The Shins’ “Port of Morrow” produces hopeful earnestness in indie-pop

The Shins new album, "Port of Morrow," earns four out of five stars.
Mack Hayden and Mack Hayden
• March 27, 2012
“The Hunger Games” stays true to book, surpasses former film trends

"The Hunger Games" earns four out of five stars for staying true to the book.
Caleb Wheeler and Caleb Wheeler
• March 27, 2012
Delta Spirit’s new album provides hope of coming joy

Delta Spirit's self-titled album earns four out of five stars.
March 20, 2012
Graphic “21 Jump Street” entertains through comedic acting

Despite some graphic scenes, action film "21 Jump Street" earns four out of five stars for its comedic plot.
Matthew Okada and Matthew Okada
• March 20, 2012
Alumni band The Devious Means to release second EP

Indie rock band The Devious Means prepares to release their second EP at the end of March and shares some of their story with The Chimes.
Kristi Yumen and Kristi Yumen
• March 18, 2012
Andrew Bird’s “Break It Yourself” sounds like poetry

Andrew Bird's new album, "Break It Yourself," earns five out of five stars.
Tyler Davis and Tyler Davis
• March 17, 2012
“Act of Valor” fails to complete mission

"Act of Valor" lacks a good story line and acting, earning two out of five stars.
Tyler Davis, Writer
• March 6, 2012
Paul McCartney returns to jazz classics in “Kisses on the Bottom”
Paul McCartney's new jazz album, "Kisses on the Bottom," earns three and a half out of five stars.
Nick Turner, Writer
• February 28, 2012
“Wanderlust” may be one of year’s best comedies

Despite some crude humor and sexual content, "Wanderlust" might be one of the year's best comedies.
Jeff Koch, Writer
• February 28, 2012
Two freshman star in Biola’s production of “The Woman in Black”
"The Woman in Black" has themes of responsibility and forgiveness.
Jessica Schildt, Writer
• February 23, 2012
“Dialogues of the Carmelites” met with positive response

Biola's production of "Dialogues of the Carmelites" attracted a large audience.
Jessica Schildt, Writer
• February 23, 2012
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