Arts & Culture

Congratulations, You Got Valentines

So, Valentine’s Day has passed and you’re flooded with gifts given to you by your many suitors. In fact, your gifts are so numerous that you don’t know what to do with...


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Dragon Night lights up the Union

Last Saturday evening, hundreds of students filled the Mandela Room in the Old University Union in celebration of Chinese New Year. Feb. 9 marked the last day of the Dragon Year and...


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How to have a successful Valentine's day...next year

Every year, Feb. 14 rolls around, bringing with it love, joy and pure magic. The sky looks bluer and the sun shines a little bit brighter. Significant others will shower their loves...


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Women on TV

Prior to “30 Rock,” having a woman be both the star and writer of a major television show was a rare occurrence. It’s safe to say that the game has completely changed....


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Music's biggest night out: The 2013 Grammys

It was music’s biggest night once again, with awards up for grabs after Adele’s record-breaking six wins last year. With new artists and fierce competition, it was an evening of over-the-top performances...


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How to Celebrate Valentine's Day (The TV Show Way)

This Valentine’s Day, toss originality out the window and borrow some schemes from your favorite television characters. Each idea listed below references specific episodes from those shows, but readers should take precaution—none...


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How to make Valentine's Day not suck

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. Unfortunately, a lot of people ruin what should be a harmless, fun holiday – and not just those who don’t have anyone...


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The Shoegaze Comeback: My Bloody Valentine's "M B V"

A classic album should be defined by its ability to feel magical. You can read the liner notes, you can know every single instrument, producer, studio and artist involved in the project,...


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Review: "Holy Fire," an album by Foals

It is rare that an album released in the first two months of a new year is predicted to be one of the best albums of the entire year. “Holy Fire,” the...


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Release sits down with "That New Jam" creator Christian Randell

Electronic music blogs are taking off in the Triple Cities. Last week we sat down with Live for The Drop, but the party doesn’t stop there. Christian Randell, founder and co-owner of...