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Playlist of the Week: Jan. 23

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

“Allie”—Belle & Sebastian “Allie” is perhaps the most quintessentially Belle & Sebastian-sounding song on the Scottish group’s latest release, “Girls in Peacetime Want to Dance,” melding...

Changing tradition

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor January 23, 2015

On Jan. 29, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland will be unveiling an exhibition by Joyce J. Scott, a sculptor widely known as the “Queen of Beadwork.” A Baltimore native, Scott still calls...

“The Nightly Show” brings a different face to late-night TV

Julia Bianco, News Editor January 23, 2015

When “The Colbert Report” aired its finale in December, it felt like someone had pulled the rug out from under the late-night comedy world. The show was completely unlike anything else on TV, and it...

Paprika tells a trippy tale of entering dreams, and served as the inspiration for Inception.

A mesmerizing animation of the imagination

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter January 23, 2015

Whether it has spouted from our associations from childhood or the oft-targeted audience of younger generations, animation in film has long sought validation as a viable medium for adults. This can...

Last weekend, Film Society put on its 40th Sci-Fi marathon, with special celebrations in addition to its lineup of films

Extraterrestrial festival

Sierra Blanton, Contributing Reporter January 23, 2015

From Friday, Jan. 16 to Saturday, Jan. 17, students and community members alike joined together to celebrate science fiction movies. However, it wasn’t just some sleepover. Among the rows of seats in...

UPB announces Nick Offerman as spring comedian, New York City as spring break trip destination

Tiffany Cheung, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

Get ready to look forward to two more University Program Board events this semester: the Spring Comedian, and the Spring Break Trip. With spring semester off to a cold and snowy start, students look...

Playlist of the Week: Jan. 16, 2015

Playlist of the Week: Jan. 16, 2015

Teddy Eisenberg, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

“Leaving Los Feliz”—Mark Ronson Feat. Kevin Parker Before “Uptown Funk” burst into the scene, most people knew Mark Ronson as the guy responsible for Amy Winehouse’s “Back To Black.” Now,...

January Spot Night previews

Temi Omilabu, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

Bear Hands (Jan. 22) Bear Hands is an indie rock band that hails from New York. The band consists of Ted Feldman (guitar), Dylan Rau (guitar/vocals), TJ Orscher (drums) and Val Loper (bass). The group...

February films

Winston Eng, Staff Reporter January 16, 2015

“Jupiter Ascending” Jupiter Jones (Mila Kunis) always thought she was destined for greatness. Unfortunately, the string of previous jobs involving the cleaning of toilets has so far proven otherwise....

Local January events

Sanjana Krishnakumar, Contributing Reporter January 16, 2015

Show: “Disney on Ice Presents Frozen” Location: Quicken Loans Arena Dates: Jan. 9-18 Tickets: $20+ See your friends Olaf and Elsa figure skate at the Q. Get your tickets today for the “Disney...

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