WildLife Articles
By Ali Freedman
From Bristol Palin to Jamie Lynn Spears, the omnipresence of sex is undeniable in the United States, but it is still a taboo conversation piece. Among such political hot-button issues as abortion, sex education is one topic that tends to get opinionated Americans' blood boiling.
By Kelly Miller
Many people like to spice up their sex lives every now and then.
It's not uncommon for couples to experiment in the bedroom, from tying a partner up with a fuzzy pair of handcuffs to wearing a costume for role-play - especially in college.
Still, many don't want to think that their bedroom antics may fall into the category of bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism (BDSM), which is not seen as common bedroom behavior.
By Megan Mazurek
Sure, smoking can be chic - if you're Audrey Hepburn in "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
But that was the 1960s, and studies have shown smoking cigarettes can deteriorate your life with unwanted effects like impotence and early aging.
Some students begin smoking when they get to college, some of them because they think it looks cool, some for other reasons.
By Courtney Johnson
The only pairing more perfect than peanut butter and jelly or spaghetti and meatballs is wine and cheese. So celebrate the union with a party of the pairing - have some friends over for a wine and cheese fiesta.
As with any party, it's best to ask your friends to bring their favorite wines, cheeses or desserts.
By Matthew Fitzgerald Kielty
Jake Boyle had a three-hour break between classes, so he decided to sit down at a computer and make some money.
Boyle, a business management senior, wasn't day trading or gambling; he was answering question after question that popped up on his computer screen.
By Becca Lesser
As the wise Lindsay Lohan once said, "Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it."
While finding a Halloween costume last minute can force us to settle for calling lingerie and bunny ears a "costume," it's really not hard to come up with an impromptu outfit that's a bit more original.
By Lisa Gatlin
It's late in the afternoon, and as the teapot is refilled you reach for another sugar crystal to suck on while the leaves soak into the water.
Seven Cups is a cozy, traditional Chinese tea house where you can sit down for a cup of tea or just buy some to take home.
By Ali Freedman
On A Roll Sushi is a decent addition to the downtown restaurant scene, offering up the usual and the unusual with an interesting array of specialty rolls. While the ambiance is not much to behold, On A Roll is cozy with its blue walls and minimal décor, although the large TVs take away from any romantic potential the place could possess.
By Lisa Gatlin
Without a doubt, one of the craziest fruits on this planet is the kiwano, colloquially known as a horned melon. It's a nice yellow oval with - what else? - horns covering its surface. Sharp horns, no less. That's completely irrelevant, however, because once you open up a kiwano it's a whole different story.
By Alexa Blair Miller
Had any hot dates lately? Set one up with the most popular of them all, the medjool date.
Clearly liked for their "personality," medjool dates look like prunes - but don't fret, they taste nothing like dried plums. Dates may look unappealing from the outside, with a dark brown and wrinkly skin, but they won't leave you unsatisfied.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
By Adam Daley
Since the early '90s, Weezer has been making simplicity rock. Catchy guitar riffs and lyrics made for humming drove the Los Angeles group to the top of alternative music.
Now, maturity is on display with their newest release, known as "The Red Album."
Longer songs with vocal emphasis and style variations take listeners on a rollercoaster of creativity, something new for a band that has made a living from basic pop melodies.
By Ali Freedman
The Mountain Goats and Kaki King set up shop on Oct. 29 at Club Congress, the only Arizona stop on their tour. The two put on a charming show for a packed house.
Kaki King began the night with an hour long set. There is no denying her talent. A master of the guitar, her performance was remarkable.
By Amanda Seely
Jeff Siegfried, a saxophone performance sophomore, began his musical career as many young musicians do.
"I started playing in sixth grade band," he said. "I was sort of drawn to the saxophone."
Now, Siegfried is a member of the UA Studio Jazz Ensemble, which had a concert on Oct.
By Theresa Keeney
The question of whether it's better to stay single or tie the knot comes to life in the Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of the musical "Company," written by George Furth, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ("Sweeney Todd").
Robert is 35, single and unsure of what he wants out of life.
By Marisa D. Fisher
The "lounge" portion of the "Kachina Gallery and Lounge" aptly describes the use of the space during the day. Through the glass, students can be caught studying, holding group meetings and napping curled up in the inadequately cushioned chairs, dead to the world.
By Courtney C. Johnson
Two days to Halloween and you still don't know how you'll celebrate? Have yourself a merry little pumpkin party.
This theme can get pricey, but you can alleviate some costs by having your guests pitch in. Whether you celebrate tonight, Thursday or Friday, you can definitely carve pumpkins.
