Arts & Culture

Putting the pyjama myth to sleep

Pajamas are a form of self-expression, printed with your favorite childhood cartoon characters. But in college, where laziness is an epidemic and “getting ready for bed” turns into passing out from exhaustion ...


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Hinman Production Company lets the sunshine in

“Hair” tells the story of a “tribe” of friends fighting against government ideals during the Vietnam War. ...


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Sweet jesus, it's Sweet Frog

Sweet Frog, a nationwide chain, was founded on the principles of wholesome ingredients, five-star service and Christianity. ...


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Book Review: "Dear Life: Stories"

The settings are so detailed, so richly written, that they often overwhelm our interest in the characters. ...


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Book Review: "1948"

“1948” recounts Kaniuk’s experience in the Palmach, a ragtag underground Jewish army that became an essential group in Israel’s war for independence. ...


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A symphony of old, new, borrowed and blue

Students, parents and locals gathered on Sunday afternoon at the Anderson Center Chamber Hall for the Binghamton University Wind Symphony’s wedding-themed performance of “Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue.” Conductor...


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Record Label Spotlight: The best English rock is at 4AD

In 1979, rock was at a transitional point. Punk had packed its torn bags and left town, paving the way in America and the United Kingdom for post-punk, an elusive category that...


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The DIY spirit is alive at Late Nite

“Create a community of musicians,” encouraged David “Chops” Garcia of New York City-based band Soundspeak. “Find friends, make music together and sign gigs.” This simple piece of advice, delivered at the great...


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Dinosaur Jr. celebrates 25 years of "Living With Me"

Dinosaur Jr., the band that helped pave the way for the alternative movement of the ‘90s, recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of their critically acclaimed “You’re Living All Over Me” in NYC...


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10 years later, "Lights" still shines

In 2002, Interpol released their landmark debut album “Turn on the Bright Lights.” Regarded by Pitchfork as one of the top 50 albums of 2002 and by Rolling Stone as one of...