It’s that time of the year again, when college students everywhere are done with midterms and aching to get out of their sleepy hometowns and off to warm beaches rife with scantily clad beachgoers. On a poor college kid’s budget, how are they supposed to afford this trip? Here’s an idea - pile a bunch of friends together in a car and head out!

The latest half hour comedy, “Sons of Tucson,” is set to premiere Sunday, March 14, at 9:30 pm about a deadbeat with a low level job, Ron Snuffkin, who falls in with the wrong company ... three young, troublemaking boys with absentee parents.

On a whirlwind tour of downtown Northampton eateries, there are five places right on Main Street that simply can’t be missed: Local Burger, Amanouz Café, Spoleto, Fitzwilly’s and Ben and Bill’s Chocolate Emporium. Each offers a unique flavor that can’t be found anywhere else. This week the Daily Collegian got a chance to sample these fine places to chow down. In a college town, it’s essential to know where the best places are to take a date out, grab a bite or maybe just hang out and relax.

Grammy-winning Irish band The Chieftains along with their leader Paddy Moloney came to the Fine Arts Center Wednesday night. Even without the luck of the Irish, the Chieftans played their traditional reels and jigs with spirit.

That 1 Guy's style features original, homemade instruments which make for unique sounds. His tours regularly consist of between 150 and 200 shows, this time with a stop in Northampton tonight.

Northampton band Sore Eros' recently-released album, "Second Chants," moves along fluidly and smoothly, though at first listen it may come off as generic.

Jeff Bridges gives a powerful and believable performance in the Oscar-winning film "Crazy Heart." He is brilliant as the character Bad Blake. The film won an award for its music as well.

The 82nd Academy Awards will be remembered for its structural changes, funny speeches, great talent of the nominated actors and crew members and even some mild controversies.

Legendary Irish band The Chieftains, headed by Paddy Moloney, are coming to the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall this evening. They will be performing songs from their newest album, “San Patricio,” released just yesterday, as well as old, traditional favorites.

It’s simple to take your significant other out to dinner and have someone else cook for you, but a passable meal at a chain restaurant could cost you upwards of $50 or more. But, the truth is, if you really want to impress your date with class and good food, you only need to spend $8.07.