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Students shine in 'Red Ink'
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Described as an adventure into the mind of a troubled writer who is beset by the presence of an imaginary character, "Red Ink" showed Nov. 14 as part of the St. Louis International Film Festival. The neo-noir style film was a senior thesis project for Webster film production alumnus Michael Witman.
Students catch Harry Potter mania with fourth film 'Goblet of Fire'
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On Nov. 18, the "Harry Potter" franchise will once again cast its spell over millions of fantasy enthusiasts and the box office with the nationwide theatrical debut of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
The people you know... Asher Mendel
Mendel makes music, tells tales
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He finds honey and Rice Krispies on pizza to taste divine. He's traveled to several different countries, including Scotland, England, Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Mexico. He also thinks the Gorlok could benefit from telekinetic powers.
'Viva las Vegas' at University Center
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Elvis was in the building Nov. 10. He could be found dancing to his old songs and playing poker with some showgirls. In another room, a line of excited "couples" formed to sign yellow marriage certificates, posing beneath a white wedding arch for a Polaroid picture of the momentous occasion.
New film brings new magic to 'Harry Potter' series
Movie Review: "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"
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The Harry Potter franchise has struck new territory in its fourth film installment "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire." As the first film of the series to bear a PG-13 rating, the film thrusts the Hogwarts gang headlong into the "real world" of magic that makes Quidditch look like croquet.
Professor jams in local band
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For one Saturday night the cozy, warm atmosphere of the Brentwood Borders Bookstore lent itself to the down-home country sounds of Maple Jam. The band has a distinct mix of bluegrass and country music, including the twang of a mandolin and the soulful blues sound of the harmonica.
Adjunct professor Michael Long makes magic in, out of classroom
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Webster adjunct professor Michael Long has nothing up his sleeve. Nothing except maybe the rubber chicken he frequently is seen carrying, his collapsible wand or cards for his various card tricks. As well as teaching, Long is also a professional magician.
Award-winning children's author shares stories
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It was story time Nov. 13 in Emerson Library. Students gathered for a lesson in history and storytelling from award-winning children's author and illustrator Cheryl Harness.
Man buries himself alive for performance art
Artist paints arm black, covers himself in sand
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When he realized he would not be able to breathe beneath four tons of sand, Tom Brady got a little scared. He soon discovered, however, that sand is not air tight and began to breathe through a straw beneath the sand's weight.
