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“Constellations” feels like Stargazing

February 22, 2017December 16, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

A few months ago, future bass artist Grant Bowtie (signed to the indie electronic label Monstercat) went through a rebirth, and changed his name to simply “Grant.” A lot of Grant Bowtie’s music was upbeat, very feel good, and incredibly easy to bob your head to. Grant, on the other hand, makes a lot more emotionally complex music. Grant’s first track under his new

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“Kill List” Is Seriously Messed Up But Seriously Good

February 22, 2017December 16, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

A little while ago my roommate and I decided to watch a movie. On a whim, we found a movie we knew nothing about, read the basic plot summary, and went from there. No trailers, no reviews, just the basic idea. What we got was a film that blew us away, and left us feeling severely uncomfortable. Directed by Ben Wheatley, “Kill List” is

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Do 2017 Right With These Huge Game Launches

February 8, 2017November 26, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

A new year begins, and the anticipation for upcoming titles starts right back up. This year is especially big for the video game industry as Nintendo, the longstanding industry titan, will be launch¬ing their handheld/home console hybrid: the Nintendo Switch. Along with that will come some very high profile game launches. Let’s dive right in and look at some of the biggest titles of

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Top Games To Watch Out For In 2017

February 8, 2017December 16, 2017 Addison Thyng0

With new games releasing every week for several systems, it’s hard to keep track of what to watch. These are the titles that you should keep your eye on in 2017: February 14: For Honor “For Honor” is one of the first new IPs from Ubisoft in a while to sport a new type of gameplay from the publisher. Choose between three of history’s

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Gareth Emery’s “Saving Light” Saves Melodic Trance

February 8, 2017December 16, 2017 Gabe Carrio0

Trance is one of my favorite EDM subgenres because it does exactly what the name says: it puts me in a trance. It’s so easy to just put on some high quality trance, relax, and space out as your thoughts take over and the world around you ceases to exist. Mitchell Claxton is a prime example of an artist that makes some of the

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For The Fools Who Dream: “La La Land” Review

February 8, 2017December 16, 2017 Nick Klotz0

Once in a great while, a film comes around that reminds you why you love movies. “La La Land,” the musical taking the industry and awards season by storm, captures that magic for me. “La La Land’s” narrative picks up where jazz-pianist Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) and aspiring-actress Mia (Emma Stone) cross paths. They’re at similar points in their lives; both are down-on-their-luck artists. What

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The Palace Theatre Presents “A Christmas Carol”

December 14, 2016February 27, 2018 Nick Klotz0

The Palace Theatre in Manchester, NH opened their production of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 2. The Charles Dickens classic has become an annual tradition for them. In the story, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve. The ghosts reveal to Scrooge the impact of his past, present, and future in the hopes that he may change his ways. The

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All the Ugly and Wonderful Things

December 14, 2016February 27, 2018 Laurelann Easton0

Bryn Greenwood’s first novel, “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things,” strikes readers with a tale of unusual love that makes you question the way you see relationships. The story is woven with various points of view of those who know Wavonna “Wavy” Quinn from the time she is six years old until she is 21, with Wavy narrating her own story at times. Wavy

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Burn Your Break With These Winter Hits

December 14, 2016November 26, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

No holiday season is complete without blockbuster games. Especially if you’re a student, you might find yourself needing a game or two to kill time over break. Let’s dive right in and look at some of the biggest titles you should be playing this holiday season. First and foremost, after a ten-year development cycle, fans of the critically acclaimed “Final Fantasy” series should rejoice.

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Revisiting “Undertale”

November 30, 2016November 27, 2017 Mustapha R. Price0

If you’re like me, “Undertale” was a game you in¬tended to try, but the incredibly vocal fanbase may have turned you away. Having now passed that threshold, it’s clear that there’s far more to this game than meets the eye. “Undertale” is a game worth revisiting for numerous reasons. First and foremost, it offers fans of classic RPGs such as “Earthbound” and “Final Fantasy”