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By Julie Mendoza, Courier Staff Writer

A zombie frenzy has been unleashed. Daughter, husbands, loved ones are infected and unable to be saved. How will you survive? Dawn of the Dead expresses both a fun yet terrifying perspective on zombie invasions. After Ana, played by Sarah Polley, narrowly escapes the grip of her zombie infected husband she flees and unites with a group of survivors. They lock themselves in the local mall where all their necessities are provided. All is well until they decide it's safer to leave and find refuge elsewhere. Betrayals are made and each death is more exciting than the last.

By Shamal Asnani, Courier Film Critic

April 30 marked the release of the movie Nightmare on Elm Street. The film is a remake of Wes Cravens 1984 film of the same name. Like the original, the film’s plot focuses on the undead villain, Freddy Krueger. Unlike the original however, Krueger is now played by Jackie Earle Haley.

In the film, Krueger has begun to appear and haunt many of the local teenagers’ dreams. Although many of the teenagers were reluctant to talk about these nightmares at first, they began to discuss much more with each other after two of them had died in their sleep. The film’s protagonist, Nancy (Rooney Mara), eventually discovers from her mother that the man who has been haunting her and her friends is the old gardener from her preschool, Fred Krueger.

Story and Photos by Alexys Cran, Courier Staff Writer


Late last year, Paddy's Coffee House held a designer show and sale, sponsored by JUSTPINCHME.com, featuring Jenalyn Lorenzo jewelry and J. Richell clothing. The local designers showcased their jewelry, designer tees, layered tutus, fashion tops, and accessories in the cafe to sell and to showcase to supporters and customers.

From wikipedia:
Jimmy Ruffin (born May 7, 1939) is an American soul singer, and elder brother of the late David Ruffin of The Temptations. He had several hit records between the 1960s and 1980s, the most successful being "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted."

Jimmy Ruffin was born in Collinsville, Mississippi, the son of a minister, and was approaching his second birthday when his brother David was born. As children, the brothers began singing with a gospel group, the Dixie Nightingales. In 1961, Jimmy became a singer as part of the Motown stable, mostly on sessions but also recording singles for its subsidiary Miracle label, but was then drafted for national service. After leaving the Army in 1964, he returned to Motown, where he turned down the opportunity to join the Temptations to replace Elbridge Bryant, and instead recommended his brother David for the job. Preferring to start a solo career, Jimmy Ruffin recorded for Motown's subsidiary Soul label, but with little initial success.

Read an interview with Jimmy Ruffin.