‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Is the Perfect Adaptation
Although most of the cast is played by cute puppets, the film is one of the most faithful adaptations of Charles Dickens’ famous novel.…
Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University
The ‘Howcatchem’ Puts a Spin on the Typical Detective Story
Most people are familiar with the 'whodunit,' but what happens when the audience is introduced to the culprit before the investigation gets started?…
Things To Do in and Around Northern Arizona University
There are many great places to go in and around the Flagstaff campus.…
6 Easy Candy Recipes To Make at Home
These recipes can be made with the help of a candy thermometer as well as ingredients and tools you may already have in your kitchen.…
12 Spooky Vintage Tunes To Get You Into the Halloween Spirit
Everybody knows 'Thriller' and 'Monster Mash,' but have you heard of these older tunes?…
Creedence Clearwater Revival Remains a Staple in Popular Culture
Though the band broke up decades ago, its music still remains.…
14 Strange, Lesser-Known Superstitions and Their Origins
Everybody knows not to break mirrors or walk under ladders, but there are other beliefs that are less well known.…
The 17 Best Episodes of Classic ‘Doctor Who’
This series is one of the longest-running shows around, which means that it has quite a few excellent episodes.…
10 Stories That Encapsulate Fantasy Americana
Through their use of folklore, music or parts of other culture, these stories combine two classic genres.…
Native Plants Can Play an Important Role in Healing the Planet
While it is impossible to save the environment alone, the next best thing a person can do is restore local ecosystems.…
6 Haunted Places From Around the World
From the Island of the Dolls in Mexico to the Hoia-Baciu Forest in Romania, there are eerie and odd places across the globe.…
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Many Adaptations
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories are his most famous works and have been adapted to screen many times. But how faithful are these adaptations to the source material, and…
Two Years After His Death, Ennio Morricone Lives On Through His Film Scores
Even someone who has never heard of him before could recognize at least one of his many iconic musical compositions.…
Country Music for Those Who Don’t Like Country
Country music often gets a bad rap, sometimes for legitimate reasons. However, there is a lot of good country music out there that even country haters might enjoy.…
Gothic Horror Goes Far Beyond Its Well-Known Imagery
The imagery of old, dark castles, graveyards shrouded in fog and bad weather make up a large part of gothic works, but these are not the only things that define…
Cryptids, Hoaxes and Why People Want to Believe
Why is society obsessed with strange phenomena, and why do they have staying power even after their existence is disproven?…
