DOOZENS WAKES UP RAINTREE

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Web Editor

by Adam Conder
The first thing to be noticed when walking through the doors of Doozens is the strong aroma of coffee beans. Doozens was founded in 2007 by Susan Van Duesen, mother of five. She prides herself on the welcoming, family-like atmosphere that her coffee shop produces.

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ZOMBIELAND A FUN FLICK, NOT A CULT CLASSIC

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Web Editor

by Adam Conder
It’s official: Zombieland has topped the box-office on the first week of release – not surprising, as people do love zombie films.
The basic plot is a simple one: the standard outbreak, followed by the handful of survivors. What separates Zombieland from its competitors, though, is its creativity. This is accomplished by the actors [...]

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LET US SMOKE IN PEACE

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Web Editor

by Adam Conder
The usage of tobacco has become very controversial in the past few years. With the increases in taxes and the anti-smoking commercials trickling into our favorite television programs, times have changed.
A few decades ago, it was the norm to smoke tobacco. One was deviant if one didn’t have an occasional cigarette. Now [...]

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LITERARY FESTIVAL OCTOBER 2 and 3

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Web Editor

by Adam Conder
Is literature dead? Susan Satterfield, the English instructor behind Longview’s Literary Festival, doesn’t think so. On October 2 and 3, the festival will host authors from a variety of genres, including local children’s author Richard Jennings and Kansas City Star columnists Lewis Diuguid and C.W. Guswelle.
“A good mix of people are coming. There [...]

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‘INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS’ IS GLORIOUS

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Web Editor

by Adam Conder
Quentin Tarantino has finally matched his classic, “Pulp Fiction,” with the fabulous “Inglourious Basterds.” This will be the movie of the year. If the Oscars have any worth or sense, this movie will have quite the positive DVD cover: “Tarantino’s newest has swept the Oscars.”
The acting is phenomenal. It stars Brad Pitt (“The [...]

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