Monthly Archives: February 2012

Viewer Alert: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

Prepare for social media overload this evening as forums, blogs, and tweets ignite the hype of this premature rivalry. Heat superstars Dwyane Wade and NBA MVP-front runner, LeBron James, host the visiting Knicks led by Carmelo Anthony and sophomore sensation Jeremy … Continue reading →

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VOGUE Recap: March 2012

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

Dress Positively. It was the underlying message of Anna Wintour’s monthly editorial address in which she pleads with the reader to ‘keep that in mind’ when out shopping this spring. Global superstar Adele covers the March issue—that also moonlights as … Continue reading →

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GQ Recap: March 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

He simply does it again. GQ Editor-In-Chief, Jim Nelson, ignites the issue by stitching together one of his most compelling, thought-provoking Letter from the Editor‘s to date. In his signature philosophical, yet satirical way — that only Nelson knows how to … Continue reading →

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Case of the Mondays 2.20.12

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

Happy President’s Day! “Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the exisiting government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable – a … Continue reading →

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Heat Check: Jeremy Lin & the New York Knicks

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

Start spreading the news… In what seemed like a blast from the 1970s past, Madison Square Garden was rocking Sunday afternoon as the New York Knicks defeated the defending World Champion Dallas Mavericks, 104-97. The win was the eighth in … Continue reading →

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Heat Check: Detroit Red Wings

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

In most sports, the season-by-season philosophy for success entails staying healthy, and defending your home turf. No team in sports has done that this season quite like the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings. Winning their 21st consecutive home game at The … Continue reading →

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Film: Safe House

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

I can best sum up Safe House as a twisted remake of Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead, except the babysitter doesn’t, well — nevermind. When standard protocol goes awry, low-level CIA agent Matt Weston (portrayed by Ryan Reynolds) finds … Continue reading →

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Whitney, Our Beloved

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

On this day in which we celebrate love, many hearts are still heavy and bear sorrow and grief over the death of Whitney Houston. Sudden in its nature, news of the icon’s tragic passing on the eve of Grammy night … Continue reading →

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Eli Manning: Out of the Shadow

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Sirelle Carter

The infamous cliche “sometimes your best just isn’t good enough” has long been reserved for scenarios associated with failure. Although even after once achieving the highest pinnacle of success in his profession, the stigma remained for New York Giants quarterback Eli … Continue reading →

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