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A Conversation with “Ex Machina” director Alex Garland

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter May 10, 2015

What defines sentience? Is it possible to create artificial intelligence? If so, how far would you be willing to go to create such a thing? “Ex Machina,” Alex Garland's (“Never Let Me Go,” “28...

Matt and Kim will be performing what will probably be a crazy show at Clevelands House of Blues on May 19.

Crazy in the best way possible

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print May 7, 2015

“For some reason, there’s nothing funnier than a naked guy,” said Matt Johnson. Johnson, singer of Matt and Kim, was referring to the band’s 2010 performance at Coachella. At that show, an audience...

Madeons music and his vibrant light show hyped up the crowd at the House of Blues last week.

Madeon illuminates House of Blues

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print May 2, 2015

Madeon is half about the music, and half about the experience. On his latest “Adventure” tour, Madeon stopped by Cleveland on Wednesday, April 29. The House of Blues boomed and shook with music...

Ex Machina revisits the Turing Test to explore the differences between  human and robot.

The sci-fi sleeper hit of this summer

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter May 2, 2015

It’s not often that I see science fiction represented well on film. Often, the need to exemplify advanced technological achievements or extraterrestrial invaders overshadow the philosophical thoughts...

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Green Day plays at House of Blues, inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alex Clarke, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

I’m sure not the only one who grew up with the unique voice of Billie Joe Armstrong and the sounds of sick guitar riffs blaring through a CD player. When Green Day kind of disappeared from the main music...

Upperclassmen learn networking tips at wine tasting event

Janet Lanman, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

The lure of free food and alcohol brought out a crowd to the House 5 in the Village at 115th last Thursday, April 16. The Upperclass Experience’s (UCE) Wine Tasting event included eight types of wine...

Playlist of the Week: April 24, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

“Raising the Skate”—Speedy Ortiz “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss,” sings Speedy Ortiz’s Sadie Dupuis on “Raising the Skate,” the second track from the Massachusetts quartet’s new album...

Indie rock legends the Pixies to stop by Cleveland on May 17

Anne Nickoloff, Director of Print April 24, 2015

After over 10 years, the Pixies will be returning to Cleveland on May 17 for a show at the Cleveland Masonic Auditorium. A lot has changed in that time. They returned from a long hiatus, original bassist...

CWRU Thoughts

CWRU Thoughts

Maria Fazal, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 24, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University community is known for thinking beyond the possible. Each week, this column aims to capture a slice of campus life. Q: How do you like track so far? A: I love track,...

The gameplay features an intricate plot in a unique fantasy setting.

Remake offers great gameplay, but lackluster graphics

Brian Sherman, Staff Reporter April 24, 2015

As the numerous reveal trailers for new fighters in “Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U" were released over the past two years, one character that may have confused most American gamers was...

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