Summer Entertainment in Pullman

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NBA Playoffs Off to a Great Start

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and so far have proven to be extremely entertaining with underdogs winning on the road, incredible displays of athleticism, and some competitive series. Isn't fun to think we'll almost have at least one play off game on TV for the next month?! Really, whether you're an NBA fan or not, the playoffs are always entertaining, and it's hard not to watch some of the world's best athletes compete with 100% effort (finally). The 2011 playoffs have so far been record breaking for ratings for various reasons. Though, having five of the largest TV markets with teams in contention certainly does not hurt (Lakers, Mavericks, Knicks, Celtics, Bulls). We anticipate the rest of the playoffs will continue to be just as exciting as the beginning, and are hoping for a new champion this year!

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DeAngelo Vickers

Will Ferrel starred in the most recent episode of The Office as DeAngelo Vickers, a Southwest-lover, faked baby enthusiast and Michael Scott's replacement. He enters the scene as a loveable character with a personality similar to Scott's. As the show progresses his humor begins to resemble Todd Packer's crudeness. It is obvious that the other characters start growing weary of him, and it made viewers weary as well. How can this be Michael Scott's replacement? The answer may be simpler than we thought: he isn't. It has been revealed that Will Ferrel never intented to take over Steve Carrel's role as the manager of Dunder Mifflin, although he did agree to a multiple-episode appearance. Viewers are growing tired of the rumors surrounding the show. Who knows if the producers are any closer to finding a replacement. Might this be the end The Office and our Thursday night laughs? Click here to watch Training Day, episode 20 of The Office featuring Will Ferrel.

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Ludacris in Pullman? That's insane!

Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges in the small town of Champaigne, Illinoise. He started rapping at the wee age of nine. When Christopher was in high school his family moved to Atlanta, GA . There he was exposed to a wide range of music from Rock to Hip Hop. In 2000, Ludacris caught his big break with his album titled Back for the First Time which reached 3x platinum. All of his albums since have gone 2x or 3x platinum. Ludacris has also made 21 movie appearances including the films: Gamer, RocknRolla, Fred Clause, Crash and 2 Fast 2 Furious. He has 41 Soundtrack titles and is a very successful producer. His most awaited debut happens April, 29 in Pullman,WA at Beasley Performing Arts. Ludacris is the headliner for this years Springfest event. His latest single has had WSU students shaking it all over the Stubblefields dance floor for months, with the help of Nicki Minaj. His performance is much anticipated.
Click on the link to listen and watch the video to his newest song called My Chick Bad.\

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The 2011 PGA Masters wrapped up Sunday afternoon and it sure lived up to all of the hype. You may have even logged onto your Facebook account and noticed many status updates about the tournament, which I know surprised me. "Tiger is back!" "Gotta love Masters Sunday's." and so on. Golf is becoming more and more popular to the general public, even to those who have never picked up a club in their life. But how could it not when Tiger is back in the hunt on a Sunday, young McIlroy has an epic meltdown and we had no idea who would win. But surprisingly, according to the New York Times, Charl Schwartzel's stunning victory couldn't quite match last year's Masters ratings (highest ever).  Perhaps though the 12% fall wasn't all that shocking. Last year it was Tigers' return back to competitive golf after the collapse of his marriage, and really his entire personal life, and Phil Mickelson, everyone's favorite lefty, won the tournament. For a recap of this year's Masters Tournament check out: http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/masters11/news/story?id=6331820

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Boyband Fans Rejoice!

The Backstreet Boys and New Kids On The Block have officially released the tracklist for their much anticipated compellation album. The NKOTBSB CD is set to be released on Tuesday May 24th. Fans will be excited to reminisce with old hits as well as two new collaboration tracks called All In My Head and Don't Turn Out The Lights, which is currently on sale at itunes.com.

NKOTBSB - The Album
1. Step By Step - New Kids On The Block
2. I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
3. You Got It (The Right Stuff) - New Kids On The Block
4. Everybody (Backstreet's Back) - Backstreet Boys
5. Please Don't Go Girl - New Kids On The Block
6. As Long As You Love Me - Backstreet Boys
7. Hangin' Tough - New Kids On The Block
8. Larger Than Life - Backstreet Boys
9. I'll Be Loving You (Forever) - New Kids On The Block
10. Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - Backstreet Boys
11. All In My Head - NKOTBSB
12. Don't Turn Out The Lights (D.T.O.T.L.) - NKOTBSB
13. NKOTBSB Mash Up

NKOTBSB is set to embark on a joint tour in late May, and the three month tour includes dates all over the United States and Canada. Washington fans will have the chance to see NKOTBSB when they come to the Tacoma Dome at 7:00 p.m. on Friday July 8th.


http://nkotbsb.com/events

http://www.tacomadome.org/default.aspx

http://perezhilton.com/2011-04-11-official-nkotbsb-tracklist-revealed/?more=yes#more-157895

New out on Blu-Ray and DVD April 5th

For all you movie lovers, here is a list of the top movies released on April 5th to Blu-Ray disc and DVD.

