As flowers begin to blossom and each day stretches on just a bit longer, spring signals a time to refresh – and while the earth rejuvenates, up-and-coming artists are ready to flourish, too. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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April 1, 12:56 pm
Silver Screen Psychology: Looking into the ways movies, TV shows depict depression
Mental health is explored extensively in popular media, from unsettling character studies like “Joker” to lighthearted family flicks such as “Inside Out.” But while some portrayals successfully shine a light on mental health conditions, others merely perpetuate stigmas and stereotypes. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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March 31, 1:42 pm
Second-year student publishes her first book on self-help techniques
Nicolette Khalifian said her senior year of high school was spent grappling with self-doubt – her healing process began on the notes app of her phone. Read more...
Photo: Second-year psychobiology student Nicolette Khalifian published her first book in February, which originally started as notes she took on her phone in high school. The book explores how to overcome mental blocks and offers exercises to facilitate the process. (Courtesy of Nicolette Khalifian)
Arts, Music
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March 30, 7:07 pm
Music Preview: Spring quarter album releases will focus on returning to raw, personal writing
Everyone may be stuck inside this spring, but the comfort of new album releases will surely keep day-to-day life fresh. Listeners can trade in the high production on this winter’s albums, such as Halsey’s “Manic” and Green Day’s “Father of All…,” for raw, emotional releases that melt the cold and usher in the warmer months. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 27, 6:39 pm
Album review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ wows with throwback disco sound and relevant themes
Throwback disco clubs might just have to consider adding a few recently released songs to their playlists. Dua Lipa looks to funk-filled musical influences from the ’70s and ’80s to make a modern statement in her latest album, “Future Nostalgia,” which was released Friday – a week earlier than expected after an online leak. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 27, 2:03 pm
Album review: 5 Seconds of Summer overcomes repetitive sound with lyrical depth in ‘CALM’
5 Seconds of Summer’s latest release might be titled “CALM,” but its vibrant pop beats are anything but. The Australian band’s fourth studio album, released Friday, explores a vivacious but heated relationship over the course of 12 tracks. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 20, 4:21 pm
Album review: The Weeknd authentically portrays heartache over past heartbreak in ‘After Hours’
Attempting to spark a broken romance with a dysfunctional heart is a complicated affair for The Weeknd. The Canadian musician dropped his fourth studio album “After Hours” on Friday, following the release of his extended play record “My Dear Melancholy,” in 2018. Read more...
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