Finally, after 17 seasons of "The Real World," Memphians and University of Memphis students will get their chance to appear on the popular reality series. "The Real World" will hold open casting calls at Newby's on Highland from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Applicants are asked to bring a non-returnable ...
You’ve bought your books, toured the entire campus at least twice and located each one of your classes. Now, it’s time to find out where all the local hot spots are, the places you may call home for the next four years when not in class. One place almost all University of Memphis students have become ...
Local director and writer Craig Brewer has finally found a way for Hollywood to take notice of the undeniable movie-making potential Memphis possesses with his recent hit, “Hustle & Flow.” Strolling into the theater I wondered how this film would portray Memphis and if my money would be well ...
The brothers of Sigma Chi really know how to choose their sweethearts. Fraternity sweetheart and recent University of Memphis graduate Amy Jackson was recently named International Sweetheart of the Sigma Chi fraternity. “This is such an honor because it means that Sigma Chi as a whole trusts me as ...
Entertainment has never been sweeter than it is in this summer’s delicious hit, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Directed by Tim Burton, this film is a mixture of his dark sense of theatrics and the lovable classic from the 70s. Burton is best-known for his direction in movies such as “Nightmare ...
University of Memphis talent and philosophy will take center stage this weekend as the award-winning play, "Blue/Orange," opens at the Playhouse on the Square's TheatreWorks. And even though his job lies primarily behind the scenes, Bob Hetherington, chair of The U of M theatre department, will keep ...
Hard work does pay off. Just ask assistant physics professor Sanjay Mishra. Research Corporation awarded Mishra a grant worth $40,218 to conduct further research on the magnetic properties of rare-earth oxide coated ferromagnetic nanoparticles. "This is a highly prestigious award and is very competitive," ...
The University of Memphis will come alive this summer season as the art of local and national artists find a new home in the Art Museum this weekend. Max 2005: The Inner Voice of Art will feature the art of 22 artists from within a 100 mile radius and two nationally acclaimed artists from outside the ...
While most University of Memphis students are creating literary masterpieces that only their professors will see, a small group of fine arts seniors get to display their hard work in a gallery as a part of their finals project. The group of 14 seniors created their works throughout this semester, picked ...
Even if you aren't a Red Sox fan you can still appreciate their miraculous victory last year. And even if you're not a Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore fan there is still plenty to like about "Fever Pitch."Ben Wrightman (Fallon) is a schoolteacher who falls for Lindsey Meeks (Barrymore), an executive. ...
