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Mullet mania: Why is the most notorious 80s haircut making a bold comeback?

March 26, 2020

Three “mulleters” on campus discuss their look This past year, I noticed a reemergence of a fashion statement so bold and so shocking, one that...

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How female artists like Taylor Swift and Megan Thee Stallion have stood up against sexism and exploitation in the industry

March 26, 2020

A clapback to the patriarchal music industry Women in the music industry have been challenging the patriarchal nature of the business by extending a big...

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Here’s a bunch of good stuff to watch: 30 TV shows, 100 movies online now

March 25, 2020

The best of what’s on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Kanopy, Tubi, Crackle, Vudu My friends watch a lot of movies and television, so sometimes I...

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Culture Corner with Ilya Shrayber

March 24, 2020

The Arts Desks' weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows. Movie: “Police Story” (1985) dir. by Jackie Chan Democracy is flailing, COVID-19 is spreading...

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Through the artist’s eyes: Bianca Ocampo discusses life as a student singer

March 18, 2020

Finding solace, balance as a self-made artist Dream-pop student music group Urbanation, headed by fourth-year psychology and communication double major Bianca Ocampo, has amassed an...

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The portrayal of religion in current media

March 18, 2020

Religion is portrayed in many different ways than our parents or grandparents experienced The topics explored and the themes portrayed in today’s media are vastly...

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Five professors share their favorite books

March 18, 2020

Professors from different departments share their favorite non-academic reads Just like their students, professors are indecisive — half of those contacted couldn’t decide what their...

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Jews & baseball: A Love Story

March 17, 2020

Assimilation through America’s favorite pastime It was a bit of a long ride to the field, taking the better part of half an hour. When...

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Commentary: Are we in a simulation?

March 16, 2020

Everything, nothing is real Since the dawn of artificial intelligence (AI), theories about the nature of our existence tend to credit some greater power —...

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Making a MESS: Student-artist duo Lila Simpson and Shirin Mavandad promote inclusivity, sustainability

March 16, 2020

MESS focuses on designing graphic tees for customers of all backgrounds Although Lila Simpson and Shirin Mavandad began their artistic endeavours individually, they found a...

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Review: Andy Shauf

March 13, 2020

Sad boy anthems make for soulful night Have you ever come across a song that just gets you? A song that stops you in your...

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Culture Corner with Mike Holzer

March 13, 2020

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, novels and music Movie: “A Beautiful Mind” Ron Howard does a fantastic job of storytelling in this star-studded,...

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Review: “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

March 13, 2020

A heart-shattering, unforgettable romance You will think about the last 15 minutes of Céline Sciamma’s 2019 romance, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” for the...

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“High Fidelity” — Hulu’s original series sees Kravitz defeat heartbreak with music

March 13, 2020

A review of series’ ability to touch its audience The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actor Lisa Bonet, Zöe Kravitz was born for her...

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Celebrating Pokemon’s 23rd Birthday

March 11, 2020

Over two decades, 807 Pokémon later, Pocket Monster franchise still holds a special place in hearts of millions across globe Just home from preschool, alongside...

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