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Audiences scream for more gore

By Brian Smith | May 4, 2006
There seems to be a new trend in scary movies lately. Where the actors used to run for their lives until most of them are cut down, now they just get tortured onscreen-like in "Saw," "Hostel" and "Saw II." In the new movie "Slither," people become mutated monsters after slimy aliens crawl down their throats.

Young adults search for a faith that fits

By Brian Smith | May 4, 2006
According of many religious resources-in this case "adherents.com"-list the world religions as 33 percent Christian, 21 percent Islam, 14 percent Hindu and 16 percent nonreligious. Which religion have you chosen? When people looking for the right religion ask those who have already chosen, many would say, "Choose what is right for you.

‘LOTR’ moves to the stage

By Brian Smith | April 27, 2006
J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings" has been adapted into a $27 million play. It premiered Thursday, March 23 in Canada's Princess of Wales Theatre. It is currently the most expensive play ever made, but it has received mixed reviews from the critics.

Movies in review: Lucky Number Slevin

By Brian Smith | April 6, 2006
Slevin is suffering from a bad case of mistaken identity. After arriving in New York to visit Nick, an old friend, Slevin gets mugged and his wallet is stolen. Slevin finds Nick's apartment, but Nick is nowhere to be found. Soon after, two thug under the impression that Slevin is Nicktake Slevin to meet, "The Boss.

Favorite meals at Cabrini

By Brian Smith | March 30, 2006
For Cabrini students who live on campus, eating can be a major issue. Commuters can eat meals cooked by their parents, such as pasta or meatloaf or just order take-out, whereas students on campus have fewer options for food. Cooking can be dangerous for some people, and ordering take-out can be delicious but expensive and unhealthy in excess.

Shamrocks and candy; St. Patty’s Day is here

By Brian Smith | March 16, 2006
St. Patrick's Day is here, and Cabrini students are finding many different ways to celebrate. While this holiday, and maybe this is a stereotype, is most famous for drinking and the color green, there is obviously more to it than that. The person this day is named after, St.

TV violence

By Brian Smith | March 16, 2006
Anyone with a TV has heard about the issues with violence on television. I personally have watched a large amount of television, so I've also seen what's being done about it. The basic idea is to remove it from sight, but I have another theory about this-how about we just show kids the consequences? One day, I was watching an episode of South Park with my 10-year-old brother who has to watch everything I do.

‘Producers’ to debut in theaters

By Brian Smith | December 8, 2005
Universal Pictures has remade Mel Brooks' comedy and musical classic "The Producers." It will see limited release in theaters on Dec. 16 and will be released everywhere Christmas Day. This movie will be staring Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer who seduces little old ladies to fund his plays, and Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom, a meek accountant.

Students sucked in by online gambling

By Brian Smith | December 8, 2005
Tourists go to Las Vegas anticipating certain things-bright lights, showgirls and gambling. Now, you can access some of these things from your own computer-particularly the gambling. "I know that we're popular among college-aged students. Exactly how popular is anyone's guess," a support supervisor at PokerStars.

Student reacts to ‘derogatory racial acts’

By Brian Smith | November 4, 2005
In the sixth issue of "The Loquitur," did the front page surprise anyone else? If you haven't heard, apparently some people have been creating derogatory racial acts around Xavier Hall from as late as 2003. These acts have ranged from a shaving-cream swastika, a black-sock puppet hanging from a noose or just the phrase "KKK" written in the Xavier foyer area.
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Audiences scream for more gore

By Brian Smith | May 4, 2006
There seems to be a new trend in scary movies lately. Where the actors used to run for their lives until most of them are cut down, now they just get tortured onscreen-like in "Saw," "Hostel" and "Saw II." In the new movie "Slither," people become mutated monsters after slimy aliens crawl down their throats.

Young adults search for a faith that fits

By Brian Smith | May 4, 2006
According of many religious resources-in this case "adherents.com"-list the world religions as 33 percent Christian, 21 percent Islam, 14 percent Hindu and 16 percent nonreligious. Which religion have you chosen? When people looking for the right religion ask those who have already chosen, many would say, "Choose what is right for you.

‘LOTR’ moves to the stage

By Brian Smith | April 27, 2006
J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Lord of the Rings" has been adapted into a $27 million play. It premiered Thursday, March 23 in Canada's Princess of Wales Theatre. It is currently the most expensive play ever made, but it has received mixed reviews from the critics.

Movies in review: Lucky Number Slevin

By Brian Smith | April 6, 2006
Slevin is suffering from a bad case of mistaken identity. After arriving in New York to visit Nick, an old friend, Slevin gets mugged and his wallet is stolen. Slevin finds Nick's apartment, but Nick is nowhere to be found. Soon after, two thug under the impression that Slevin is Nicktake Slevin to meet, "The Boss.

Favorite meals at Cabrini

By Brian Smith | March 30, 2006
For Cabrini students who live on campus, eating can be a major issue. Commuters can eat meals cooked by their parents, such as pasta or meatloaf or just order take-out, whereas students on campus have fewer options for food. Cooking can be dangerous for some people, and ordering take-out can be delicious but expensive and unhealthy in excess.

Shamrocks and candy; St. Patty’s Day is here

By Brian Smith | March 16, 2006
St. Patrick's Day is here, and Cabrini students are finding many different ways to celebrate. While this holiday, and maybe this is a stereotype, is most famous for drinking and the color green, there is obviously more to it than that. The person this day is named after, St.

TV violence

By Brian Smith | March 16, 2006
Anyone with a TV has heard about the issues with violence on television. I personally have watched a large amount of television, so I've also seen what's being done about it. The basic idea is to remove it from sight, but I have another theory about this-how about we just show kids the consequences? One day, I was watching an episode of South Park with my 10-year-old brother who has to watch everything I do.

‘Producers’ to debut in theaters

By Brian Smith | December 8, 2005
Universal Pictures has remade Mel Brooks' comedy and musical classic "The Producers." It will see limited release in theaters on Dec. 16 and will be released everywhere Christmas Day. This movie will be staring Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock, a washed-up Broadway producer who seduces little old ladies to fund his plays, and Matthew Broderick as Leo Bloom, a meek accountant.

Students sucked in by online gambling

By Brian Smith | December 8, 2005
Tourists go to Las Vegas anticipating certain things-bright lights, showgirls and gambling. Now, you can access some of these things from your own computer-particularly the gambling. "I know that we're popular among college-aged students. Exactly how popular is anyone's guess," a support supervisor at PokerStars.

Student reacts to ‘derogatory racial acts’

By Brian Smith | November 4, 2005
In the sixth issue of "The Loquitur," did the front page surprise anyone else? If you haven't heard, apparently some people have been creating derogatory racial acts around Xavier Hall from as late as 2003. These acts have ranged from a shaving-cream swastika, a black-sock puppet hanging from a noose or just the phrase "KKK" written in the Xavier foyer area.
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