Still a blast
By Will Fawley, contributing writer

When I walked into the Sawhill Gallery to check out the Seymour Chwast exhibit, Still A Blast, I didn’t know what to expect. I was greeted by what seemed to be friendly, colorful cartoons. At first glance, graphic design artist Seymour Chwast’s simplistic lines and bold colors seem like a blast from the past. The icon of illustration and design’s most common subject matter is that of daily objects, such as combs, toothbrushes and hats. Cartoon faces smile out from magazine covers, advertisements and paintings that the artist has designed over the course of his career. More...

Fall into the Valley
By Kelly McCormick, contributing writer

The temperature is getting cooler, and before you know it, the leaves will be changing colors and falling off the trees.  Maybe you’re starting to tire of the apartment party scene weekend after weekend and looking for a way to switch up your Thursday-through-Sunday routine. Well, fall in the Shenandoah Valley offers the perfect opportunity to partake in some different activities. More...

Mayer matures with new disc
By Jess Novak, contributing writer

It seems to be a trend in popular music recently to flash back to the nostalgic, older styles of music, as heard in the release of Christina Aguilera’s latest album Back to Basics, and now in John Mayer’s Tuesday release of Continuum. However, both seem to have proved certain styles can be better the second time around. More...

‘Grey’s’ DVD full of features
By Lisa Roney, staff writer

No movie released on DVD this week could match the awesomeness of the television phenomenon known as “Grey’s Anatomy.” And with the second season now available on a six-disc set for viewing at any time, procrastination throughout residence halls and apartments is a guarantee. More...