There’s something about old stories that manage to hold our interest long past their telling. I noticed this in Ireland when I studied abroad in the fall: The past and its tales are revered and treasured as part of Ireland’s national history. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 29, 12:00 am
B-Sides: Child ballads provide refreshing stories among sea of repetitive music
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 24, 12:00 am
Ready Player One: Video game crime on the rise, constantly evolving
I want to play a video game, but I’m afraid of being mugged. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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April 22, 12:10 am
B-Sides: Twitter #music app has the one-up on Myspace
When the new Myspace first emerged as a good way to find and listen to music, I was a big fan of the new site. Its interface was sleek and easy to use, and I could listen to full songs and albums for free. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 17, 12:03 am
Ready Player One: Publishers should make gamble on story-driven video games
I was about 20 minutes into 2K Games and Irrational Games’ new release “BioShock Infinite” when I realized the ice cream I had grabbed from the fridge had completely melted while I was absorbed in the game. While the graphics and game play are both stunning, what really makes “BioShock Infinite” stand out for me is the storyline. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 15, 12:00 am
B-Sides: PSY keeps up entertainment factor with new song ‘Gentleman’
Beware, users of the Internet. PSY is back. On Saturday, PSY debuted his new single “Gentleman” at a packed concert in Seoul’s World Cup Stadium, and has also released the video online, Rolling Stone reports. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 2, 12:41 am
Love or Hate: Columnists face off over “The Avengers”
Fine lines are in overabundance: good and evil, clever and stupid, love and hate. As distressing as it is to see people walking around with incompatible opinions, it’s equally distressing to never explore the depths of such differences. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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April 1, 2:53 am
B-Sides: ‘New Immortals’ list weighs quantity over quality
The original version of this article contained an error and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. Welcome back to school everybody, and welcome to spring quarter. Read more...