s goal in life is to please me, so she insists on decorating... Read more »
YALSA and Panther’s Prey review favorite books
May 10, 2010 • written by Josh Ferrell
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Every year, the Young Adult Library Services Association releases “The Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults.” This year, the staff of The Panther’s Prey have done the same. YALSA’s “The Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults” consists of the following: Brennan, Sarah Rees.... Read more »
New “Nightmare” haunts teen dreams
May 10, 2010 • written by Laura Sledge
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Have you ever had a nightmare that felt like reality? Have you ever been too terrified to go to sleep? The 1984 film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” popularized the idea of a living nightmare–literally–and this year, director Samuel Bayer has brought back the nightmare monster Fred... Read more »
“Congratulations” to MGMT
April 26, 2010 • written by Macy Linton
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MGMT Congratulations For Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden of MGMT, the success of their first album, “Oracular Spectacular” (including hit songs “Time to Pretend” and “Kids”), must have been a little hard to try to live up to when making their new album, “Congratulations.” So they... Read more »
Customers mellow out at Collierville restaurant
April 26, 2010 • written by Jessica Ferrell
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“Imagine” a magical place. A “Stairway to Heaven” of some sort. A place that will keep you “Stayin’ Alive.” A restaurant filled with food that gives you “Good Vibrations.” Not just “Yesterday” but everyday. Near the intersection of Forest... Read more »
Opera Mini Frees iPhone Owners
April 26, 2010 • written by Josh Ferrell
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Opera Mini has been the dominating browser for smart phones for the past few years. However, iPhone owners have been forced to use the slothful Safari. Luckily for them, Apple has recently allowed the Opera Mini to create an app for the iPhone. For iPhone owners, this was an exciting change, because... Read more »
Story of death brings life to all hearts
April 26, 2010 • written by Margaret Cross
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Which romance made you so happy for the couple in the end that you felt you were getting YOUR happily ever after? Which sitcom family had you rolling on the floor laughing so hard you thought you would never stop? Which song pulled the hardest at your heartstrings? What’s the saddest story you’ve... Read more »
Award winning book “Mathilda Savitch” highlights teens’ bookshelves
April 12, 2010 • written by Lauren Haley
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A death in the family is never easy, especially when it is a sibling. In Victor Lodato’s book “Mathilda Savitch,” Mathilda is a 13-year-old girl who lost her beloved big sister, Helene, about a year ago. This novel is told from the point of view of Mathilda, who sees the world a bit... Read more »
Titan’s clash creates cacophony
April 12, 2010 • written by Josh Ferrell
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The tale of Perseus, one of the many famous stories of Greek mythology, is told once again in the remake of the 1981 cult classic, “Clash of the Titans.” The 1981 classic achieved critical acclaim due to its special effects by Ray Harryhausen, who is known for his stop motion animation. The... Read more »
Dylan falls for “Women and Country”
April 12, 2010 • written by Macy Linton
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“Women and Country”—sounds like just about any Americana enthusiast’s dream. Pair that title with the son of one of America’s most famous music icons, a Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer, and the sleek female power of one of alt-country’s biggest stars, and you’ve got a dream album in... Read more »

