As the title of Kanye West's latest album indicates, there’s something more distinctly celebratory about “Graduation” — the most remarkable aspect of this being that the world of pop music (and, perhaps, Kanye himself) is starting to believe that he may actually deserve the legendary status he has been half-jokingly bestowing upon himself for the last four years. Kumars Salehi explains why.

"The Diary of Anne Frank" has been selected as this year's fall play. Interested in joining the cast? Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the North Attic. A copy of the script is on reserve in the library. Like most Uni fall plays, the cast will be relatively small: There are roles for five men, five women, and three extras.

Political scientist/sociologist Frances Fox Piven argues in her latest book that protest isn't frivolous or futile. Instead, when ordinary people defy conventional norms and rock the boat, significant political change becomes possible. "I took this book as a wake-up call, a reminder that protest movements do make a difference," reviewer Shara Esbenshade writes.

Weird and funny, exciting and action-packed, "At World's End" is a fine way to wrap up the "POTC" series, according to Sarah Pfander. Check inside for more about the latest Hollywood blockbuster to open in C-U.

The next Hollywood blockbuster opens Thursday. If you think you can get away from "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," think again. Even Boardman's Art Theatre is showing it. Jono Baron and Erin Hayes are here for a preview of Johnny Depp's latest ... and much more.

Metal legends Megadeth have released their latest album. Is this the return to form their longtime fans have been waiting for? Will it win any converts among the uninitiated? Metal authority Carl Zielinski weighs in. [Video inside.]

Shrek doesn't look forward to being the new king of Far Far Away, so he recruits rebellious Artie (Justin Timberlake) for the job. Prince Charming isn't happy. Lizzy Warner gives her verdict on the latest installment in the DreamWorks franchise.

With Uni's first culture fair just a day away, what better time to talk about former Uni parent Walt Harrington's "Crossings," the chronicle of a white man's 25,000-mile journey of discovery into black America? Alex Zhai reviews the book.

Der Massage Haus, Big Prom, Rip Van Rahman, The Man With the Terrible Shirt, The Wonders of PC, Bergalicious, and, of course, the Girls of Gamma Gamma Gamma -- if you were at Big Show 2007, you know exactly what we're talking about. And if you're completely lost, well ... just check out this audio slideshow as cast member Jono Baron looks back at this year's production.

Still sad that the spring musical is over? Not to worry. Assistant editor Michelle Gao talks with actor Robert Croisant and violinist Lucy Zhang about the fun times they had during the production.

For those who want to return to their childhood, "Shrek the Third" is opening this week nationwide. For those of a more contemplative bent, a documentary about Carthusian monks living a life of silence in a French Alps monastery will open Friday at Boardman's Art Theatre. Check out the rest of this week's entertainment offerings inside.

Although "28 Weeks Later" is the sequel to the 2003 survival-horror film "28 Days Later," it chooses not to reprise the characters or settings. Does the gambit pay off? Carl Zielinski discusses.

When internationally praised guitarist José González performed at the Illini Union Courtyard Cafe on May 2, the Gargoyle's Erin Hayes and Andrea Park were there to get the inside scoop. [UPDATED with interview podcast.]

The ever hilarious and entertaining Big Show is coming to town! Read on to find out what you can look forward to this Friday and Saturday in the North Attic.

Gargoyle assistant editor Michelle Gao recently interviewed the artistically inclined Aliisa Rantanen. In this slideshow, Rantanen displays and talks about some of her own favorite work.