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NBA Basketball Starts Up Again
October 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
courtesy of ESPN
It’s that time of year again. NBA basketball is finally back in season starting tonight with a matchup between the two-time defending champion Miami Heat and the finally health-restored Chicago Bulls.
The question on everyone’s mind heading into this season is, “can anyone stop the Miami Heat from winning a third straight NBA title?” There are a couple of different teams that might threaten the Heat’s chances at a third straight title.
The first two threats to the Heat can be seen in the Western Conference. First is the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers have been getting better every year and pressing for the title in the Western Conference. With the addition of a couple of solid 3-point shooters and Doc Rivers as head coach, the Clippers should be a team to look out for.
The next team of course is the team that fell just short in the NBA championship against the Heat this past year, the San Antonio Spurs. While it is true that the Spurs are aging, it doesn’t seem to be slowing down Tony Parker or Manu Ginobli. Besides, as long as Gregg Popovich is the head coach, you can never fully count out the Spurs.
Moving over to the Eastern Conference, it would be pretty easy to say that the Chicago Bulls pose a decent threat to the Heat. With a healthy Derrick Rose for the first time in almost two years, the Bulls should be able to close games out better than they did last year and find themselves pushing up at the top of the Eastern Conference.
The other big threat to the Heat in the East would have to be the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are a young, close knit team that now has a solid amount of playoff experience after pushing the Miami Heat to a 7-game series in the Eastern Conference finals. With that young experience, the Pacers should be a big threat for years to come.
No matter who decides to emerge in the NBA this year, we can be sure we will see some great basketball this year.
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Review: Adding up the wasted hours – The Lonely Forest
October 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Adding up the wasted hours
The Lonely Forest
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Grade: A
The Lonely Forest, an indie rock band from Anacortes, Washington releases their fourth studio album, Adding up the Wasted Hours on October 15, 2013. The album is a mix of indie rock and the influence of synthesizers to give it a unique sound. The introduction of synthesizers really enhances the sound of each and every song. The Lonely Forest though does not stray to far from from its indie roots. Adding up the Wasted Hours is similar to music from the Bombay Bicycle Club and Vampire Weekend. Every song on the album is a new journey that the listener is taken on. Read the rest of this entry »
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Reflektor- Arcade Fire: Reviewed
October 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Reflektor
Arcade Fire
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Letter Grade: Ralphie’s A++++++++++++++++++
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Beach Fossils and Kurt Vile at Ottobar
October 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
On Sunday, October 27th my travels took me to a local favorite, The Ottobar. The grungy little bar featuring a tiny stage, and an equally small dance floor to match is one of the best venues in the city to see live music, and on Sunday, Beach Fossils and Kurt Vile shared the stage.
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Tourism Tuesdays: Pierce’s Park
October 29th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: creative park and playground
When: Whenever you want!
Where: Just outside the center of the Inner Harbor, across from Pier 5
This awesome park, which is just past the center of the Inner Harbor, offers fun ways to make music, play and be goofy. The compact park features fabricated sculptures that are functional and build for play; the park provides a place for your imagination to run wild! The park’s sculptures are locally designed and the vegetation includes native plants with an innovative landscape. So head to Pierce’s Park and explore the beauty of nature in the middle of the urban culture; everyday’s a good day for adventure!
Check out their website for my information.
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Review: Linkin Park – Recharged
October 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
Recharged
Linkin Park
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Grade: D
The rock band, Linkin Park released its second remix album, Recharged, on October 29, 2013. The album fell short from the band’s usual numetal sound. It was manufactured, and not as organic as the band’s usual sound. The remix album sounds very dubstep, which usually would be a great thing to add to a rock sound. Read the rest of this entry »
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Andy Grammer interview
October 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
WLOY’s Courtney Kozieja, Kathleen McKeveny, and Leslie Weis all smiles with Andy Grammer at their pre-show interview Saturday, October 26th
Andy Grammer has his stuff together.
He also has the voice of an angel, the hair of greaser. Needless to say, he rocks it.
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Humming House Review
October 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
It’s rare nowadays to hear a folk band that sounds truly authentic and not just like a Mumford and Sons rip-off band. Humming House sticks out among these other folk bands as a rarity. They are talented, entertaining, melodic and above all, authentic. Humming House is a Nashville-based, string quintet consisting of the upright bass, guitar, banjo, ukelele and various other instruments. Perhaps the reason why they sound so authentic is that their sound is a unique blend of American and Irish folk, bluegrass and even soul. Their debut album is a raucous good time that will transport you to a dance hall somewhere deep in the boondocks. For example, it is virtually impossible to listen to their song “Gypsy Django” and not want to clap, dance and sing along. Conversely, “When the Dawn Becomes the Day” is a soft, mellow song that is perfect for laying back, relaxing and enjoying the sheer musical and lyrical talent of Humming House. This quintet is sure to entertain and is a gem in the folk music scene. They are currently on tour so be sure to go on their website to see if they are coming to a city near you.
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Museum Mondays: American Visionary Art Museum Halloween Celebration
October 28th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: End of Free Fall Halloween Celebration
Where: American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, 21230
When: Wednesday, October 30th, 4-7pm
The American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) will be hosting a Halloween Celebration as the Baltimore Free Fall comes to a close. The event is for all ages and will give you a chance to “punk out your pumpkin” and watch a halloween movie as AVAM kicks off it’s “Gratefully Dead” Legacy Campaign. Don’t miss out on FREE Admission to one of the best museums in Baltimore and your chance to decorate your very own pumpkin with a free screening of Tim Burton’s Beetle Juice! Stop by AVAM and get your free fall on! Better late than never.
Stop by the AVAM website for all the details and directions.
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Sports Saturdays: Loyola Basketball is Back!
October 26th, 2013 by WLOY Staff
What: Shippensburg vs. Loyola
When: Thursday October 31st, 7:30PM
The wait is finally over! Greyhounds basketball is officially back here at Loyola. This year Halloween is bringing more to Loyola’s campus than costumes and candy.
The men’s basketball team will be kicking off their 2013-14 season at home in Reitz Arena against the Shippensburg Raiders this Thursday, October 31st, at 7:30PM.
The Hounds are hoping for a great start to their first season in the Patriot League. Their conference schedule starts in January, but they will face some familiar foes in the first half of the season, including Fairfield and UMBC.
The women’s basketball team starts their season on November 10th in College Park against the Maryland Terrapins. Come on down to Reitz Arena this Thursday and help the Hounds start the new season in style! For ticket information go to the Greyhounds website.
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