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No more. Please!

I cant have anything Im starting to become afraid that the things I like are going to be popular because I know the creators will think popularity warrants sequels prequels or spin offs. This is an epidemic that has begun to spread outside of Hollywood and threatens to wipe out any semblance of originality when it comes to new properties and franchises.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/06/no-more-please

Published June 18, 2013

Concert Season: The Essentials

The time for planning has come and gone. Its go time. The summer concert season is already in full swing. If this column is your first warning of the upcoming season then chances are youve already missed a show that you would have liked.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/05/concert-season-the-essentials

Published June 18, 2013

3D? Meh. Rather not.

Is it safe to go to the movies yet For years now Ive been waiting for the whole 3D cinema craze to pass over.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/3d-meh-rather-not-

Published June 18, 2013

Believe the Hype

Since the dawn of time there have been crazes and there have been dissenters to said crazes. Sometimes justified most of the time8230not so much.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/believe-the-hype

Published June 18, 2013

An open letter to the Warner Brothers

Dear Warner BrothersThere are rumors going around that you guys are going to try a Justice League movie.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/an-open-letter-to-the-warner-brothers

Published June 18, 2013

A guide to family problems

If youre even nearly as introverted as me Easter Sunday was challenging to say the least. While it may be hard to face total strangers sitting down at a dinner table surrounded by people who know some of your darkest secrets can be torture.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/04/a-guide-to-family-problems

Published June 18, 2013

Spring Cleaning: Free yourself of collectable plastic shackles

Its that time again boys and girls The snow is finally melting which means its the start of the three-month window where the weather outside doesnt make your face hurt

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/spring-cleaning-free-yourself-of-collectable-plastic-shackles

Published June 18, 2013

It’s not worth it

Despite popular belief there are some things that arent worth fighting for. Yes a tale of perseverance and determination is always a crowd pleaser.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/its-not-worth-it

Published June 18, 2013

The first step is the hardest step to take

Weve all been there the beginning of a big project. Whether the project is school related a non-group project if youre lucky or personal task is the first step. Say what you want but I know Im not the only person that at one time or another has almost faltered in completing a task due to fear of the beginning.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/the-first-step-is-the-hardest-step-to-take

Published June 18, 2013

The piracy problem

I remember the dawn of Internet piracy. I remember the thrill of using Napster to download Eminem singles on my parents 56K connection.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/the-piracy-problem

Published June 18, 2013

The Lack of Hunger Games

I hope Ice King will sweep me off my feet and take me to the farthest corner of Ooo where we will do nothing but kiss and eat a whole bunch until we get fat and die. The end. The Ice King Adventure TimeIts not uncommon to see the name of our country at the top of any sort of world obesity index.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/the-lack-of-hunger-games

Published June 18, 2013

‘Wait, where are you from again?’

Im from Flint Michigan. Its where I grew up and its the place that I identify as home. One thing Ive noticed since moving to this side of the state is peoples reactions when I tell them where Im from.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/03/wait-where-are-you-from-again

Published June 18, 2013

Sit back and enjoy the show

On Monday morning every major media outlet and social networking site were buzzing about the happenings at the 2013 Academy Award Ceremony.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/sit-back-and-enjoy-the-show

Published June 18, 2013

Musical gamble

Concert season is approaching and many of us are going to be faced with some very hard decisions in the near future.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/musical-gamble

Published June 18, 2013

To know your neighbors is to know yourself

Neighbors the one group of people that know you better than most but probably dont really know you at all.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/to-know-your-neighbors-is-to-know-yourself

Published June 18, 2013

“Take a (nerdy) chance!”

Valentines Day like most holidays is a day that brings forth mixed emotions for everyone. Every year theres the group that doesnt feel the need to yield to the man and pony up for a gift for their partner.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/take-a-nerdy-chance

Published June 18, 2013

Lost: Motivation

Motivation. That thing that drives us to shuffle out of bed every day for something were probably not to keen on.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/lost-motivation

Published June 18, 2013

Daddy needs some quiet time

Can we all just agree to disagree without saying a word I make it a point to avoid hot button issues when talking to people I dont know very well.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/shut-up-please

Published June 18, 2013

Defect, recall, repeat? Hey, companies: stop cutting corners

Im sure things were probably worse in the past but.whats up with all of this defectrecall nonsense The whole Boeing 787 battery fiasco is just a tear in a bucket when it comes to trends in recent years. I feel like I cant trust anything anymore.

http://www.lanthorn.com/article/2013/02/defect-recall-repeat-hey-companies-stop-cutting-corners

Published June 18, 2013