By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Actor John Cusack is developing a movie about conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh. The film will star Cusack as Limbaugh and will be directed by Betty Thomas, whose previous credits include a Howard Stern biopic and The Brady Bunch Movie. For more information on the film, click here.
Archives for November 2012
Jodie Foster to receive lifetime-achievement award
By Amanda Ack, Film Critic Jodie Foster will receive the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement honor at the 70th annual Golden Globes ceremony on January 13th, 2013. Foster, who has appeared in over 40 films, will be recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry. For more information on Foster’s career…
Pipe burst in dorm parking garage
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief A pipe burst in the L1 parking garage of Oklahoma United Methodist Hall at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, causing the fire alarm to trigger. Jorge Marzola, head resident of Methodist Hall, said facilities was assessing the damage. The power to that area of the parking garage had been turned down, Marzola…
Lady Gaga pledges $1 million for hurricane relief
One of the world’s biggest pop stars is giving back to her hometown in its time of need.
Student wins TFCU annual contest
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Dianna Marin, a student at Oklahoma City University, has a little extra incentive to hit the books this semester. Marin is a winner of Tinker Federal Credit Union’s, TFCU annual Win Your Break contest, and received a $500 travel voucher for her next college break. “I’ve never won anything, so I…
Stars slotted second in Sooner Athletic Conference
By Susannah Waite, Editor-in-Chief Oklahoma City University was picked to finish second in the Sooner Athletic Conference according to the SAC preseason softball coaches’ poll. In a narrow vote, the Stars were picked to finish behind Lubbock Christian (Texas). OCU received three first-place votes and sits one point behind Lubbock Christian who picked up four…
Carrie Underwood, Pink to join American Music Awards performers
Pitbull, Nicki Minaj, Carrie Underwood, and Pink will all be at the same place on Nov. 18.
Chris Brown to remain on supervised probation
judge ordered Chris Brown to maintain his supervised probation on Thursday and reappear in court after completion of an overseas tour.
Officials announce Homecoming event winners
Homecoming officials announced the winners Nov. 3 for various competitions hosted during the week.
Hurricane benefit concert features Aguilera, Bon Jovi, Springsteen, more
Celebrities are using their voice and their influence to raise donations for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
ICC to host free career prep workshops
By Susannah Waite, Staff Writer The Intergenerational Computer Center will host free career preparation workshops and a workshop about how to finance a college education. A workshop on job search skills and resume writing will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 5. Kimberly Folkes of Workforce Oklahoma will be available to discuss…
Police department answers questions about open carry law
Senate Bill 1733 goes into effect Nov. 1. The bill allows a person with a concealed carry license to openly carry their weapon.
Taylor Swift to host Grammy Nominations Concert
If one Grammy ceremony wasn’t enough, the preceding nominations concert will feature hosts Taylor Swift and LL Cool J announcing nominees and performers.
Bryan Singer to return to ‘X-Men’ franchise
Bryan Singer, director of the first two X-Men films, closed a deal with 20th Century Fox to direct the franchise’s next installment, X-Men: Days of Future Past.