TRON
I Love You Phillip Morris
Little Fockers
Casino Jack




http://www.etonline.com/movies/109355_New_on_Blu_ray_DVD_April_5/index.html?photo=1

Mom's Weekend

WSU students-- Mom's weekend is right around the corner and it's time to start making the weekend agenda for this April 8-10. If you haven't already invited you mother, now is the time to do so. WSU and it's many clubs, as well as other Pullman entities are offering a variety of fun activities. There is everything from chocolate tasting to a 5k fun-run. Not to mention all the funtivities you can muster up on your own. This years performances are Colbie Caillat and Lee DeWyze.

Look for signs and opportunities to have fun all around town this weekend! Below is a list of events on the university website, for a complete list with times and descriptions, click on the following link: http://momsweekend.wsu.edu/calendar/public/index.castle

April 8
WSU Visitor Center Open House
American Fashion Designers Exhibit
Mini Golf With Mom
Comics Society: Reflection
Special Treats at Ferdinand’s
Alpha Kappa Psi Silent Auction and Raffle
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Museum of Art MFA Thesis Exhibition
Tea & Spa
Ukrainian-style Egg Sale
Chocolate Tasting with Lunch & Art Exhibit
Atrium Recital
School of Molecular Biosciences Scholarship Award Reception
Native Dogs: Wild Canines of the Northwest
Techie Open House
SBS Greenhouse Open House
WSU Zoology Club Raffle Booth
Self Defense and Personal Safety
Portrait Photography Special
School of Biological Sciences Scholarship Reception
27th Annual Winefest (Session I)
WSU Baseball vs. UCLA
28th Annual Mom's Weekend Fashion Show: Fusion
The Shape Of Things by Neil LaBute
The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project
27th Annual Winefest (Session II)
The School of Music presents "Company"


April 9
Canine Canter 5K Walk/Run
WSU Visitor Center Open House
Mini Golf With Mom
Native Dogs: Wild Canines of the Northwest
Undergraduate Research Poster Display and Zoology Club Display
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Portrait Photography Special
"The Out of Towner's" Present Mom's Weekend 5K Run
American Fashion Designers Exhibit
Women's Rowing Apple Cup
Mom's Weekend Health Fair
Hike & Yoga
Spring Arts and Crafts Fair
Special Treats at Ferdinand’s
Alpha Kappa Psi Silent Auction and Raffle
WSU College of Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Teaching Hospital Open House
Study Abroad Open House
WSU Press Spring Book Sale
Mom's Challenge
Mom's Weekend Brunch
Raptor Club Silent Auction
SBS Greenhouse Open House
Comic Society: Reflection
Free Fitness Classes
Honors Elevensies
Cirque d'Physics & Geology Exploding Volcano
Ukrainian-style Egg Sale
Chocolate tasting with lunch or dinner & art exhibit
WSU Zoology Club Raffle Booth
Math Club Origami Workshop
Mom's Weekend Wine Tasting
Materials Science for Moms
Aromatherapy Workshop
WSU Baseball vs. UCLA
CAHNRS Undergraduate Research & Creative Project Poster Fair
Hawaii's Alfred Shaheen: From Fabric to Fashion
Sociology Club Brunch
Planetarium Fundraiser
The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute
The East Meets the West in Hawaii: Cultural influence in Alfred Shaheen's Ethnic Textile Designs
The School of Music presents "Company"
WSU Women's Soccer Match
Planetarium Fundraiser
WSU Hawai'i Club's 26th Annual Mom's Weekend Lu'au
Red Dress Gala
Chardonnay: A Feast for the Senses
Concert Featuring Colbie Caillat & Lee DeWyze
The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project
The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute

April 10
Horticulture Club Plant Sale
Mini Golf With Mom
Cougar Hoopfest
WSU Visitor Center Send-off
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Free Fitness Classes
Portrait Photography Special
Ukrainian-style Egg Sale
Alpha Kappa Psi Silent Auction and Raffle
WSU Baseball vs. UCLA
Undergraduate Research Symposium (all majors)
American Fashion Designers Exhibit
Chocolate tasting with lunch & art exhibit
The Laramie Project by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theatre Project
Vaisakhi Night

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The Office- Finally Wrapping Up

The NBC hit, The Office, will soon be wrapping things up after 7 seasons. The sitcom took a while to catch on with many viewers when NBC first introduced it, but it didn't take long for Steve Carell and his office mates to catch the eye of millions of viewers every Thursday night. Many would agree that the show peaked in seasons 3-5 and these last couple of seasons have had episodes that aren't quite up to par. Some would even go as for to say that the show has officially "jumped the shark." While NBC hasn't officially announced that season 7 would be the show's last, it has been made clear that Steve Carell's Michael Scott will not be the head honcho any longer if the show does in fact continue on. It is hard to imagine The Office without Michael Scott's daily shenanigans and we can't imagine how it would even be worth continuing on without him.

In the last episode of The Office Michael Scott and Holly became engaged, and the couple announced that they would soon be departing Scranton to be closer to Holly's ailing father. On April 14th the new episode will air and it looks like we will be introduced to Michael's replacement, who just happens to be played by funny-man Will Ferrell. We are crossing our fingers for a couple of hilarious final episodes with Carell's departure, as we wouldn't expect anything less. Check out a preview to the next episode.

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