Arts & Culture
What to expect, fear and hope from the 2013 Oscars
80 percent of the time, best picture and best director are awarded to the same movie, and only three times has best picture gone to a movie not nominated for best director. ...
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Finding solace in reading with Shields' new book
Combining dissonant elements of confessional criticism, painfully honest autobiography and artful observation, Shields ponders why we seek salvation in literature and how it can (and can’t) make people less lonely and life ...
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Moving literature forward
“If you want to be a serious artist, you have to be willing to break the form." - David Shields ...
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School is back in session
After nearly nine months off the air, “Community” returned with the premiere of its fourth season on Feb. 7. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the show, all you need...
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Congratulations, You Got Valentines
So, Valentine’s Day has passed and you’re flooded with gifts given to you by your many suitors. In fact, your gifts are so numerous that you don’t know what to do with...
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Dragon Night lights up the Union
Last Saturday evening, hundreds of students filled the Mandela Room in the Old University Union in celebration of Chinese New Year. Feb. 9 marked the last day of the Dragon Year and...
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How to have a successful Valentine's day...next year
Every year, Feb. 14 rolls around, bringing with it love, joy and pure magic. The sky looks bluer and the sun shines a little bit brighter. Significant others will shower their loves...
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Women on TV
Prior to “30 Rock,” having a woman be both the star and writer of a major television show was a rare occurrence. It’s safe to say that the game has completely changed....
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Music's biggest night out: The 2013 Grammys
It was music’s biggest night once again, with awards up for grabs after Adele’s record-breaking six wins last year. With new artists and fierce competition, it was an evening of over-the-top performances...
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How to Celebrate Valentine's Day (The TV Show Way)
This Valentine’s Day, toss originality out the window and borrow some schemes from your favorite television characters. Each idea listed below references specific episodes from those shows, but readers should take precaution—none...