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Maps and Atlases take influences from unexpected places on latest album

Elijah Watson April 17, 2012

“We have been listening to a lot of Prince over the years, so it’s definitely an influence on this record,” said Maps and Atlases guitarist Erin Elders of the group’s latest album,...

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Gamers unite for fun

Rainy Schermerhorn April 17, 2012

With summer quickly approaching, many video game enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the new gaming releases and announcements that often come with the heat wave. As gamers wait for summer titles to hit the...

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Lomography is more than a store

Elizabeth Hinojos April 16, 2012

Towering ceilings, glossy concrete floors and chalky limestone walls: the organic quality of Lomography Gallery Store sets a tone for inspiration that’s nearly impossible to quench. The giant space...

Witnesses in ‘Helter Skelter’ murders forge friendship

The Associated Press April 16, 2012

CORCORAN, Calif. — On August 9, 1969, two naive 17 year-old girls were launched on a path that led to the unlikeliest of friendships. That infamous night, four young people under the sway of a charismatic...

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Longhorn Circus offers alternative exercise and self-expression

Lindsey Cherner April 16, 2012

Longhorn Circus members used their bodies and hands to create new artistic poses in the air last Wednesday, while others used hula hoops as they danced around the South Mall. Meanwhile, students walking...

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Creativity stems from multiple sources, gotten through work

Henry Clayton Wickham April 16, 2012

From the literary outpourings of poets to the breakthroughs of inventors, many of us have this idea that creative brilliance is something that just happens. In reality, creativity is not some force that...

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Cenote serves local treats, homey vibe

Brittany Smith April 16, 2012

Laid back and relaxed, Cenote premieres as a light in the coffee shop darkness that is East Cesar Chavez Street. A bold sign with scalloped edges heralds drivers and pedestrians to the revamped historical...

‘Bully’ documentary handles delicate subject with tact

Alex Williams April 13, 2012

Teen bullying is an interesting subject for a documentary, but one that has to be handled with a degree of tact. After all, in the wrong director’s hands, such a film could come off as preachy, or...

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Minus the Bear talks about anniversary tour, Forty Acres Fest

Elijah Watson April 13, 2012

What do ‘70s TV show “B.J. and the Bear” and experimental rock group Minus the Bear have in common? The band’s name derives from a joke a friend of the band made about a date (“You...

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Delta Spirit’s Vasquez opens door into band background

Eli Watson April 13, 2012

Delta Spirit — it’s a name that has taken over the indie and Americana rock scene recently. Formed in San Diego, CA, the band’s vibrant sound is a reflection of the city that raised them....

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‘The Cabin in the Woods’ satisfies viewers with suspense

Alex Williams April 13, 2012

Editor’s note: “The Cabin in the Woods” is a movie best seen with little to no knowledge of its contents going in. With that in mind, this review will be as spoiler-free as possible. There’s...

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HBO’s ‘Girls’ impresses with convincing cast and humor

Aleksander Chan April 13, 2012

There’s a moment in the third episode of “Girls,” the new comedy created, written and directed by “Tiny Furniture” auteur Lena Dunham, where the show transcends being really...

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