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CT Recommends: The Mindy Project
The “Mindy Project” is the little show that could. It started off with dismal critical reviews caused by its poor writing and acting. There were rumors that it would be cancelled. But, like so many other shows that started off slow, the “Mindy Project” has shown itself to be on track to be a lasting […]
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‘Strange Surroundings’ tells a tale of the future
If you happen to pass by Hartnett Gallery right now, you can’t help but stop and stare at the massive artwork hanging across the entrance. It’s not even the size that stops you – it’s the dense mass of colors, textures, and shapes that make you gape in awe. That installation piece is the main […]
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Kanye West and Paul McCartney collaborate to change the world
If you were in touch with the news at all this summer, you’ve heard that these days, not many people are cooperating. Russia and the Ukraine? Not friendly. Republicans and Democrats? Try again. Israel and Hamas? Nope. Wait though – there’s hope on the horizon. Out of the American music industry, we’ve been hearing whispers […]
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Maroon 5 remains stagnant on ‘V’
For a group that's dominated the charts for ten years, Maroon 5 has always been confused about its identity. In 2002, the band released its debut, “Songs About Jane”, an earnest and accessible rock-and-R&B album which showcased Maroon 5's high-caliber musicianship and knack for smart, catchy songwriting. The band followed up its debut with the […]
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UR alumnus talks filmmaking and New Orleans
After working as a sound editor for projects like Spike Lee’s “School Daze” and Brian De Palma’s “Carlito’s Way”, UR alumnus Peter Odabashian switched to documentary filmmaking in the mid ’90s. In 2013, Odabashian – along with his three co-directors Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker, and Paul Stekler – debuted “Getting Back to Abnormal” at […]
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Student musicians take the stage, show impressive originality
The fun and festivities of the Yellowjacket Weekend carnival included not only face-painting, carnival rides, and ice cream (I wouldn’t have recommended pairing the last two) but also a variety of musical talent on campus. This student showcase, put on through UR Events, included many genres spanning from smooth jazz to metal. Sophomore and Roc […]
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Creative, offbeat humor plays on campus culture
New and returning students packed Strong Auditorium on Saturday for one of the highlights of Yellowjacket Weekend: a night of irreverent humor with comedians Michael Ian Black, Ron Funches, and Nick Vatterott. Vatterott, an alum of Chicago’s “Second City” comedy troupe who has also performed on “Conan” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, opened with […]
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Summer Cinema: June
It’s never easy choosing what movies to watch, especially when financial constraint and limited time are thrown into the mix. Below are a few upcoming June movies that I feel show promise. Hopefully the list will help inform your decision this summer season. “The Fault in Our Stars” June 6 (wide) Admittedly, the trailer looks […]
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The end of the Chamber Boys
Host Patrick Adelman talks the end of the Chamber Boys. Read More
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‘Under The Skin’: A sick, haunting portrait of humanity
In 1964, Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart contextualized the term “I know it when I see it” in the case Jacobellis v. Ohio, stating that when it came to works of obscene media, “I know it when I see it.” I’d argue that this phrase works just as well at identifying works of genius. There’s […]
