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  • Roboto rob burkett Words of wisdom: Washburn edition

    There are so many things I learned in the last four years at Washburn. Some of which I thought I would share with those who will be staying on next year.

  • avengers 'Avengers' soundtrack rises above mediocre

    The grunge revival is in full swing on the album “Avengers: Assemble,” The soundtrack for the hit movie of the same title. a slew of late-90s/early-2000s alt-rockers. Usually this would excite me, but not this time.

  • netlfix 'Memory' largely a trip to forget

    NETFLIX Pick of the Week

    Have you ever watched a movie that had the potential to be great, but just couldn’t achieve that greatness?

  • avengers 'The Avengers' Movie Review

    Movies are made to entertain audiences and for Marvel’s “The Avengers” that opened this weekend does just that.  

  • netlfix 'Lucky' unexpectedly hilarious

    Every time I get on Netflix, I never know what kind of movie I am in the mood for. With so many poorly made movies out there and my bad luck, I usually end up wasting my time on pointless movies.

  • lupita's, mexican food Lupita's serves forgettable cuisine

    There are so many Mexican restaurants in Topeka, so it’s extremely hard to find one that stands out to me, and Lupita’s just didn’t do it.

  • Roboto rob burkett Student debt crisis looms

    A recent study by the Institute for College Access & Success put the accrued tuition debt of a college graduate in 2009 at $25,000.

  • josh rouse Columnist predicts NFL Draft

    In the previous issue, I predicted how I think the first 10 picks of the NFL Draft will unfold. Next, I’ll pick the next 10 in our mock draft.

  • baseball Column: MLB set for wild season

    With the final horn sounded in March Madness signaling the end of the sprint to the championship, now comes the beginning of the marathon that is Major League Baseball.

  • Roboto rob burkett A note on suicide

    So, over the weekend I heard from a friend that a mutual acquaintance of ours had passed away. He had been suffering in silence for a long time. He didn’t know how to reach out and get help and it ended up costing him his life.

  • netlfix ‘Buddy’, good foreign film

    Netflix has a wide variety of movie genres to browse through and a great selection of foreign films.

  • the hunger games 'The Hunger Games' Movie Review

    Film sparks controversy

    “May the odds be ever in your favor,” has become the most known phrase worldwide over a two-week time span—yes, I’m referring to Suzanne Collin’s “The Hunger Games” which hit theaters officially at midnight on March 22, 2012. Since then, the movie has eased its way into the top grossing movies on opening weekend with $150 million, earning the third top movie in opening weekend history next to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part two and The Dark Knight.

  • kansas daily grind This coffee tastes delicious. No joke.

    If you are looking for good coffee in Topeka that isn’t PT’s, Kansas Daily Grind is the place to go.

  • josh rouse Mock draft: Columnist predicts top ten NFL Draft picks

    The Indianapolis Colts are on the clock for the 2012 NFL Draft, which kicks off April 26.

  • Roboto rob burkett Clinton gives roadmap for imminent graduates

    Recently, a former president hosted a major summit event and no one booed.

  • henry t's Henry T's, good lunch spot

    I have been to Henry T’s a number of times and left satisfied but a couple weeks ago, I came for dinner, and was completely disappointed.

  • netlfix 'Manhattan Murder Mystery' is a must see on NETFLIX

    This mystery is brilliantly executed with a veteran acting cast including Jerry Adler, Alan Alda, Angelica Huston, Joy Behar just to name a few.

  • jack mannequin Jack's Mannequin's CD features interesting lyrics

    Entitled “People and Things,” Jack’s Mannequin’s new release discusses just that.  Black cats, cold weather, dreams and people running around are all a part of this album.

  • Roboto rob burkett Students are ready for Spring Break

    Spring break is on its way. Students on the verge of mental meltdown are about to descend upon warm weather cities in search of a good time.

  • wet ink, student productions 'Wet Ink' a huge success

    I recently spent half of the night out, not drinking with friends, but one thing about the night didn‘t have flaws and uncertainties.  
    Last weekend’s student penned plays, “Wet Ink” definitely did not disappoint.