February 8, 2012 Entertainment

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President Obama endorsed same-sex marriage this week. Is he flip-flopping or evolving?

I think it has been an evolution for him.
He has been back and forth, but I don't want to insult his decision by calling it a “flip-flop.”
It’s a political strategy. He has supported it all along.
It doesn't make sense to hold Romney accountable for flip-flopping and then do the same.

February 8, 2012

The View from the Snake Ranch

Few musicians live to feed the kind of music habit that Chris Staples has formed over nearly two decades in the industry. From his work with Twothirtyeight and a solo-esque...

Enter the Gras

Once again, our lovely city begins its descent into high-octane Mardi Gras mode. Three downtown parades roll this weekend – Artemis, Mystique, and Orion – and we’ve gone...

The Very Essence of Love

Modern, doe-eyed lovers will sincerely hope that Jane Austen missed the mark when she asked, “Is not general incivility the very essence of love?” They must hope, instead,...

Remixing Academia

When doctoral student Ari Gratch was first asked about the concept of Across Disciplines: Transadaptation, a new show opening February 8 in LSU’s HopKins Black Box Theatre,...

Physical challenge

It takes a lot to make me uncomfortable these days. I blame the Internet, obviously, but it’s just a simple fact that I don’t flinch easily or often. So clearly, when it...

Boob Tube

Networks be damned! Check out TLC and The History Channel busting out with some quality programming! What’s next, OWN and Logo are gonna be like AMC and FX and be the new...

Three Years a Heartthrob

When your company’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day, it seems appropriate to name it after the western symbol of love. Even if it’s a skateboarding company. Heartthrob...5

One is not enough

There was a time when Valentine’s Day meant something to me. There were a few years where it was actually my favorite holiday. I love love. I do. It’s one of my favorite...

Fashion Police: Vote on Facebook

Stop. It’s fashion time. No longer will we take on the responsibility of deciding who’s hot and who should be in custody – of a mirror. We pass the flashlight and Taser to...

Celebrity Fix

Dear readers, I know I usually kick off each column with a sassy summary of the celebrity dirt you’re about to enjoy, but, frankly, I’m too sick this week. So, I’m going...

Asinine Astrology

Yeah, we know there’s 13 signs on here. Recent reports indicate the ancient Babylonians knew about the “new” one, too…they just didn’t care. We do. Aries April 18...

A Date to Remember

In a world where pop stars have to wear meat dresses to get our attention, the standard teddy bear-plus-roses Valentine’s Day package isn’t going to cut it anymore. Let’s...

February 1, 2012

It’s Hard to Explain

Honesty is a universal favorite policy, and at the root of that favoritism is truth. If you’ve heard anything by Colour Revolt, you’re aware that they share that root, but...

A Bright Light Social Ten Minutes

The guys from The Bright Light Social Hour were waiting at an airport check-in line when Dig called them, and when the phone was handed to the band, we ended up with Jack...

Old T-Shirt Chic

Looking for a fresh style to wrap up the winter season? The eco-friendly, double-wrapped bracelets, necklaces, and headbands are just what you need to add some green love to...

Celebrity Fix

Dear readers, The writing of this column has been an interesting experience for me. You see, sometimes when an artist creates a work, the theme is not always apparent at...

Total silence

I get that not every movie has to be big, noisy, and violent. I don’t want that. But I know boring when I see it. I saw it when I watched Hugo, another of this year’s nine...