Now Rating: ‘The Invention of Lying’

by Rosie Githinji, Alestle Opinion Editor
Mark Bellison has a power no one in his world can even fathom. He has the ability to lie.
“The Invention of Lying” is a story about a man who lives in a reality where people do not understand the concept of lying. Everyone speaks the truth, even when it is [...]

City Museum isn’t just for kids

by Rachel Carlson, Alestle A&E Editor

Ever since I came to SIUE, all I’ve heard about is the St. Louis City Museum. Over the years, most of my friends have taken a trip to St. Louis and come back saying how much fun it was. Each time I wondered when I would get to spend some [...]

MTV sure isn’t what it used to be

by Derrick Hawkins, Alestle photographer
Everyone knows about MTV now, but most people don’t know how much it has changed.
In 1981 an idea came to television about a network that only played music. It was going to be radio brought to life. At the time, MTV wanted to target the youth and the new music of [...]

Kanye West’s outbursts can have serious consequences

by Sean Roberts, Alestle photographer

Yo, Kanye, I’m gonna let you finish but Michael Jackson was one of the worst addicts of all time!
After his outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards, rapper Kanye West’s personality has come into the limelight—a very negative light. What he did was unacceptable- regardless of Taylor Swift’s singing abilities.
However, [...]

High school comedy full of “Glee”

by Sarah Jacobson, Alestle Reporter
I didn’t need another TV show. I gave up all other television viewing in order to make time to watch “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Heroes,” and “House” religiously. Somehow, I also managed to acquire the guilty pleasure of watching VH1’s “Tool Academy” as well. My schedule was full.
However, my [...]

Premature tweets get Obama in hot water

by Karina Swank,
Alestle Chief Copy Editor
Rapper Kayne West made a bit of a blunder recently when he interrupted country singer Taylor Swift’s award acceptance speech at the Video Music Awards for best female vocalist music video.
The poor girl had gotten about two or three lines in when Kayne jumped on [...]

Jon – Kate + Eight (x2) = Another Season

“Jon and Kate Plus 8.”
Don’t lie. You know you were addicted. Their eight kids and their antics managed to steal the hearts of everyone.
The ultimate shocker and disappointment came this summer when Jon and Kate decided to divorce. From there came the media storm and all the questions. The [...]