SEB Movie: Despicable Me

SEB Presents:

Despicable Me

Oct. 15th-17th

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm & 7pm

"In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon. (Yes, the moon!) Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad. The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes." Written by Universal Pictures

I have not seen this movie yet, but have wanted to for a while. So here are the opinions of two kid-movie experts: my 7-year-old brother Jason and my 8-year-old sister Michelle. Jason loved the minions and Gru and now wants to become a "super villain just like Gru". He walks around the house quoting the minions and using his "shrink ray" on our cats. He didn't find any of it scary and cheered on Gru to the end. Michelle on the other hand loved the 3 girls -Agnes, the littlest one, is her favorite. Shelly found the carnival scene with the unicorn to be hilarious and is by far her favorite part. Both kids laughed until the end and are jealous they can't come to Pullman this weekend to see it again. My parents also found the movie to be pretty awesome and funny as well.

This is definitely a movie that has humor for both adults and kids, so I totally recommend it for all to see this weekend. As usual, the movie is free for WSU students and $2 for the public. I'll be taking my Dad for sure.

Basketball gets crazy!

Midnight Mayhem

Friday Oct. 15th

8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Bohler Gym

Go crazy! Go wild! 

Go to Midnight Mayhem! 

It's your chance to check out the WSU men's and women's basketball teams before the season begins. The women will complete in a 3-point contest, while them men duke it out in a dunk contest followed by a scrimmage. Head coaches Ken Bone and June Daugherty will be there to address the crowd and introduce their teams.

After the scrimmage, poster of both teams will be available and both the men's and women's teams will be on hand for autographs. You can also become a member of ZZU CRU (though there is a charge for this).

SEB presents: Manhattan Short Film Festival

The Manhattan Short Film Festival

October 1st-3rd

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm

Be apart of something HUGE this weekend and go see the Manhattan Short Film Festival in the CUB auditorium. Over 200 cities across six continents are participating in the film festival -including Pullman! The festival is comprised of 10 finalists and their films to be shown for one week only. There only be five showings in Pullman and all of them are this weekend. The mission of the Manhattan Short Film Festival is to unite the world over all seven continents for one week via the most compelling short films.

All 10 finalist films will be featured in each showing and everyone attending will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite. Ballots will be handed out at the door and collected as people leave the auditorium. SEB staff will count the ballots and submit them to Manhattan short Film Festival.

Because the films are short films, there aren't any trailers or previews. You can read an interview and synopsis of each film on the Manhattan Short Film Festival website.

The winners will be announced October 3rd on the Manhattan Short Film Festival website and right here on Palouse On The House!

SEB Movie: Toy Story 3

SEB presents:

Toy Story 3

Sept. 17th-19th

CUB Auditorium

Fri/Sat 6pm & 9pm

Sunday 4pm & 7pm

From the very first adventure Woody and Buzz embarked on the world was captivated by Toy Story. We all grew up with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Toy Story gang being our imaginary playmates and toys, as well as our favorite movie characters. It's been 10 years since we last saw Buzz and Woody. 10 years for Andy to grow up -10 years for us to grow up. What will happen to the toys when Andy goes off to college? All about new beginnings -for Andy and the toys- it's something all of us here at WSU can understand.  

Pixar does an amazing job of finishing the story and made sure no toy was left out. Filled to the brim with laughs, there are jokes that continue from the first Toy Story to jokes that are geared toward the adults in the audience. There's also plenty of action and drama as the toys try to figure out their future and get back to Andy. There is definitely something for everyone. A good ending for one of the best stories, I completely recommend for everyone to see it.

 

Happiest Up All Night on Earth

SEB Presents:

Disney Up All Night

Friday, September 17th

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

In the CUB

Everyone is a fan of Disney, so everyone should love this weekends Disney themed Up All Night: Happiest Up All Night on Earth! Come celebrate your love of all things happy and awesome with comedians, cupcakes and Disney-themed activites.

Free Board Games

Board Game Night

Friday, September 10th

7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center

(behind The Coug)

The WSU Lutheran Campus Minstry is hosting a board game night! Bring a friend, a board game, and some snacks you have laying around for a night of fun, laughter, food and friends. 

It's a great new way to meet new people and it's free. 

There is free parking at St. Tommy's and in the lot to the North. Come when you can, stay as long as you'd like, leave when you need to.

(Though the event is hosted by LCM, there will be no religous service or study at the same time. This is just a fun event that all are invited too.)

Free Live Music and Fun at City Tailgate Event!

First Down Friday Night

Friday, September 10th

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

Olsen Street

(by Swilly's and Neill Public Library)

Mayor Glen Johnson and Butch rally the crowd at a past First Down Friday.

Join Cougar fans downtown Friday night before the game for free live music, performances by the WSU marching band and WSU cheerleaders, chance to meet the athletes, and prizes! 

During the pep rally, Coach Paul Wulff will give a speech and athletes will sign posters for fans. And don't forget to snap a photo with Butch or with the "voice of the Cougs", Mayor Glen Johnson.  For the younger set, free games and inflatable fun for kids will be provided by WSU Athletic Marketing and Promotions. While there will be plenty of free activities throughout the night, First Down T-shirts  and a BBQ meal will be available for sale.

So start your Cougar Football Weekend early by cheering on the team with the rest of the city! It's fun and it's FREE. Go Cougs!