The Campus Lantern

Monthly Oscar Predictions-October

As the lovely month of October draws to a close, It’s time to look back on some of the films released. It’s needless to say that October has been the bearer for plenty of attention deserving movies. With the Academy Awards coming in just a few months, I’ll be interested to see which movies make [...]

Dragonball Evolution Review

Ugh… Let’s get one thing straight before we talk about this. Anybody who walks into a local McDonalds expecting horde cuisine is in for a very unpleasant turn of events. The same thing goes here. So that being said, Yes, “Dragonball Evolution” is bad in every sense of the word. We all had a feeling this would happen. The question, however, was how much was it going to suck?

Charlie Bartlett Review

Charlie Bartlett, performed by Anton Yelchin (Alpha Dog) was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Hyper-intelligent and musically gifted, his bedroom wall is decorated with countless framed letters from all the private high schools that have expelled him. His adoring but almost permanently medicated mother finds herself at a bit of a loss, especially since Charlie’s Dad is not around.

Two Nights in the Life of a Spring Weekender

It all started with the email that Ken Bedini sent out, warning us from attending UCONN’s Spring Weekend. At first, I will admit, it did set me off from going.

However, the more I thought about it, the more it made me want to go. Doesn’t it always work out that way, someone telling you not to do something makes you want to do it more? It has been a long and difficult semester and to be honest, partying in a large group of drunk students sounded like a perfect way to let off steam.

Spring Weekend Experience

What’s the deal with creepers? On Friday I went to Uconn early so I wouldn’t hit any of the many spot checks I was anticipating. After a delicious meal in the dining hall and gathering my “supplies” for the evening I got ready in Whitney Hall’s men’s bathroom (I was on a guys floor and it had some kid already vomiting in the stalls).

Zach's Spring Weekend

While my third “Spring Weekend” attendance didn’t exactly live up to last year’s expectations, it surely didn’t falter in presenting its share of poignant moments. For the recap, I’ll simply skip over Thursday’s “Carriage” night, because I didn’t attend. So Friday starts off with my buddy and I at Carriage and begin playing “corn hole” and “beer ball”—two games that are synonymous among college life.

Lakeview Restaurant Review

Looks can be deceiving, and that was true upon entering The Lakeview Restaurant in Coventry. Located on Coventry Lake, the restaurant owned by Leo Papa, is a lovely summer spot for someone looking to relax on a deck, overlooking the water. The outside looks like a typical biker bar but the inside is decorated nicely with a proper sit down restaurant feel.

All-American Rejects Review

They’re well-known, but they aren’t everyone’s favorite. They’ve got a style all their own, but a voice that could be mixed up with someone else’s. They are The All-American Rejects, and although some may argue that it isn’t very good music, their smash hit singles on the charts like to argue otherwise.

Peru Makes Its Big Break

In recent years Peruvian cuisine has been slowly and quietly ascending the culinary popularity ladder. In 2004, international news publication “The Economist” noted “Peru can lay claim to one of the world’s dozen or so great cuisines.” At the Fourth International Summit of Gastronomy Madrid Fusión in January 2006, Lima, Peru was awarded the title of “Gastronomic Capital of the Americas”.

The Norwich Nine Review

The Norwich Nine had a jam packed house last night in the student center theatre with people lined up from wall to wall to see the premiere of this new show about civil war soldiers from Norwich, CT who are buried in Yantic Cemetery. I was really surprised when I saw people of all ages sitting in the rows; from the young to the elderly the show was appropriate for all ages.