YouTube is usually filled with random videos made by young juveniles in their mothers’ basements. Once in a great while you’ll come across one decent YouTube channel. So far, however, the best one to date is that of Ray William Johnson, aka equals three (=3)! Johnson reviews viral videos twice […]
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Forget gimmicks: music needs real talent
It seems nowadays that unless you have some type of a “shock factor,” it would be difficult for artists to sustain a career in popular music. Madonnas and Lady Gagas come around every ten years or so. Some artists stick around a bit longer than others, but eventually their shtick […]
Game Review: Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3, a third person shooter game, had so much hype that hours before it was released people started lining up to purchase the game. I was one of them. For starters, the game’s graphics are amazing! The pictures are not only great, but the animations are just […]
Agora chorale, band amaze audience
The rumbling applause given to the Agora Chorale could be heard from the lobby of the La-Z-Boy Center, and it was all that guests needed to hear if they were a late-comer to Monday night’s first performance for both groups. The Meyer Theater holds 541 guests, and almost all seats […]
One on One: Kevin Everett
He played with a football as he talked. He was clearly in pain, and you could see how easy it was for him to flip back four years to his dream job, playing football for the NFL Buffalo Bills. His demeanor was one of resolve and inner strength, as he […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers deliver disappointing album
The Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in Los Angeles in 1983. Anthony Kiedis (vocals), Michael “Flea” Balzary (bass), Chad Smith (drummer), and John Frusciante (guitarist) are all known for their musical mix of punk and hip -hop. In 2009, Frusciante left the band, allowing him to produce and/or record with […]
NBA lockout makes for a better NCAA
The NBA lockout saga is starting to turn into a joke. Millionaires are arguing with billionaires about how to split money that the majority do not need. Players aren’t in serious danger of medical issues after their careers end, as NFL players are. Owners are asking for money that they […]
MCCC SolidWorks course in high demand
There are more jobs than students to fill them in one program taught at MCCC. Dr. Dean Kerste, MCCC’s Professor of Mechanical Design Technology, has placed all of his students interested in a job and still can’t keep up with demands from employers. Kerste has been getting phone calls from […]
NBA lockout good for NCAA
The NBA lockout saga is starting to turn into a joke. Millionaires are arguing with billionaires about how to split money that the majority do not need. Players aren’t in serious danger of medical issues after their careers end, as NFL players are. Owners are asking for money that they […]
What makes a college great?
At the Back to School BBQ this year, The Agora asked students to submit story ideas, and ideas poured in. One particular suggestion was to write a story about why there aren’t many beautiful people on campus. As silly as this sounds, because true beauty lies on the inside of […]