The Quinnipiac Chronicle

Movie Review: The Other Boleyn Girl

Posted on 26. Mar, 2008 by Meghan Driscoll.

“The Other Boleyn Girl” is a drama based on the book of the same name by Philippa Gregory. In the movie, two sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, show how the affection and love of a king can tear a family, and perhaps a country, apart.

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Say Anything defends the ‘genre’ on tour

Posted on 26. Mar, 2008 by Meghan Driscoll.

Say Anything has faced many setbacks, including a hospitalization of their lead singer Max Bemis in 2005 for a nervous breakdown. Bemis was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has used what would normally be a hindrance to many people, as a tool in writing honest and intriguing songs about his disorder, falling in love and what it means to be Jewish. The Chronicle recently spoke with Jake Turner, 23, who is one of the guitarists for Say Anything, about their current headlining tour, their new album and what it’s like to share the stage with his brother, Jeff.

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Movie Review: Untraceable

Posted on 13. Feb, 2008 by Meghan Driscoll.

“Untraceable” can best be described as a “Saw” rip off that tried way too hard. Though the movie had a somewhat cool idea at the beginning, it quickly went downhill.

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OK Go lets Katrina victims know “You’re Not Alone”

Posted on 13. Feb, 2008 by Meghan Driscoll.

OK Go’s popularity has risen greatly following their choreographed treadmill routine to their song “Here It Goes Again.” With 29,433,633 views on YouTube, the band may have some bragging rights, but it’s their involvement in community service after Hurricane Katrina that’s worth bragging about.

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Meg & Dia open for Angels & Airwaves

Posted on 06. Feb, 2008 by Meghan Driscoll.

Dia Frampton is well aware of what it means to be the odd one out.

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Editor Speaks Out

Posted on 24. Oct, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

There are many things that I love about Quinnipiac University. It has a beautiful campus and amazing academics, just to name two. One thing I am not too fond of here at good old QU is the majority of the student population that is simply lazy, apathetic and complacent.

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Cartel wants fans to ‘lose it’ on tour

Posted on 03. Oct, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

The band Cartel is the kind of band that can have you singing and dancing within just a few seconds of a song starting. Their new single “Lose It” is hitting it big with previous fans and has helped them gain new fans steadily.

This past summer Cartel starred in the reality show “Band in a Bubble,” in which they were scheduled to record an album in twenty days, all while being watched by fans on TV.

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The ‘Mmbop’ brothers make a comeback

Posted on 12. Sep, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

Ten years ago the band Hanson experienced a sudden rise to stardom thanks to their widely successful single “Mmbop.” A decade later they are still making music and winning over fans one at a time. The Chronicle spoke with Zac Hanson, the youngest brother and drummer for the band, to talk about life, marriage, music and everything in-between.

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Chronicle Exclusive: Unique record store opens its doors in Wallingford

Posted on 17. Apr, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

Redscroll Records, located on 24 North Colony Street in Wallingford, opened its doors to the public last Thursday.

The store will be specializing in music genres such as indie rock, hardcore, electronic, punk and metal. It will be carrying CDs, records, DVDs, books, clothing, incense, body jewelry, pins and patches.

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Chronicle Review: Stone Quarries win ‘Battle of the Bands’

Posted on 28. Feb, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

WQAQ’s Battle of the Bands took place Saturday night and it displayed the various talents that Quinnipiac students have to offer. With the performances ranging from acoustic to pop punk to metal, there was something for everyone. There was a good turnout at the event and while Alumni Hall wasn’t packed, it was filled with a decent-sized crowd.

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What’s on your iPod?

Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

Beastie Boys “Triple Trouble”

No matter what song, the Beastie Boys always make it a good one. With a great beat and fun lyrics this tune is quite catchy.

Brand New “Not the Sun”

Just one of the great songs from Brand New’s new album, “The Devil and God are Raging Inside Me”.

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Chronicle Review: Keaton disappoints in new movie

Posted on 21. Feb, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

The movie “Because I Said So” shows exactly how crazy an overbearing mother can make someone feel. It stars Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore, with supporting roles from Lauren Graham and Piper Perabo.

In the film, Daphne (Keaton) plays the mother of three daughters, including Maggie (Graham), Mae (Perabo) and Milly (Moore).

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Album Review: Jeff Epstein | “It’s Not a Fantasy”

Posted on 14. Feb, 2007 by Meghan Driscoll.

The artist: Jeff Epstein of Laurel, Md. is a former Quinnipiac student, from the class of 1981. He has been writing songs since the age of 8 and says that his style is “similar to that of James Taylor and Michael Franks, and in some cases the Loud Family.”

Why it doesn’t rock: His debut album “It’s Not a Fantasy” is an overall disappointing CD.

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QU security should remain on campus

Posted on 03. Oct, 2006 by Meghan Driscoll.

The role of Quinnipiac Safety and Security is to provide QU students with a safe campus. They seem to have a tight grip on anyone who enters our campus by making sure there is at least one guard monitoring each parking lot. Recently, Quinnipiac security has been seen breaking up off campus parties.

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