Rating: 3 stars (out of 5)
By Kim Kotel
It's like sitting 'round a bonfire at night, the ocean crashing in the background and a baby grand wedged into the circle. That's Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue. It's mom and dad's background music after a couple glasses of wine, dancing in the living room ("I Love You"), and it's psychedelic love strums and beat yelling that college students have loved from the '70s onward ("Dreamer").
Rating: 3 stars (out of 5)
By Brandon Specktor
Seth Rogen must be having the time of his life. Over the past four years, he's been paid to knock up Katherine Heigl, get stoned with James Franco and run down Jonah Hill in a cop car; after playing the title character in "Zack and Miri Make a Porno," he can check "have awkward sex with Elizabeth Banks" off his list, too.
By Adam Daley
We've all heard of dinner parties like this.
The host is desperate to run things smoothly; there's a drunk who is increasingly snappy as the night wears on; an arrogant couple looks to make a quick appearance and leave; and, of course, there's the enthusiastically awkward nerd.
Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
By Lisa Gatlin
As one historic duel - the presidential race between Barack Obama and John McCain - ends, another heats up. The stakes are high: nothing less than the soul of rock 'n' roll. The competition is fierce.
And you will decide - with your wallet.
In one corner is "Guitar Hero," the franchise that revolutionized the rhythm-game genre in 2005.
By Matthew Fitzgerald Kielty
They came from Oklahoma, from the edge of the Bible Belt.
They stood outside, past the back doors of Solar Culture, where a train occasionally ran by causing whatever noise that existed inside the small art gallery to die.
The Evangelicals walked in and quickly set up their altar.
By Marisa D. Fisher
"It's funny you should say that," artist Scott Ellegood said as he smiled at the reference to his craft. "That's often how I describe my work to people. This is not your grandmother's embroidery."
And it really isn't.
In fact, upon first glance, you wouldn't think the portraits on display in the UA's Joseph Gross Gallery were anything other than snapshots.
By Alexa Blair Miller
With the buzz about the new film, "The Secret Life of Bees," reading the book on which it's based is a must.
Set in the 1960s, Sue Monk Kidd's novel tells the tale of Lily Owens, a teenage girl who runs away from her domestically violent father. Lily flees with her black nanny Rosaleen Daise in search of answers about her mother's past.
By Adam Daley
Apparently crazed killers have morals.
The latest installment of the gruesome "Saw" horror series, "Saw V" features more disturbing games and screeching victims. In the new film, the message is a deadly lesson on teamwork.
Five connected strangers are kidnapped and forced into completing horrendous tasks by the serial killer known as Jigsaw.
By Kelly Miller
When Dennis Tamblyn came to the UA as a biochemistry and molecular biophysics freshman, he had no intention of ever becoming an opera singer. But after joining the University Community Chorus as a senior, his love of classical music and opera won him over.
By Courtney Johnson
As if pre-Halloween Christmas trees in Target and candy displays in Fry's weren't enough to get you thinking about the impending holiday season, the Tucson Women's 20-30 club has got an event that's sure to get the job done.
The club's annual "Ring in the Holidays" fashion show and brunch buffet will hit the Marriott University Park Hotel on Nov.
By Alexa Blair Miller
Halloween is approaching and the current horror movie options are scarce, so if you are desperate for something besides yet another "Saw" sequel, then add "Quarantine" to your list - but do so with some hesitance.
Apparently horror movies can't be scary nowadays without shaky camera filming.
By Kim Kotel
In her high school yearbook, Ingrid Michaelson should have been voted, "Most likely to imitate a trumpet in her second album." And she does quite well, actually. Michaelson had fun with Be OK between
trumpet lips and lyrics like, "Maybe I wanna do want bunnies do with you," but her mastery of spearing notes and weaving vocals in tracks like "The Chain" proves she can invite guffaws or tears.
By Becca Lesser
Girls, you know the routine - the daily struggle each morning to put together the perfect outfit. Thankfully, one accessory we rarely have to worry about is our purse, typically comfortably constant in our ever-changing everyday wardrobe. Whether it's a teeny clutch or a massive carryall, the handbag plays an important role in reflecting personal style.
By Brandon Specktor
It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n' roll - especially if you're in your 50s and still only know three chords. Angus Young and the members of AC/DC made it to the top long ago, and their newest album, Black Ice, delivers exactly what you'd expect from aging rockers of legend: a nice reminder of the old days, but nothing too special.
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