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Broken City' proves to be a broken film

I don't know much about screen­writer Brian Tucker, but after viewing his debut feature "Bro­ken City," I can infer that he has obviously seen a lot of noir films. The movie is an accumulation of genre clich?©s pieced together in a haphazard, head-scratching fash­ion. From the convoluted cover-ups to the over-the-top villainous politician to the down-on-his-luck, good-hearted private detec­tive who unwillingly becomes entwined in scandal but vows to make things right. Although "Broken City" possesses all the usual elements of a murder mys­tery it lacks the common sense of a believable story.

The Taste' is a fresh take on cuilinary television

Imagine your future depends on one piv­otal moment: one spoonful of a dish you created. The success of that moment will be judged in the hands of four world renowned chefs who will test your creation without knowing what it is or who cooked it. Con­testants on ABC's new culinary showdown, "The Taste," which premiered on Jan. 22, will go through this heart-stopping moment each week.

Resolve to keep your goals

At the start of every new year we all scurry to create the perfect resolution. Most people pledge to hit the gym more, which explains the influx of students at the rec center in January, and others claim they will manage their time better. There are certain resolutions that we just expect people to have because they are the same ones every year, but creating a goal for the new year can be more creative than just hoping to be more organized. As college students we have the opportunity to create goals specific to our time at Seton Hall. Why not resolve to get a certain G.P.A or study a certain amount of hours each day? Our staff has provided some of their resolutions below and we have included a guide to making the best goal for yourself in 2013.

E! News brings another reality show to Sunday line-up

Joining the E! Network's numerous real­ity show favorites including "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" and "Married to Jo­nas" is "Chasing the Saturdays," a new se­ries about British girl band The Saturdays.

Dress the part: what to wear to work

Chelsea Handler knockoff is a 'fresh take' on talk shows

Taking a page out of Chelsea Handler's book, Whitney Cummings bring a fresh face to comedy talk shows on E! with her new series, "Love You, Mean It." The show debuted on Nov. 28 and offers a funny per­spective on current trends and Cummings's life. It can potentially be best described at as a standup comedy meets talk show-type platform.

Alicia Keys has lost her 'fire' with CD release

Alicia Keys has lost her fire in her fifth album, "Girl on Fire," which was released on Nov. 23.

Ke$ha showcases authentic talent in recent album, 'Warrior'

Fans can look forward to less auto-tune and more vocal performance from Ke$ha in the pop star's sophomore album, "Warrior."

WSOU exceeds fundraising goal at Sandy relief radiothon

89.5 FM WSOU hosted a radiothon on Nov. 30, raising $9535 to go towards Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

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Throwback Thursday: Paula Abdul makes on-stage revival

From "American Idol" to "The X Fac­tor," Paula Abdul is no stranger to sitting on judging panels of popular talent compe­tition shows. On Nov. 20 she stepped out from behind the desk to perform a "Dream Medley" of her No. 1 hits from the past years on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

WSOU hosts 12-hour radiothon to help Hurricane Sandy relief efforts

89.5 FM WSOU will host a ra­diothon on Nov. 30 from 6 a.m. to midnight collecting donations for Hurricane Sandy relief.

Lincoln' exceeds box-office expectations

You almost don't have to see "Lincoln" to know it's going to have Oscar awards coming its way. The movie is a historical drama directed by Steven Spiel­berg starring Daniel Day-Lewis, which automatically calls for a masterpiece, yet the film itself exceeds expectations. Though the "Great Emancipator" has been captured on-screen many times before, "Lincoln" stands out as a truly magnificent depiction of the 16th president. Frankly, the Acad­emy Awards were created to honor productions like this.

Newest 'Idol' album shows promise in sales

American Idol season 11 winner Phil­lip Phillips' debut album "World From the Side of the Moon" was released on Nov. 11 and is expected to be a success.

Review: Mixed feelings about 'Silver and Gold'

Christmas is right around the corner, and with winter upon us one can feel over­whelmed by the vast selection of holiday tunes playing on the radio and in the mall; it's nearly inescapable. A Christmas album is something a lot of art­ists strive to put out, but the tired covers that bring nothing new to the table will never replace the beloved Nat King Cole rendi­tions that are played ad nauseam.

Rihanna's Shines Bright in Newest Album

Rihanna shines bright in her seventh album "Unapologetic," demonstrating her willingness to take risks with her music and in her personal life.

Vinyl records industry joins forces with celebrities to save local stores this season

Amidst the clamor of swiped credit cards, weighed down shop­ping carts and swarms of im­patient consumers, audiophiles around the country embarked on a slightly different journey than the materialism of Black Friday: the support of their local re­cord store.

Fun festive trips for a college budget

The holiday season is finally here and luckily Seton Hall Univer­sity's campus is extremely close to New York City, the 'Christ­mas capitol' of the world. While many may associate NYC with high prices, it is actually possible to take part in holiday fun on a college size budget, thanks to free attractions that can make great holiday memories without spending a dime.

South Orange comedian brings laughter to hometown at SOPAC

Jessica Kirson along with other New York City standup comedians Kyle Grooms, Lenny Marcus, and Jodie Wasserman, brought laughter to South Orange when they performed at SOPAC last Saturday.

Lotus' helps star revive career

The first album after her divorce, Chris­tina Aguilera's album 'Lotus,' was released on Nov. 13 and shows listeners that she can't be broken.