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In an age when people have strong and widely differing opinions on moral questions, it might seem difficult to mount a play that makes a strong statement about a controversial topic like war, abortion, or the death penalty. But here at Loyola College, The Spotlight Players, under the direction of senior Tom Saporito, gracefully brought to stage a decisive statement against the death penalty in, "Dead Man Walking.

Heath Ledger left the world with all the potential someone could have. He was a young and talented actor, doting father and kind and respectful neighbor in the Soho section of Manhattan. At the shockingly young age of 28, Ledger never got the chance to experience the great life that was ahead of him, which is the biggest loss of all.

J.J. Abrams has created the quintessential monster movie, if not the defining movie, of our generation. If you didn't see the mysterious, nameless movie trailer before "Transformers" this summer or haven't been sucked into the online frenzy over the film, hurry to a computer and watch a trailer now.

Campus celebrities themselves, the Loyola College a capella groups, the Belles and the Chimes, are famous for flawlessly performing a variety of songs, both new and old, using only their voices as instruments. Twice a year, their fellow students line up outside of McManus Theater for an intense hour or two, giving threatening looks to each other, all for the sake of being able to possess one of the coveted few tickets to the bi-annual Chordbusters event, which features both groups.

In a time when New York City defined the hipster indie rock scene with bands like The Strokes, Interpol and The Hold Steady came an uncategorized band, one with little association to contemporary music. Years later, The Walkmen are still around and have yet to shy away from their rough edged, unusual music that has made them one of America's best kept secrets.

The photography showcase which portrays the life of Southeast Asia through the faces of the children. Senior, Mike Tirone, travelled to Thailand his junior year to study abroad for six months and while overseas, compiled a photography portfolio of nearly 9,000 photographs.