The Art of Yarn
November 22, 2019
A "Knit" Hobby for Everyone Knitting is much more than a couple of funky needles and a lot of string. It’s a statement, a way to create something both useful and personal, and in some cases, it can serve as a math supplement. As the craft of knitting continues to fall out of favor, some people have fou...
Culinary Classics for the Holiday Season
November 22, 2019
Make New Memories with Yesteryear's Recipes Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re cooking this year, you may be trying to think up exciting new entrees to serve your guests. But have you ever considered looking to the past? If so, you’re in luck: The following list contains de...
Double Exposure: ‘Vertigo’ (1958)
November 22, 2019
In 1958, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” hypnotized audiences across the globe. Set against the scenic streets of San Francisco, James Stewart stars as Scotty, a retired detective who suffers from Vertigo after having nearly fallen from a rooftop during a police chase. One day, Scotty is contac...
A&E Calendar – Nov. 22, 2019
November 22, 2019
Flash Fiction Writing Contest Nov. 1-30 Love to write? You’re in luck: The theme of this year’s writing contest is up to you. Tell your own fiction story in 750 words or less to win the grand prize: a $20 gift card to Third Place Books, or the second place award, a $10 voucher for SCC’s b...
The Doctor Is In
November 22, 2019
How “The Shining” sequel measures up to its predecessor Dan Torrence (Ewan McGregor) faces old fears in a new story.Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Fans of “The Shining” have finally received closure for the nightmare that ensued 39 years ago. Penned by renowned author Stephen King in 1977 and ...
Pacific Warfare Back On The Big Screen
November 22, 2019
Holywood Remake Meets Predecessor "Midway" The great thing about World War II films is that the stories never age. In 1976, Jack Smight’s epic “Midway” depicted the 1942 battle in which the U.S. Navy resisted Japan’s efforts to invade the Pacific Ocean’s Midway Island — leading to a f...
Tread Lightly
Luke Pantera
November 8, 2019
Netflix's Rattlesnake Lacks Bite The Netflix original movie “Rattlesnake” sinks its fangs into the realm of the supernatural, but not enough to puncture the surface. It is directed by Zak Hilditch, who previously worked on the compelling end-of-days film “These Final Hours” and most no...
Charm and Etiquette Never Go Out of Style
November 8, 2019
1930s Handbook Transcends Time “Apply an all-over foundation cream (any reputable brand) in a shade that matches your skin tone.” “If your brows are blonde or not well-defined, use an eyebrow pencil lightly.” These tips might sound as if they’ve been plucked straight from a makeup blog, but...
Caught and Killed
Joshua Groom
November 8, 2019
Investigative Journalist's Book Takes On Major Network Photo by Brigitte Lacombe & Little, Brown and Company via Entertainment Weekly In these bitter, partisan times, America is united behind a distrust of journalists and the media. Conservatives claim the press is too liberal and out to get President Trump. ...
Ebbtide Eats: Thai Bistro
November 8, 2019
Everyone else at Thai Bistro the night I went — a chilly October evening at approximately 7:30 p.m. — had the right idea. Just a six minute drive north of SCC, this haven should be any Thai food-lover’s new go-to. Throughout my visit, there was a decent number of patrons that kept the place b...
Double Exposure: ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ (1970-1977)
November 8, 2019
“Who can turn the world on with her smile?” This opening line describes Mary Tyler Moore in her namesake sitcom’s upbeat opening theme song “Love Is All Around” — a tune that fits the show’s optimistic themes. Moore plays Mary Richards, a single woman who moves to a Victorian apartment in...
A&E Calendar – Nov. 8, 2019
November 8, 2019
Flash Fiction Writing Contest Nov. 1-30 Love to write? You’re in luck: This year’s writing contest is based off your own theme. Tell your own fiction story in 750 words or less to win the grand prize: a $20 gift card to Third Place Books, or the second place award, a $10 voucher for SCC’s b...
