NBA Playoffs 2011

         Just when you thought all the excitement about basketball was over because March madness had come to an end just a few weeks ago the fever continues. Now we take it to the next level to the NBA. For all the basketball lovers, there is still some excitement for you. As we hit the middle of April, the NBA playoffs start. We are able to see what teams made it through the regular season with enough wins to extend their season and fight for a championship. You have eight teams from the Western conference and eight teams from Eastern conference fighting for that number one spot.

         As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the playoffs and defend their title can they go for another 3-peat? Will Kobe Bryant catch up with Michael Jordan and get his sixth championship ring? Can the other veteran teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, or the Orlando Magic be able to win the championship? Can this be one of the years one of the young teams shocks everyone and wins the championship? Like the Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trailblazers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Chicgo Bulls, Philadelphia 76ixers, New York Knicks, or the Atlanta Hawks.

        But I know a lot of people out there will like to see the Miami Heat bring the championship to South Beach. The Miami Heat made the biggest trades over the off season when they got Lebron James and Chris Bosh to help out Dwyane Wade. They became the new big three. Everyone said that would be the team to beat in the playoffs. So do they have what it takes to be a champion? As the first round of the playoffs kick off, we will find out.

Jonathan Bowman

Communication 

Wilkes 2013

Marilyn Monroe Lives On

On June 11 of this year, Marilyn Monroe would have turned 85 years old.  Because she has such a large group of dedicated fans long after she has passed, an exhibit named ‘Happy Birthday Marilyn’ is being created for her fans to be a part of.  All fans are invited to participate and see this exhibit which is being created in recognition of her birthday.  The Andrew Weiss Gallery and the Marilyn Remembered Fan Club are pleased to present this exciting exhibit which will run June 1, 2011 through August 13th, 2011.

Marilyn’s fans from around the world are invited to send personal birthday greetings personalized to her which will become part of this historic exhibit.  The cards from fans will be combined with one of the world's most in-depth collections of Marilyn photographs.  The photos span her entire life, from the very first images to the last, which were taken by renowned photographers Bill Carroll, Milton Greene, Tom Kelley, Bert Stern, and George Barris.  This exhibit is the first ever of its kind to include the world-wide Marilyn Monroe community.

This exhibit is being held in Beverly Hills, California so is will be out of the question for many people to attend this event.  Even though this exhibit is being held across the country, you can still be a part of it by sending a card to Marilyn.  This is a very rare opportunity and a chance to be part of something great.  

You can mail handmade or purchased cards to:
The Andrew Weiss Gallery
Attn: Marilyn Monroe
179 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, California 90212

Breanne Ralston
Communication Studies
Wilkes 2012