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Tribute to John Fahey

The release of I am the Resurrection: A Tribute to John Fahey-commemorating the fifth anniversary of the eccentric guitarist's death-might have come as a surprise to Fahey himself. After all, his...


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Just Another Product of Society?

P.O.S. can't easily be placed in a genre-his music ranges from hip-hop to punk to straight-out rock and roll. Despite the lack of classification, his albums have sold incredibly well since he was...


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Matchbook Romance

When listening to Matchbook Romance's sophomore effort, Voices, you might get an overwhelming feeling of déjà vu. You have, to an extent, heard this album before. In its most basic form, Voices is...


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The Scene

Sesame-crusted ahi tuna spring rolls? I don't think so. Flash-fried Italian leek garnish? Nowhere in sight. Lavender red pepper reduction? Yeah, right. In place of all the razzle dazzle of most...


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sandbox

Question: What is furry, well-groomed, laps custom-assembled beverages out of a sturdy plastic container, wears a rhinestone chain around its golden brown neck and speaks in barky one-liners? No,...


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Sergio Mendes

No one's going to blame you if you've never heard of Sergio Mendes. Brazilian bossa nova legends from the '60s don't really age well in the public eye. And yet Sergio Mendes manages to remain...


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8 Below

Disney sure has toughened up in its newest tale of animal survival against impossible odds. Fans of Homeward Bound's chatty pets and slow motion reunions may need to bring a few extra tissues to...


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Student Artist Spotlight

Huge charcoal drawings cover the entire room. But this isn't a museum or gallery; rather, it's the apartment of varsity field hockey player and senior Kirsten Bostrom. A visual arts major with a...


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Triangle Chef battles

The Angus Barn may be revered for its wide variety of grilled steaks and traditional sides, but that's hardly the stuff of cutting edge cuisine. Nonetheless, Angus Barn Executive Chef Walter...


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Recess top 5

5. Short track speed skating. Affectionately titled "Rodeo on Ice," this sport finds skaters racing in circles around a 120-yard ice course. Exciting but pointless. Also not that great for getting...


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Boring Movies Nevermore

Forget the chainsaw-we're not in Texas anymore. And steak knives are so passé. Instead, director Tobe Hooper maintains that a few grocery items are all it takes to vanquish an oozing zombie:...


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Sanford Speed Dating

Valentine's Day is not a holiday for the weak. It is a holiday for the strong-willed, the Hallmark-versed-it is a holiday for poetic minds like J.J. Redick and e.e. cummings. That being said, there...


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Pink Panther

This remake of the comic detective classic features Steve Martin as the supercillious inspector Clouseau. Beyonce co-stars as a pop star named Xania in this been-done "whodunit". Final Destination...


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Belle & Sebastian

"I don't know what they're thinking. They're really talented, and they've done amazing things, and I don't like to jump too quickly to damning things like this when they've made stuff I've really...