2008 Woodie Awards
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Exhibits explore fem' expression
by Nancy Wang in Recess
The third biannual symposium hosted by the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture, Neither Model Nor Muse highlights the striking and varied works of art created by women spanning the past three centuries.
sand box
by Sam Schlinkert in Recess
So simple. So to the point. Indeed, it is fun to do bad things.
Choke: sex, strippers and scams
by Andrew Hibbard in Recess
Chuck Palahniuk belongs to a class of writers raised on film. His novels read at the same cadence of an easily-consumed blockbuster, rife with cleverness and gross-out humor.
Hollywood mainstream goes green
by Braden Hendricks in Recess
In response to increasing concerns over global warming, Hollywood has developed a trend of environmental films.
Sanford, Raynes explore split families
by Jessie Tang in Recess
A collection of letters, along with photos of these split families, are a part of Pai, Estou Te Esperando/Father, I Am Waiting For You, a visual documentary now on display on the first floor of the Sanford Institute for Public Policy.
Brazilian Badi Assad brings Wonder, flavor to Duke
by Stefanija Giric in Recess
As the temperature drops, and the Gothic Wonderland starts looking more like a "Winter Wonderland," your ears will surely be searching for relief from the droves of overplayed Christmas carols polluting the airways in the coming weeks.
Clark Gregg
by Andrew Hibbard in Recess
Clark Gregg is the son of a former Divinity School professor, but he hit the stage and screen instead of the books and has racked up a host of acting credits. Last week, Gregg's first directorial effort-an adaptation of the Chuck Palahniuk novel Choke-came out and recess' Andrew Hibbard sat down in Boston to talk to Gregg about it.
New nano: smarter, slimmer and sexier
by Nancy Wang in Recess
Weighing in at a slim 1.3 ounces and available in nine different colors, the fourth generation of Apple's iPod nano ($149 for 8 GB and $199 for 16 GB) has secured its spot as the sleekest and prettiest of the bunch.
Editor's Note 15: on charity
by Varun Lella in Recess
The power of the dollar is often forgotten. With the Canadian dollar passing ours, it is easy to see why.
Duke Conversations snags Ring-er Mike Macari
by Janet Wu in Recess
Mike Macari, producer of The Ring and a former Duke student, was offered a free dinner and ticket back to campus through Duke Conversations. recess' Janet Wu managed to snag some time and speak about film, Duke, and the transition to Tinseltown.
Oct. 8 DSO concert to honor Pearl
by David Graham in Recess
Sometimes it's enough to play music just to play music-the thrill of the score, the notes swirling in the air, the electricity between audience and performer.
T.I. swagger
featured review
by Kevin Lincoln in Recess
T.I. has swagger, and he's not going to let anyone forget it.
Mass Effect
by Chen Li in Recess
Bioware's highly-anticipated sci-fi, role-playing game Mass Effect hit stores this past week, and it is truly the epitome of a mixed bag.
Ratchet and Clank
Tools of destruction
by David Garver in Recess
PS3 owners rejoice! Insomniac Games (creators of Resistance: Fall of Man) has once again delivered unto us a small oasis in the lackluster desert of PS3 exclusives.
Joe College Day to ride again Saturday
by Tina Siadak in Recess
As the last remnants of summer fade into the chaos of midterms, Duke University Union's Joe College Day will offer students a chance to say goodbye to their laid-back days in style.
robin thicke
album reviews
by Madeline Perez in Recess
Robin Thicke's new album, Something Else, hardly reinvents the R&B genre. Instead, the 31-year-old singer is intent on bringing music back to the good ol' days of soul and funk.
Beowulf
by Greg Bobrinskoy in Recess
Using digitally enhanced characters rather than a live-action cast serves Zemeckis very well, allowing him to create spectacular action sequences, with Beowulf fighting dragons underwater or cutting through sea monsters' eyeballs in mid-air.
Hitman
by Charlie McSpadden in Recess
Based on the video game series of the same title, Hitman suffers from a severe identity crisis.
ben folds
album reviews
by Leslie Griffith in Recess
"A piano's all I got/and I know that ain't a lot," Ben Folds laments wryly in "The Frown Song," the third song on Way to Normal, his first release in three years.
downtown owl
fiction
by Kevin Lincoln in Recess
Chuck Klosterman may have taken up fiction, but even in his first novel he hasn't stopped being a critic.
Enchanted
by Andrew Hibbard in Recess
From war to famine to global warming, the world is looking pretty grim. One problem overshadows all of these though: a dearth of good Disney movies in the past decade.
New boutique turns Brightleaf Square green
Vert & Vogue offers recycled, sustainable clothing, alternative to megamall shopping
by Margaret Baughman in Recess
The thought of "green" fashion conjures images of hemp tunics and yoga sportswear-the frumpy, boring garb of the neohippie, more often seen in the commune than on the catwalk.
Amy Winehouse
by Jessie Tang in Recess
Unconventional doesn't even begin to describe Amy Winehouse. The larger-than-life hair, dramatic kohl-lined eyes and mysterious persona builds upon her rebellious appeal.
Various Artists
by Alex Fankuchen in Recess
Tribute albums are a strange genre. Artists must tread a very fine line while attempting to cover the songs of a group they respect.
Little Prince takes stage in Triangle
by Andrew Hibbard in Recess
Former French students and fans of children's literature alike, your time at the theater has come.
Stormy Shakespeare hits Sheafer
by Braden Hendricks in Recess
When one thinks of William Shakespeare, thoughts of tragic youthful love or images of a brooding king may surface. One thing that is unlikely to come to mind is the troubled adventure of Pericles.
