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You know what really grinds my gears? Volume III

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
June 8, 2014

Okay, so I’ve been told that a lot of my previous ‘Grind My Gears’ may make me out to be a bit impatient, but let me assure you, that is not the case. Let’s be honest here, if people didn’t have anything to complain about, the world would probably explode. We all...

“A Million Ways to Die” lacking a million ways to laugh

Matt Merlino, Assistant Lifestyles Editor
May 28, 2014

“A Million Ways to Die In the West,” one of the most anticipated comedy blockbusters of the summer, hits theaters this Friday, May 30. With an all-star cast that includes Seth MacFarlane (also writer and director), Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris,...

You know what really grinds my gears? Volume II

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
April 21, 2014

Mr. Original is back at it again. After a relatively successful first shot, I figured I’d spill out a few more things that really tick me off. Actually, I think I just really like to complain about things in general. But that’s totally okay because all of what I am about...

What happened to good television?

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
April 7, 2014

A few weeks ago, I touched on the fact that the quality of Disney movies just hasn’t been as good since I was younger. The same goes for television shows. If you turn on the TV today and switch to Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, or Disney Channel, you will not find anything...

You know what really grinds my gears?

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
March 31, 2014

Yeah, I’m doing it. Family Guy rips off everything. It’s about time someone rips them off. And who better to do it than “Mr. Original” himself? (At least that’s what my roommate calls me). No one, that’s who! So get ready to be enthralled everyone. ...You know...

The Frozen hype begins to thaw, but it was cool while it lasted

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
March 25, 2014

I have always loved Disney movies. The Lion King still tops my list of all-time favorites after all these years. The characters, as well as the songs made it an instant classic. From 1989-1999, Disney animation was at the top of its game, producing the musical renaissance...

A new brand of ‘Late Night’ television: An update

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
February 24, 2014

After a killer first week of airtime, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has taken America by storm. The Tonight Show’s premiere drew in nearly 17 million viewers and demolished those of his competitors, Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman, nearly doubling their combined...

Hot, Hot, Hot: Conquering the triple atomic wing challenge

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
February 17, 2014

I’ll be laying something completely new on your plate this week . . . literally. Like pretty much every other person I have ever met, I love to eat. I especially love spicy food; hot wings in particular. So when one of my friends brought up attempting to do the wing challenge...

A new brand of ‘Late Night’ television

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
February 10, 2014

Next month, late night television is going to be dominated by The National Broadcasting Company. Current Late Night host, Jimmy Fallon is set to take over for Jay Leno on The Tonight Show, and Seth Meyers of Saturday Night Live will move into Fallon’s time slot. Last Tuesday,...

Not So Super Bowl

Matt Merlino, Lifestyles Layout Editor
February 3, 2014

For many, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most anticipated days of the year. Personally, I think it should be a National holiday, but we all know that will not happen. The Seahawks and Broncos played one of the most boring championships in recent history. Regardless of whether...