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Berkshire Hounds mix elements of blues, psychedelic rock to create unique sound

Daniel Munoz February 3, 2012

“And I know there will be brighter days, but for now I’m stuck in idle ways.” So howls Jim Campo of Berkshire Hounds, who knows how to act hopeless without killing anyone’s good...

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“Chronicle” redefines superheroes

Alex Williams February 3, 2012

There’s no denying that the found-footage genre is beginning to wear thin. When the genre was getting off the ground, many of the best horror films of their respective years were heralded as examples,...

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Undressing For Success

Andreina Velazquez February 3, 2012

Guaranteeing comfort and available in an endless selection of colors, the Nike shorts and T-shirt trend has been a popular outfit of choice for some members of the college community. Yet while comfort...

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Internet dating sites change the way we find true love

Anjli Mehta February 3, 2012

You can do everything to prepare for an upcoming date with the click of a mouse — from finding a reverse happy hour on Yelp to shopping for a perfectly nonchalant first-date outfit without a trip...

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Director makes successful, terrifying film after nine years

Alex Williams February 3, 2012

The evil-little-boy genre is a tried and true offshoot of horror cinema, and films like “The Omen” are classics for a reason. However, “We Need to Talk About Kevin” is a much more...

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New discoveries in science range from space to skulls

Robert Starr February 2, 2012

Man's Oldest Friend? The dog may have been domesticated earlier than we previously thought. Two 33,000-year-old dog skulls have been found in Siberia and Belgium with shortened snouts, indicating...

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Fun, cheap road trips are possible through South Texas

Jessica Lee and Anjli Mehta February 2, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the first in a monthly series exploring inexpensive weekend road trip options. This week, we’ll explore Canyon Lake, New Braunfels, and Gruene, Texas. Sometimes it’s...

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Pinterest provides competition for Facebook

Anjli Mehta February 2, 2012

Recently, it seems some women have replaced the time they usually spend on Facebook stalking their friends and frenemies with stalking the virtual bulletin boards of social media site pinterest.com. From...

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Artists co-opt Indie aesthetic, not ethic

Daniel Munoz February 2, 2012

Indie rock, as a term and a tradition, is starting to seem a bit like a joke. Just check last Tuesday’s Time magazine for an article on the realities of life as a 21st century indie musician, incredibly...

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Annual chili cook-off will benefit local woman

Lindsey Cherner February 2, 2012

This Saturday in the Jo’s Coffee parking lot, locals will gather to conjure up their best chili and learn how to two-step while also benefitting the Lila Tenenbown Recovery Fund at the Jo’s...

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Jay-Z sticks to his hip-hop persona despite entering fatherhood

Elijah Watson February 1, 2012

When power couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé announced the birth of daughter Blue Ivy Carter on Jan. 7, the Carters became the definitive example of what a hip-hop family should be. Soon after Blues birth,...

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Trend receives attention for possible cultural insensitivity

Andreina Velazquez February 1, 2012

While the recent popularity of Native American inspired fashion trends have some shoppers flocking to the clothes racks, others are concerned with stores’ usage of the term “Navajo” in...

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