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Culture
‘Frozen’: Strong animation, lacks story development
Taking a new approach, the Disney animated film, Frozen, is a loose adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story, “The Snow Queen.”
Now, the Snow Queen is transformed into a modern fairy tale character as the older sister, Princess Elsa, voiced by Idina Menzel. Meanwhile, the youngest sister, Princess Anna,
Speakers say journalism, mass media in transition
Two former Amarillo College students – both members of the AC Mass Comm Wall of Fame – spoke at AC this semester. Ben Sargent, a political cartoonist from Austin, spoke for the finale of the 2014 Creative Mind Lecture Series. Jason Boyett, a writer for Amarillo Magazine among other jobs, was a guest speaker the same day.
Art: It’s what ‘makes your heart beat’
There’s a vibrant scene in the Amarillo art world filled with live music, art, drinks and food. It’s the Amarillo Museum of Art’s Art After Dark event.
“When people think of art they tend to think of one thing, but it’s not just one thing at all,” said Judy Youngblood, an artist responsible for the print exhibit, “Hydrologic.”
Global scholars set to jet
Amarillo College’s Global Competency Scholars will travel to Munich and Berlin, Germany, and Prague, Czech Republic, during spring break.
AC students and faculty discuss Black History Month
Carter Woodson, a founder of the observance of Black History Month, was a man who made a difference, said Dr. Brian Farmer, a social sciences professor.
According to Farmer, Woodson attended a national celebration in Washington, D.C., in 1915, 50 years after slavery had ended in 1865, to celebrate the accomplishments of African-Americans during the past five decades.
REVIEW: Rain invites refreshing atmosphere.
Like an oasis in the desert, so is Rain Premier Sushi Bar and Lounge in downtown Amarillo. The name alone, Rain, invites a cool and refreshing atmosphere. This tasty treasure can be found inside the historic Paramount Theater building at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Polk Street.
Money Talk Monday: Investing is no simple task
Can you explain investing and the stock market like I’m five? Or at least like I’m a new college student?
Wow – that is a loaded question. And the simple answer is no.
Investing in the stock market is not something to be done lightly. You must start by learning.
REVIEW: Claypool’s album: ‘Back-woods, hillbilly stomp rock’
The songs are not originals, but chances are you’ve never heard anything like this before.
Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang, the latest project from the Primus frontman and his longtime collaborator, M.I.R.V. guitarist Bryan Kehoe, has released its debut album, Four Foot Shack, and it may pose a serious threat to the way your brain processes the world around you.