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...gonna reset the bone?” frontman Win Butler quavers. While the songs occasionally resemble sermons, they rarely feel preachy. One of the greatest improvements in “Neon Bible” is its defined, consistent tone. However, it’s also its greatest flaw. The album as a whole distinctly lacks a balance between lighter fare and the full, rich, (and often exhausting) ecclesiastical sounds of the organ-driven tracks. Even the upbeat songs are heavy—see “Black Waves/Bad Vibrations.” This heaviness prevents the album from achieving...

Author: By Ruben L. Davis, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: The Arcade Fire | 3/8/2007 | See Source »

Questions of female objectification and empowerment also arise when pornography and sexual liberation comes into play. Grizzle cites the use of erotic material as a major flaw of FemSex. Many conservatives place the moral responsibility for sexual behavior on women. McCaffrey says, “I would say women are better at [controlling sexual urges], so I think they have more responsibility, but it’s something that men can be a part of. In the past, pretty much all women were very sexually reserved; you could always find prostitutes, but virtuous people were just not sexually promiscuous...

Author: By Alwa A. Cooper, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Divisive Discourse? | 3/7/2007 | See Source »

...third period, Tobe thwarted a Big Red 5-on-3 scoring opportunity when he sprawled out in front of the net to stymie the streaking Topher Scott. The goaltender’s lone blemish of the night came during that two-man advantage—a minor flaw in an otherwise standout performance. “When your career is winding down and you know you only have a couple of games left,” Reese said, “it really brings the best out in you.” FIVE (NOT) FOR FIGHTING Each team was whistled...

Author: By Karan Lodha, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: NOTEBOOK: Backup Goalie Stymies Big Red | 2/26/2007 | See Source »

...What causes a shooter to almost instantaneously gain or lose his jump shot might be a slight mechanical flaw, but basketball tradition maintains that the outside marksman is often his own worst enemy...

Author: By Patrick T. Mcgrath, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Goffredo's Shooting Woes Continue | 2/19/2007 | See Source »

...powerful dancer of the evening. While his leaps were impressive for their grand size and his turns for their prolonged timing, his complex footwork, though much less noticeable, displayed a flawless execution. Lorna Feijóo, as Titania, complemented the power of Oberon with beautiful lyricism. Despite a slight flaw in the opening lift—perhaps due to opening night nerves—she articulated her character with graceful, beautiful lines...

Author: By Giselle Barcia, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Dancers' 'Dream' a Very Real Success | 2/19/2007 | See Source »

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