I’ve learned not to expect too much from animated action films lately ó they tend to be beautiful, but insubstantial.† Boring plots and clichÈd characters are the norm.† So going into Dreamworks animation studio’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” my bar was set pretty low. …
She and Him satisfy with retro sweetness
I became an instant fan of She and Him, a duo consisting of M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel, the first time I heard their debut album, creatively titled “Volume One.” Any guesses for what their potential third album might be called? I’m sensing a pattern.
Track and field looks to improve going into NCACs
Last season, both the men’s and women’s track teams finished fifth out of 10 teams at the NCAC Championships. Members of both teams were outspoken about their desire to break from the middle of the pack in the conference and challenge for the conference championship …
Scots split double-header with Gators, record stands at 20-6
The baseball team had an impressive weekend getting a victory in three of the four games they played. The first game was a low scoring pitcher’s duel as Scots started Justin McDowell ’11 gave up only two runs on five hits while striking out 11. …
Tennis faces tough conference competition in Kenyon
The women’s tennis team has struggled to find results as a team, but has steadily improved in individual matches. Despite falling to nationally ranked Kenyon College (10-5, 1-0 NCAC) on Monday, the Scots (4-11, 0-2 NCAC) have continued to improve. Co-captain Brenna Hart ’10 said …
Softball explodes on offense against NCAC
The softball team had an impressive week, winning both games in a doubleheader against conference foe Oberlin College on Wednesday before splitting victories with Kenyon College over the weekend. This stretch kept the Scots on track for their first winning season since 2002.