Author: Hanna Young

Lights. Camera. Action. It might seem a little cliché, but Thor: The Dark World, which premiered on November 8, followed that exact guideline. The lights dimmed, and the trademark comic page turning intro of Marvel began. Action hungry audience members only needed to wait two minutes, before the sci-fi action associated with the Thor universe began.

Thor: The Dark World follows the continuing saga of the hero Thor and was well worth the two year wait. Though the movie revolves around the story of Thor, there are numerous references to the events from The Avengers as well as the first Thor movie, displaying a core story line that will most likely be represented in all upcoming Marvel movies. Although Thor is the main character and protagonist in the movie, keep your eye out for one or two super hero cameos.

Enjoyment of Thor: The Dark World id not dependent upon previous knowledge. Viewers who haven’t seen the first Thor movie, or The Avengers, will not be lost. They may feel left out of a few funny one liners, but the storyline is essentially new, allowing anybody to dive right in to the Marvel Universe.

Under the direction of Alan Taylor, Thor: The Dark World paints a darker, post Avengers universe. Unlike previous Marvel movies, there are no hints as to who will die, who will live or even if the hero will succeed. Taylor excels at manipulating the audience’s knowledge of key characters, using them to present multiple possibilities from the struggles in the movie. Both veteran comic book readers and regular movie goers will be blown away by the truly unexpected plot twists.

Though the movie may present a darker mood, there are still plenty of one liners and comedic scenes. Throughout the movie you may find yourself on the edge of your seat, biting your nails before being reassured everything is alright. By the time the end credits role you won’t be able to decide whether the fight scenes or the comedic aspects of the movie were better.

Whether you are an avid comic book fan or just enjoy going to see superhero movies, Thor: The Dark World is a truly enjoyable addition to theaters across America. It will make you jump in surprise, laugh and wish there was no end in sight. So grab your friends, your spare change, and buy yourself a ticket to go see Thor: The Dark World. Oh, and make sure you don’t get fooled into leaving halfway through the credits

By MYCAH LEWIS

Wednesday night saw the encore performance of Diamond in the Rough.  What began as a project by Defiance College students Mandie Heil and Dorothy Pascol for Dr. Chris Medjesky’s Communication and Performance class last spring, has become a full production performed for the Defiance community

The production of Diamond in the Rough was performed by 14 DC students and is meant to shine light on the issues of sexual assault and domestic abuse.  It seeks to change the way individuals and communities view the issues of sexual assault and domestic abuse, through the use of music, dance and drama.

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By KAYLA BOHN

“Pikachu! I choose you!”  As a child, I loved Pokémon.  Who didn’t?  You got to control a boy, catch Pokémon, and battle them against other Pokémon.  You wanted to fill your Pokédex. The franchise captured the youth with their cartoons, card games and video games and occupied many of our elementary school lives.

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By COURTNEY FLECK

(Defiance, Oh) The Defiance College theater program will be performing “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” on November 21st – 24th in Schomburg auditorium in Dana Hall.  It is free to all Defiance College students as long as you have your student I.D with you.  Thursday – Saturday the performances are at 8:00pm and on Sunday the show is a 2:00pm matinee.

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By MYCAH LEWIS

Winter is right around the corner, and so are those cold nights that are just so perfect for cuddling. Yet for many college students those cold winter nights will be spent alone thinking about the distance between them and the one they love.

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By IAN FASNACHT

(Defiance, Oh) The pickup trucks rolled out on Friday, September 27, 2013 as Defiance College Recycling (DCR) lives up to the expectations established for this academic school year.  Over the summer, DCR received the Keep America Beautiful Grant sponsored by Coca-Cola which gave the program 24 new recycling bins.  The organization applied for the grant last spring and has used the new bins to expand their efforts to the greater campus.

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By KAYLA BOHN

“Don’t do it… Don’t open that door… No, don’t do it!” The words viewers mumble from the edge of their seats when watching a horror film.  You want to know what happens next.  It is scary, but you know something needs to happen and you know it is going to be bad.  Insidious: Chapter 2 was released in theaters on Friday, September 13. The movie forces the audience on the edge of their seats, gripping the popcorn and hoping for more.

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By COURTNEY FLECK

Do you ever get homesick?  I do. There are days where I just want to pack up and go home to see my friends and family.  It is not possible to leave every weekend sometimes, so luckily, Defiance College has Friends and Family weekend! During that weekend, you can invite your friends and family from home to come stay for the weekend here in Defiance!  It is October 25^th – 27^th.

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By IAN FASNACHT

(Defiance, Oh) This past weekend was the battle of the bees as Defiance College Women’s Soccer team played Baldwin Wallace on Saturday September 28, 2013.  The Lady Yellow Jackets of Defiance lost to the Lady Yellow Jackets of Baldwin Wallace 4 -3 after a 3 goal comeback.

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By MYCAH LEWIS

Now that the first few weeks of the semester have settled in so have the home sick jitters. College campuses across America experience mass migrations of local students going back to their homes, leaving an empty campus for those individuals who do not have the luxury to go home for a day or two.  Defiance College, despite the size, is one of those many colleges that becomes largely empty on the weekends.

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