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Evil Dead Remake Rises from the Grave

Evil Dead Remake Rises from the Grave

Apr 9, 2013

By Tim DeLouchrey Staff Writer The Evil Dead remake premiered Thursday night at 10 pm in theaters across America. The movie was a remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult horror film. Being a remake, it has received both criticism as well as praise for its ties to the original. The movie begins with a...

Connector Cafe Caters to Paleo Fad

Apr 5, 2013

By Casey O'Connor Staff Writer Families often struggle to agree on a place to go out to eat. The Connector Cafe offers a a wide variety of food that everyone can enjoy. Everyone has been talking about the new Paleo diet that many people in Westford are experimenting with. Paleo is designed...

“Comedown Machine” takes a step in the right direction

Apr 5, 2013

By Amy Keum Staff Writer New York based indie rock band The Strokes have released their fifth album, Comedown Machine, which hit the shelves on March 26th. This latest release has improved by leaps and bounds from their last effort in 2011,  Angles, by bringing back their original sound which...

Evviva Cucina

Bravo, Evviva Cucina!

Apr 4, 2013

By Nicole Souza Staff Writer Shiny silverware, glossy wood tables, modern pop music, and a delectable aroma are the first three things one notices upon entering Westford's new Italian restaurant Evviva Cucina. There was a decent crowd inside at 6:00pm on a Saturday night, but there was no wait...

Film hosts a good time

Apr 3, 2013

By Victoria Walker Staff Writer On March 29, 2013, opening night of The Host, the AMC Tyngsboro 12 theater was packed, mostly with teenage girls. The film, which marks popular author Stephenie Meyer’s second series to hit the big screen, was directed by Andrew Niccol and starred Saoirse Ronan,...

Is Wonderstone really Incredible?

Mar 21, 2013

By Ellie Smith Staff Writer On Friday, March 15, the opening day of the new comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, the movie theater at the Showcase Cinemas Lowell was less than packed. Less than half of the seats were filled with barely amused viewers. The film's plot follows a young, outcasted...

Pickwick releases debut

Mar 18, 2013

By Craig Brinkerhoff Staff Writer "You said your works in the air, touch me to complete the current sound," Galen Disston begins "Halls of Columbia" with this line, setting in motion the sound and style that will encapsulate Seattle based indie rock band Pickwick's debut album Can't Talk Medicine. Pickwick...

Suppa’s: A gut-busting good time

Mar 18, 2013

By Alex Gounaris Staff Writer Tired of run-of-the-mill pizza shops offering nothing but mediocre, generic disappointment? Then consider Suppa's, a godsend. Located right outside UMass Lowell on University Avenue, this hole-in-the-wall paradise offers some surprisingly inventive cuisine. Suppa's...

Tomb Raider reboots itself to the top

Mar 13, 2013

By Alok Ganguly Staff Writer On March 5, the game studios Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix released the brand new game Tomb Raider. This game was not the next in the acclaimed series, which has spanned decades and has been played on several different generations of consoles. This version of...

David Bowie stuns fans with release of “The Next Day”

Mar 12, 2013

By Jocelyn Cote Reviews Editor Today, March 12, rock legend David Bowie released his first album in ten years, titled The Next Day. Since the release of his last album, 2003's Reality, Bowie has kept a low profile, leaving many to believe he had retired from the music industry for good. The Thin...

A sampling of frozen yogurt toppings.

Is Froyo really a better alternative to ice cream?

Dec 10, 2012

By Haley Verre Staff Writer Frozen yogurt "fro-yo" has been a trendy treat recently, and many are convinced that it is healthier than ice cream. Yet, choosing frozen yogurt over ice cream isn't always the best decision health-wise. While generic ice cream tends to contain more calories and...

Panera brings home the bread

Nov 30, 2012

By Nicole Souza and Alex Gounaris Staff Writers There are a variety of options at the newly opened Panera Bread - meals ranging from paninis and soup to muffins and bagels. Luckily, the residents of Westford no longer have to drive all the way to Drum Hill to get their delicious baguettes or organic...