I've written before about how young Cork feels as a city, perhaps due to the influx of young men and women studying at University College Cork. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns
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November 5, 12:29 am
Live from Cork: _Band brings traditional balladeer style to modern audience, shows appreciation of music’s past_
Arts, Film & TV
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November 2, 12:59 am
Movie Review: 'Flight'
The audience members sit with clenched jaws and gasps caught in their throats as they watch a commercial plane pull out of a nose-dive, flip upside-down and then crash-land next to a church. Read more...
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PARAMOUNT PICTURES
Arts
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November 2, 12:50 am
Art exhibit features varied works
In college, some students find themselves bouncing around areas of study like it's the end of the world. In fact, some students graduate without any sense of where to go or what to do. Read more...
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Christine Wang, a UCLA graduate art student, showcases her pieces at the ongoing MFA exhibit. This showcase is being held at the New Wight Gallery located in the Broad Art Center.
Arts
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November 2, 12:46 am
Band gets its big break on television
The first time Ryan Thomas tuned in to watch the CW's "90210" was to witness his band Thirstbusters' biggest break: having two of the band's original songs play on the show. Read more...
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Courtesy of THIRSTBUSTERS:
The band Thirstbusters formed when the members were still in high school. Their music reflects the jazz background that got each member started in music in the first place, as well as elements of hard rock, acoustic guitar and R&B. Thirstbusters had their first television debut when two of their songs aired on the CW’s “90210.”
Arts
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November 1, 12:04 am
Student groups honor lives of the dead in annual DÃa de los Muertos festivities
In the wake of jack-o'-lanterns and witches on brooms, it's that time of year when pan dulce, papel picado and sugar skulls abound. Read more...
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Courtesy of ROMEO GUZMAN
DÃa de los Muertos is a holiday to celebrate and remember family and friends who have died. Those who celebrate the holiday can visit cemeteries or create altars to honor the dead. Mariachi de UCLAtlán, among other performers, will instead hold a concert highlighting the holiday’s musical traditions in the Fowler Museum.
Arts
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November 1, 12:01 am
Power of publicity, advertisements can sway viewers' curiosity
To say that I am uncontrollably excited for the release of "Skyfall" would be an understatement. Read more...
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Although the 2012 science-fiction film “Prometheus” received a somewhat mediocre critical reception, its initial advertisements and publicity campaigns were convincing of the film’s quality.
Arts, Film & TV
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October 31, 11:57 pm
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
While many of its animated films can be enjoyed by moviegoers of all shapes and sizes, The Walt Disney Co. hasn't offered something other than a children's fairy tale in some time now. Read more...





