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Column: Does authenticity matter in art?

The Internet levels the playing field for music unlike ever before

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | October 13, 2015

The evolution of the ego in a world where identity loses meaning has given way to a scene that both repulses and feeds off image.

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Classic Review: ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | October 8, 2015

While 'Arabia' is often inspirational and glorious, it also touches on important themes of morality and the consequences of war.

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‘The Martian’ solid Ridley Scott sci-fi

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | October 5, 2015

The first thing any moviegoer should know about The Martian is that the man behind the magic was the one and only Sir Ridley Scott. As one of few directors with ‘Final Cut’ privilege, Scott is seen...

‘New Bermuda’ a worthy Deafhaven followup

Metal's most divisive band ups the ante after acclaimed 'Sunbather'

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | October 5, 2015

The San Francisco quintet takes inspiration from a wide variety of other genres, from shoegaze to post-rock, culminating in a finished product that has metal fans fiercely divided on their place in the scene.

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Stairwell to be transformed into piece of art

Mrs. DeWinkeleer, adviser | October 2, 2015

When freshmen students walk up the 600 stairs to get to their next class, they will soon have a piece of artwork to look at. Senior James Somers is hoping to gather ideas as well as artists to help...

VIDEO: Destiny The Taken King First Impressions

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | September 29, 2015

Riley, Conor and Isaac play through a mission in the new Destiny expansion. Spoiler: it's not that bad.

Classic Review – The Microphones: ‘The Glow, Pt. 2’ (2001)

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | September 28, 2015

At once a radical experiment in loud-quiet-loud dynamics and an intensely personal exploration of the self, The Glow, Pt. 2 stands out well over a decade past its release as a landmark in indie music.

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Weak ‘Black Mass’ kept alive by Depp’s performance

Isaac Owens, Broadcasting Manager | September 23, 2015

At the end of the day, there is no easy way to approach the making of a biographical film, especially one about one of the world’s most notorious gangsters, James ‘Whitey’ Bulger. Scott Cooper’s...

Beach House refine dream-pop on ‘Depression Cherry’

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | September 3, 2015

The dreamy, charmingly retro sound that the duo has slowly molded over the years is at its most infectious on 'Depression Cherry.'

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It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad world

'Fury Road' reinvigorates summer action

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | September 3, 2015

The impeccable storytelling, huge cast of unique characters, and spectacularly over-the-top setpieces all come together to make a movie unlike anything else in this crowded summer movie season.

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Vince Staples brings the past to life on ‘Summertime ’06’

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | September 2, 2015

'Summertime ’06' is the rare double LP that not only retains its quality through both discs, but manages to feel short.

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Thundercat’s ‘The Beyond’ a short, funky trip

Conor Battles, Editor-in-Chief, Arts & Entertainments Editor | August 5, 2015

From the reserved, low-and-slow churn of "Song for the Dead" to the relentlessly upbeat, poppy "Them Changes," Thundercat lets the groove do the talking.

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